Council to CPO Glasgow houses and flats for social housing

A Glasgow City Council committee today (27 February) approved the compulsory purchase of two houses and two flats that will then be transferred to housing associations who will make them available as social housing. The approval of the compulsory purchase... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Starts Work at £50m Arkle Court

Wavensmere Homes and Montane Partners have commenced work on site to redevelop the North Place surface car park, located within Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area. The £50m Arkle Court development will comprise 147 houses and apartments, designed to sensitively enhance the... View Article

Next phase of new homes launched in Daventry

Award-winning housebuilder Spitfire Homes is celebrating the launch of the next phase of its premium collection of properties at Malabar in Daventry, by opening the doors to a brand-new show home. Demonstrating Spitfire’s signature design-led approach, Malabar comprises a variety... View Article

Design for the future

Complying with legislation to create future-proof, carbon-neutral buildings is key. Andrew Watkins of wedi Systems explores sustainable, long-lasting solutions for bathroom and wet room design amid evolving regulations. Andrew Watkins, Technical Manager at wedi Systems (UK) Ltd, discusses how to... View Article

ZHA announces Napoli Porta Est masterplan

Reconnecting the city’s fragmented urban fabric is the primary objective of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Napoli Porta Est masterplan proposal named winner of the design competition. This area in the east of Naples suffers from the lack of integration of... View Article

How to avoid Biodiversity death by paper cuts

Robert Oates is CEO of leading UK ecology consultancy, Arbtech The Government’s recent Planning Reform working paper ‘Development and Nature Recovery’ has both merits and deficiencies, the latter of which needs urgent attention if this Parliament can harmonise the competing... View Article

Study Inn Completes Transformation of Brotherton House

Study Inn is delighted to announce the completion of its Brotherton House development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities. Winning the... View Article

Avant Homes granted planning for £68m

Avant Homes Scotland will deliver 256 new homes in Cairneyhill after being granted planning permission for a £68m residential development. Called Keelyside View and located off Sunnyside Road, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes... View Article

West Lothian Council housing update

A significant step has been made towards restarting work on the Almondvale Crescent Site to deliver Supported Housing for Young People and additional council housing with Ogilvie Construction Ltd set to be appointed as the main construction contractor to take... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain a Year On

Carter Jonas’ analysis of implementation, variation, and future challenges A year after the initial implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) under the Environment Act 2021, national property consultancy Carter Jonas has published extensive research, Biodiversity Net Gain: Navigating the Evolving Market,... View Article

How much do ‘U-value’ insulation?

Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation GB discusses what to think about when it comes to insulating your self-build. Ensuring your new home is effectively insulated is an important consideration for all self-builders. It can help to significantly reduce your long-term... View Article

Sikalastic® -625 BMS, a 35% Lower-Carbon Roof Waterproofing Membrane

Sika®, a global leader in innovative waterproofing solutions has launched Sikalastic®-625 BMS, an advanced polyurethane liquid applied membrane (LAM) for flat roofs, incorporating sustainable chemical innovation. Sikalastic® -625 BMS reduces carbon emissions by over 35%, representing a step toward a... View Article

Webinar: Subsidence & Housing Stock

The fast tenant friendly repair completed in one day. Webinar Date: Feb 28, 12:00pm Traditional underpinning is disruptive and costly. But what if you could fix subsidence in days, without displacing tenants? Join our webinar to learn how Geobear is... View Article

Shaping the future – innovations in commercial design

Words by: Ben Hancock, Managing Director, Oscar Acoustics As we progress through 2025, the commercial workplace landscape continues to evolve, driven by changing employee expectations, technological advancements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability.  The past year has set the stage... View Article

Senior celebrates a decade of PURe® innovation!

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, is marking another major milestone – ten years of its patented, award-winning PURe® system! Back in February 2015, Senior set new standards for low... View Article

Affordable Passivhaus homes top out in Salford

Willohaus, a collection of 100 high-quality, 100% affordable Passivhaus Classic certified homes, has achieved a significant milestone as the first aspect of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan to top out. Located on Peru Street in Salford, Willohaus, comprising highly sustainable... View Article

Home Upgrades Without Planning Permission

Simon Rix, planning consultant for the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, founder of Planix, says: As a planning consultant, I often advise homeowners on the best way to improve their properties while staying within permitted development rights. Many people want to extend... View Article