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Green homes retrofit strategy needed to accelerate construction activity, says FMB

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

The slowdown in construction activity since the summer needs to be boosted by a national strategy to upgrade our existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). This in response... View Article

The Government Announces New Radical Consultation on Permitted Development Rights: Class E to Residential

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Nicola Gooch Planning Partner of Irwin Mitchell Asks, “Is Housing the Future of the High Street?” MHCLG has launched a “surprise” consultation on its latest shake up of the general permitted development order. The proposal is for a new permitted... View Article

Southern Grove enters the Build To Rent & Co-Living sectors

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Developer Southern Grove reveals that it is expanding into the Build To Rent (BTR) and Co-Living sectors, eyeing significant opportunities even as the country fights its way out of the pandemic. The company sees huge promise in these sectors over... View Article

HUB secures planning approval for major canal-side regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Developer HUB, in a joint application with National Express, has secured planning permission for a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham, which will create a new live/work destination for the city. The masterplan, by architects shedkm, will bring up... View Article

ilke Homes and Man GPM sign £31m deal to develop 227 new homes in Grantham

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Man GPM, the Global Private Markets engine of Man Group plc, the listed active investment management firm, has agreed a £31 million deal with leading modular housing company ilke Homes, for a 14.6-acre site in Grantham that has detailed planning... View Article

Byker Estate transformation receives top housing accolade

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

The Byker Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne has received national praise as a leading example for neighbourhood transformation. Byker Community Trust (BCT) housing association, which owns and manages 1,800 homes on the iconic Grade II* listed Estate, won the Neighbourhood... View Article

Wates Residential appointed to deliver 76 new homes for Winchester City Council

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

National contractor and developer, Wates Residential has been appointed by Winchester Council to deliver 76 high-quality new homes in Winnall, Winchester. This forms part of the city council’s plans to regenerate the area and build attractive new homes that reflect... View Article

Hedge fund giant Man Group signs £31m deal with ilke Homes, the biggest institutional investment into modular this year

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

ADF wins Property Trade Magazine of the Year

Monday, 7th December 2020

Here’s the moment Phil Spencer announced that ADF had won Property Trade Magazine of the Year at this year’s Property Press Awards. The awards, created by Property4Media, recognise journalistic talent across the spectrum of property writing, from business stories... View Article

Wilkinson Eyre’s steel bridge reconnects Copenhagen harbour

Friday, 4th December 2020

A 160 m-long steel cycling and pedestrian bridge 160 metres long, has been built across the Inner Harbour in Copenhagen, with a design that conceals a “surprise” opening. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre in conjunction with Urban Agency, the bridge forms... View Article

A new tradition

Friday, 4th December 2020

A new home in a secluded corner of Hampshire combines a highly contemporary form with traditional vernacular touches. James Parker speaks to one of the two architectural practices involved who managed to provide a design that worked for client and... View Article

Protect your budgets

Thursday, 3rd December 2020

For Housing Associations, Local Councils and Authorities, the maintenance of properties is an ongoing project and significant local government funding is invested in improvements every year. When Local Authorities or housing tenants hire sub-contractors to carry out repairs, maintenance and... View Article

Freefoam founding member of CIRCULÉIRE

Thursday, 3rd December 2020

Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce that they are a founding member of CIRCULÉIRE, a National Platform for Circular Manufacturing that seeks to accelerate Ireland’s transition towards a net-zero carbon circular economy. A key objective of the programme is... View Article

New £9m+ affordable housing scheme unveiled in New Malden

Thursday, 3rd December 2020

A new scheme to deliver 41 affordable homes has been successfully completed in New Malden. The development known as Albany House boasts a stunning collection of contemporary one, two- and three-bedroom apartments, offering the very best in modern living. Delivered... View Article

Vision 2021: Embracing collaboration, navigating regulation and seeking out opportunities

Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

When looking ahead to 2021 and what the year could bring, I instinctively find myself thinking back to this time last year when no one could have predicted how 2020 would unfold. But while it’s certain that challenges posed by... View Article

Property Industry calls for a Minister for Renting

Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

The Founder and CEO of Love to Rent has written to the Prime Minister and Government Ministers urging him to support millions of tenants across the country by appointing a Minister for Renting. In a letter to Boris Johnson, co-signed by major... View Article

Hagag Brothers begin construction phase for Port Tel Aviv

Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

Hagag Group, Israel’s leading residential developer, officially entered the construction phase for its most exciting project to date, Port Tel Aviv. Located 50 meters from the Mediterranean seafront, the project features 40 exclusive luxury apartments along with a five-star hotel.... View Article

Construction completes at £22 Loughborough commercial park

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

National contractor Wates Construction and property, construction and infrastructure consultancy, Perfect Circle have jointly completed £22m worth of works at the Loughborough University Science Enterprise Park (LUSEP) for Leicestershire County Council (LCC). Situated off Holywell Way in Loughborough, LUSEP is... View Article

Hale unveils new look

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

Fine builders Morton Hale Construction has rebranded as Hale and unveiled a new look. The move follows a period of growth which has seen the company successfully deliver a significant number of substantial projects. Founded 12 years ago, Hale specialises... View Article

Housing associations scale up development plans despite COVID pressures

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

Half of housing associations plan to scale up development despite widespread fears about the UK economy, a new survey from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has found. BDO’s Social Housing Barometer survey found that 48% of housing associations plan to develop... View Article