FMB finds Essex homeowners lose £448m to rogue builders 

Homeowners across Essex have lost an estimated £448 million over the past five years to unqualified or unlicensed builders, according to new constituency-level research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) — as the trade body renews its call for mandatory licensing... View Article

Sector leaders put rural housing in focus ahead of national campaign

One of the UK’s leading housing figures has hailed a Stonewater development as an​ innovative example of addressing rural affordability. Ahead of the National Housing Federation’s Rural Housing Week 2026, NHF CEO​ Kate Henderson visited the Shiremoor Hill scheme in Merriott, Somerset,... View Article

Strata strengthens board with senior housing sector appointment

Housebuilder Strata has named James Thomson CBE as its new Non-Executive Director. James will provide independent challenge, guidance and strategic support to the Board, working alongside the senior leadership team as Strata continues to strengthen its position as a collaborative, purpose-led housebuilder... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Appoints a Finance Business Partner  

Birmingham-headquartered urban regeneration specialist Wavensmere Homes has recruited Chris West to the newly created senior position of finance business partner. Established in 2016, Wavensmere’s live construction projects have a collective GDV of over £400m. The five major developments currently under construction... View Article

Gleeson set to deliver 200 new homes at Brymbo

Housebuilder secures site for new homes as part of a wider regeneration initiative Brymbo Developments Ltd (“BDL”), a subsidiary of private development company Parkhill Group, has selected MJ Gleeson Plc (“Gleeson) as the preferred bidder on the next phase of... View Article

Horizontal vs vertical cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral discusses the benefits and design possibilities of horizontal and vertical cladding styles.  Did you know that you can fit weatherboards vertically as well as horizontally on your home’s exterior? The creative use of cladding can change... View Article

Dandara wins approval for 252 home Bristol regeneration scheme

Independent housebuilder Dandara has secured reserved matters planning permission to build 252 new homes in Fishponds, representing a significant milestone for Bristol’s regeneration plans. The new neighbourhood will form part of Bristol City Council’s Atlas Place Masterplan for the Central... View Article

Northstone honoured at Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards

Northstone has been recognised for five years of outstanding achievement after receiving the inaugural North West Homebuilder Five Year Excellence Award at the prestigious Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards. Created specially to mark the fifth anniversary of the awards, the... View Article