Record NHBC Pride in the Job Award wins for housebuilder

Barratt David Wilson North Thames has celebrated a record-breaking six wins at the 2026 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, recognising the dedication and expertise of its site managers. The winners represent developments across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including four site... View Article

Premium showhomes open at new Milton Keynes development

Housebuilder Berkeley is launching two new showhomes at its Eastbrook Village development in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to step inside The Birch, a three-bedroom home, and The Cedar, a four- bedroom home, on 18 th... View Article

Strata wins first independent Homes England bid

Housebuilder Strata has acquired land in Wingerworth, Chesterfield, marking its first independently bid Homes England scheme and signalling the developer’s ambition to compete at the highest level of UK housebuilding. The site, purchased from Homes England, forms part of one... View Article

North West Housing Associations merge to create regional provider

Two north west housing associations have merged to create a single regional provider managing 310 homes, with plans to strengthen services, invest in existing homes and explore opportunities for expansion. Manchester Jewish Housing Association and Liverpool Jewish Housing Association have... View Article

Bargate Commences Work at Southleigh Park, Havant

Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate has commenced work on site to deliver 61 new homes at Southleigh Park, a former stately home and parkland in Havant, Hampshire. Located to the north-west of Emsworth, between Bartons Road, Horndean Road and Eastleigh Road, the... View Article

An Irish fairytale

When Naimh and John Willis fell for a 200-year-old cottage, they embarked on a sensitive, design-led renovation that honours their home’s heritage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Jess Glynn Mention a traditional home on Ireland’s west coast and a stone-built cottage... View Article

Preserving character with plaster

Neil Turner at Ecological Building Systems explores how natural thermal plaster products can achieve modern thermal performance requirements without compromising on the original architecture of traditional buildings. When it comes to renovating older properties, the challenge often lies in selecting... View Article

Platform Housing Group appoints Emma Palmer as Chief Executive

Platform Housing Group has appointed Emma Palmer as its new Chief Executive. Bringing more than 30 years’ experience across housing associations and local government, Emma joins the Group to lead one of England’s largest housing providers into its next chapter. Emma... View Article

Seddon completes 177-home housing scheme in Salford

Construction and development specialist Seddon has completed work on Longshaw Drive, a new housing development in Salford, providing 177 much-needed homes on a former brownfield site. Delivered on behalf of Salford City Council, the scheme forms part of its wider Salford Passivhaus... View Article

Designer Contract’s summer starters and stars

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has announced a raft of new appointments, promotions and returners in its latest ‘Who’s Who’ company listings. Stepping down after heading up the Scotland operation for more than a decade as regional director... View Article

NatWest provides £250 million boost to Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) for affordable housing across London and the South East, East Midlands and East of England.

Metropolitan Housing Trust, which trades under Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), has secured £250 million in funding from NatWest Investment will support the delivery of new homes and community programmes Deal underlines both NatWest’s and MTVH’s commitment to supporting affordable... View Article