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Pastures new for Alpha Living’s largest affordable extra care development on the Wirral

Thursday, 27th November 2025

Specialist housing provider Alpha Living is developing its largest extra care scheme, Driftwood Gardens delivering much needed affordable homes on the Wirral as part of an innovative regeneration partnership. The £18.5m scheme will provide 80 high quality, affordable one and... View Article

The Radiator Company turns up the heat with four stylish new products

Thursday, 27th November 2025

The Radiator Company has released four exciting new aluminium radiators – the Oglio, Mezzola, Gravina and Termal. Available in matt white and flat anthracite as stock options, for a more personalised finish, the radiators can also be made-to-order in 188... View Article

VIVID secures £100m from NatWest as part of landmark £500m social loan fund

Thursday, 27th November 2025

VIVID, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, has announced it has secured £100 million in funding from NatWest as part of the bank’s £500 million social loan fund, designed to accelerate the delivery of homes for social rent across... View Article

Chancellor axes Energy Company Obligation to give homeowners £150 energy bill reduction

Wednesday, 26th November 2025

In one of the few key Budget moves directly affecting the construction sector, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, which has seen energy companies forced to upgrade housing’s energy would be axed,... View Article

Anchor and PRP secure planning for 100% affordable extra care scheme in the London Borough of Newham

Wednesday, 26th November 2025

Anchor, with the support of PRP, has secured planning permission for a major extension to Cardamom Court in the London Borough of Newham, delivering 37 much-needed new affordable extra care apartments for older people. The scheme will increase the existing... View Article

Work gets underway on new 124-apartment Extra care scheme in South Shields

Wednesday, 26th November 2025

Construction has begun on a new Extra Care scheme on Benton Road in South Shields, designed to help those with differing levels of care and support needs to live well and independently for longer. Built on the site of the... View Article

The circle of life. Seoulone introduces a unique model for multigenerational living in South Korea

Wednesday, 26th November 2025

SeoulOne redefines urban living in South Korea. The Hyundai Development Company invited UNS to design this multigenerational, green neighbourhood for Seoul; a mixed-use mini-city where all essential services for people of all ages are available within a 10-minute walk. SeoulOne... View Article

Hot stuff: The Radiator Company launches new electric brochure

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

The latest Electric Collection brochure from The Radiator Company is now available to download, or to order in print, and features 12 new products that have been added to the company’s already extensive portfolio of radiators and towel rails. The... View Article

‘Social housing at its best’ – Chowdhury Walk named best homes in Britain at Wood Awards

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Timber-first, climate-friendly, and affordable, this housing project in East London – designed by Al-Jawad Pike with engineers Momentum – has been declared Great Britain’s best new homes at the Wood Awards 2025. Chowdhury Walk is deliberately climate conscious, right from... View Article

Bellway wins gold for design of homes at Hedworths Green at Lambton Park in County Durham

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development in County Durham has won the Gold Award for Best Exterior Design at the What House? Awards, being described by the judges as ‘elegant, confident, and timeless’. The development is a new-build project... View Article

Home building Masterclass series reaches 15,000 delegate milestone

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

NHBC’s Masterclass series has reached an important milestone, having now provided expert training to more than 15,000 delegates. A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing,... View Article

The Hill Group and Goram Homes break ground at Baltic Wharf in Bristol

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and Goram Homes, Bristol City Council’s housebuilding company, have officially broken ground at Baltic Wharf, marking the start of construction on a major new harbourside neighbourhood that will deliver 166 new homes, including 40% affordable... View Article

Cameron Homes to Redevelop a Vacant Senior Citizens Centre Site in Melbourne, Derbyshire

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

A vacant brownfield site in one of the most sought-after market towns in South Derbyshire will be regenerated by Cameron Homes. The Staffordshire-headquartered housebuilder has acquired the site of the former Senior Citizens Centre in Melbourne, South Derbyshire to redevelop... View Article

Using infrared technology to detect damp and mould

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Damp and mould remain one of the most persistent issues in UK housing. They affect tenant health, damage buildings, and cost landlords millions each year. Thermal imaging is now one of the most effective ways to find hidden problems early... View Article

Light fantastic

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Designed around a courtyard to echo local farmsteads, Sarah and Jon Simpkin’s unique new home draws in light from every angle. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DOM JONES When Sarah and Jon Simpkin set out to build a new home, it... View Article

Advanced’s fire protection installed in Canterbury Student Village

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to student accommodation in Kent to replace existing panels, as part of a £3.5m project to improve fire safety at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village sites. Fire safety a... View Article

CARLISLE® Construction Materials celebrates NFRC Scottish Roofing Award win for Tynecastle Student Accommodation

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

CARLISLE® Construction Materials is celebrating success at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards, after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category for the Tynecastle Student Accommodation project in Edinburgh, which features CARLISLE®’s high-performance RESITRIX® waterproofing system. The winners... View Article

Smarter security: HKC launches SecureHub for connected living

Tuesday, 25th November 2025

For homeowners planning their dream build or renovation, creating a smart, secure and connected home has never been easier. Intruder alarm expert HKC has unveiled SecureHub, its most advanced home security system yet, combining sleek design, smart control and peace... View Article