Spring is one of the most popular times to start a self-build, renovation or conversion project. Better weather, longer days and improved ground conditions all help work progress smoothly. But a successful build does not start on site. It starts... View Article

Structural defects insurance remains a critical safeguard for developers, lenders and homeowners. Yet a growing number of unregulated and unrated providers are operating in the market, bringing with them significant and often overlooked risks. At first glance, these providers can... View Article

Construction contract awarded to Hill Group Enfield Council and NEAT Developments will deliver a 135-home scheme at Upton and Raynham Road in Edmonton, having unlocked its viability. Hill Group has been appointed to build the scheme. The 100% affordable scheme... View Article

Weaver Vale Housing Trust has completed the purchase of Waters Cross, an independent living scheme in the heart of Northwich, marking further investment in high-quality housing for older residents. Waters Cross is a purpose-built independent living scheme offering 70 one... View Article

Housebuilder Avant Homes has secured a new homes development site near Driffield, after exchanging contracts on 4.9-acres of land off Markham Lane, Nafferton. Subject to planning, Avant Homes will build 51 of its practically designed, energy efficient one-, two-, three-, four- and... View Article

People in Cheltenham looking for an affordable place to call home are a step closer to finding one, after planning permission was granted to bring 171 new homes to the edge of the town. The development will span two parcels... View Article

Groundwork has started on phase two of Bellway’s Berwick Green development in Bristol, with 95 per cent of the new homes in the first phase now complete. The housebuilder has built almost all of the 256 homes within phase one... View Article

Bellway has submitted detailed plans for a development of much-needed new homes in South Hertfordshire. The company secured outline planning permission for the project and completed the purchase of the 12-acre site in Colney Heath in November last year. Its... View Article

Award-winning sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, to deliver eight ‘Zero Bills’ homes at its new development in Launton, near Bicester, Oxfordshire, where residents will pay nothing for their home energy for... View Article

With the Future Homes Standard publication only 24 hours old, netMAGmedia hosted a Building Insights LIVE round table at Asia House in London, to look at the impacts for housebuilders around new approaches to heating and renewables in particular, and... View Article

Cala Homes has announced the appointment of Alex Richards as Managing Director of its Chiltern business. In his new role Alex will lead the delivery of the region’s strategic growth plan, overseeing its continued progression and development of a robust... View Article

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for home improvements, has strengthened its commitment to consumer protection with the appointment of Raj Kakar-Clayton, former Managing Director at Which?, as an independent Non-Executive Director.  With over 25 years of leadership experience,... View Article

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate has retained a five-star Rating in the annual Home Builders Federation (HBF) Customer Satisfaction Survey. The HBF allocates stars for customer satisfaction, based on homeowner feedback. Two independent surveys are sent out to purchasers at two weeks and... View Article

Jones Homes Yorkshire is celebrating a major milestone as three members of its leadership team mark more than 60 years of combined service with the family-owned housebuilder. Sales and Marketing Director Jayne Swift, Divisional Commercial Director Chris Hession, and Divisional... View Article

Work has started on a 155-home development in Takeley that will include a range of sustainability features. Bellway was granted detailed planning permission for its Trinity Green development, on land west of Garnetts, by Uttlesford District Council on Thursday 19... View Article

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) is celebrating a significant milestone after its telecare monitoring service achieved Technology Enabled Care (TEC) accreditation for the tenth consecutive year – helping people across Lincolnshire live safely and independently in their homes. Delivered through a... View Article