CMA makes investigated housebuilders pay £100m to fund affordable homes

The Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into nine separate volume housebuilders over “suspected anti-competitive conduct,” by issuing several requirements to prevent information sharing including a £100m payment for affordable home construction. These ‘Commitments’ “address the CMA’s competition... View Article

Flames with Purpose: Modern stoves in low carbon developments

Peter Mintoft at Charlton & Jenrick explores how Ecodesign Ready stoves contribute to low carbon builds, supporting building efficiency and sustainable heating without compromising air quality or design integrity. Housebuilders and developers are increasingly under pressure to deliver homes that... View Article

Owl Homes appoints Mike Kelly as new Managing Director

Award-winning housebuilder, Owl Homes has announced the appointment of a new​ Managing Director. Mike Kelly joins the Tamworth-based firm, bringing with him circa three decades of industry​ experience from senior leadership roles at Bloor Homes and Bellway Homes. “The Owl team is... View Article

Glasgow’s Most Exclusive New Address Gets Set for Launch

Tender loving care has always been at the beating heart of the former Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow’s southside and now the site’s iconic Nightingale buildings have been painstakingly restored, set to become Glasgow’s most sought-after new address. Lovingly transformed by... View Article

Winners of The Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2025 Announced

Winners of The Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2025 Announced Beckford’s Tower and Gorhambury House among eight projects to win in scheme celebrating exemplary conservation of Georgian heritage Gorhambury House in Hertfordshire, Beckford’s Tower in Bath, Castle Howard in Yorkshire, and... View Article

Balcony safety in high density – reimagined

Neil Windas of Alideck explores how aluminium balcony systems are becoming an integral part of safer building design, supporting robust fire and smoke protection strategies in high density residential developments. In today’s compliance-driven landscape, the balcony is no longer simply... View Article

Yidan Center reaches full height

Construction of the Yidan Center in Shenzhen has topped-out. A place of convergence and collaboration, the Yidan Center will be home to the Chen Yidan Foundation in its work to promote lifelong learning and innovation in education. International headquarters of... View Article

Video support for tenants as Awaab’s Law comes into force

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has collaborated with housing association Golding Homes to produce an educational video for tenants about ventilation, damp and mould. The short film is designed to help residents living in social housing to... View Article

Huntingdon MP tours brand-new development in Somersham

MP for Huntingdon, Ben Obese-Jecty, has visited housebuilder Allison Homes Central’s new development in Somersham, called Cranbrook Grange. Located on The Bank and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Cranbrook Grange offers a high-quality mix of two, three and four bedroom homes,... View Article

Green light for 165 new homes in Chichester

Plans for 165 new homes on land off Madgwick Lane in Chichester have been approved by Chichester District Council’s Planning Committee, paving the way for Persimmon Homes South Coast to start work later this year. Located near the South Downs... View Article

Assent Building Compliance ceases trading

After several weeks of attempts to save the business, it has been reported that Wakefield-based building compliance and inspection firm Assent Building Compliance has ceased trading with immediate effect. The loss of this major independent building control firm, reportedly with... View Article