The Housing Network, a specialist housing and homelessness organisation working with local authorities, government and partners to deliver supported housing and accommodation services, has appointed Yvette Carter as its new chief operating officer. Yvette brings more than 20 years’ experience... View Article

Press Release: National Retrofit Hub publishes practical guidance to support place-based retrofit delivery across the UK The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published a new guidance document, Place-Based Retrofit in Practice: Guidance for Developing a Place-Based Retrofit Strategy, offering practical... View Article

Sownd Certification gives architects and interior designers a specifiable standard for sound. First certified practices announced as new analysis estimates 30 million UK adults are negatively affected by their sound environment, costing UK business at least £40 billion a year.... View Article

Land vacated by South Tyneside College in 2011 could be given a new lease of life under proposals to bring new homes and a sports pitch to Hebburn. Bellway has applied to build 115 homes and create a new pitch... View Article

Jones Homes Yorkshire has appointed a new land buyer as it seeks to secure new development opportunities across the county and beyond. Avais Sharif, 23, from Huddersfield, has been tasked with identifying new sites in desirable locations across the region... View Article

Brand new report from leading tradesperson platform predicts property trends for 2026 Millions of British homeowners are choosing to invest in their current homes, rather than moving house, according to a brand new report, published today. The cost of living... View Article

New AI knowledge platform, developed with Healthy Homes Hub, gives housing providers instant, verified guidance on regulation and best practice 30 April 2026 – HousingAI, a new AI-powered knowledge platform built specifically for the social housing sector in England, has... View Article

Two local authorities have received consumer standard upgrades in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) today (Wednesday 29 April 2026). Castle Point Borough Council (Castle Point) have been upgraded from C4 to C3, while North Kesteven... View Article

  Hotels, restaurants and leisure venues invest heavily in architecture and interior design, creating immersive and memorable spaces. However, when it comes to accessible washrooms and bathrooms, these areas often feel clinical and poorly integrated within the overall design scheme. ... View Article

Architectural and landscape design studio Fereday Pollard Architects is celebrating over 30 years in practice by rebranding as Fereday Pollard & Partners (FP&P), to reflect the long-standing commitment and contribution of its team. The practice has also announced the opening... View Article

Transforming an existing hospital space, the recently completed Newcastle Diabetes Centre creates a universally accessible environment, using colour and artwork to support a positive patient experience. The new £3.2m Newcastle Hospitals centre combines consulting rooms, treatment rooms, open plan office... View Article

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has delivered more than half of the properties at its flagship bungalow scheme in Chapel House after construction started in January last year. The exclusive development now called ‘Willow Glade’ will deliver 45 new build bungalows... View Article

  Cameron Homes has acquired a 2.38Ha (5.9-acre) site in Oadby; an affluent town located four miles from Leicester city centre. The housebuilder has submitted detailed plans to Leicester City Council for 39 family homes, together with public open space.... View Article

VIVID is the first housing association to launch a customer-skills credential for all its staff certificated under City & Guilds Assured. The programme highlights the role every team plays in shaping the customer experience. It brings staff together around a... View Article

The Owl Group has confirmed its acquisition of a 20.5 acre site in Madeley, Staffordshire, representing the largest land purchase in the firm’s ten-year history. The Tamworth-based housebuilder will deliver 188 new homes on land off Bar Hill, on the... View Article

One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, Albyn Housing Society, recently  completed 27 new homes in Dingwall, with tenants describing their new homes as being ‘life-changing’ and ‘beautiful’. The £7.2m project was a mixture of cottage flats,... View Article

Stonewater has completed the combined transfer of 97 homes from Porthove Housing Association Limited and The Rotary Club of Hove Community Housing Society Limited. Following discussions announced last year, the homes and their customers across Brighton and Hove have now... View Article

Phase one of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) comes into force on 1 May 2026, and with it brings about the most significant overhaul of the private rental sector in a generation. While the Act will see new responsibilities introduced,... View Article