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Regulator of Social Housing to evaluate the impact of consumer regulation

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has launched an independent evaluation to look at the impact of its consumer regulation. RSH wants to evidence what impact the reforms – introduced in April 2024 – have had for social housing tenants and... View Article

New MSV Housing and Bellway Partnership to bring 244 new homes to former Gatley Golf Course site

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing (MSV) is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the UK’s largest homebuilders, Bellway, following a formal exchange of terms to acquire 122 homes at the former Gatley Golf Course in Heald Green, Stockport. ... View Article

Bellway achieves gold sustainability award in Next Generation Benchmark

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Bellway has achieved a gold award in the Next Generation Benchmark which assesses sustainability practices in the country’s largest housebuilding companies. The award recognises Bellway’s achievements and ongoing commitment to sustainability across eight key areas. The survey ranked Bellway in... View Article

Work starts on 47 new sustainable homes in Billericay

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Construction work has started on a new development of energy-efficient homes in Billericay. Bellway is building 47 properties at Mayflower Mews on a 3.5-acre site on the southern edge of the Essex town, off Southend Road. The development of one,... View Article

60 brand-new homes coming to Swindon village

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Leading developer Lovell has acquired land off Pavenhill in Purton, on the outskirts of Swindon, and is working on proposals to deliver a total of 60 mixed tenure homes in the village. The development, located on land formerly part of South Pavenhill... View Article

Plans submitted for 89 new homes at Bordon Hill in Stratford-upon-Avon

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Bellway has revealed plans to build 89 new homes and create new green spaces on land in Stratford-upon-Avon. Detailed proposals for the 22-acre site at Bordon Hill Farm have been submitted to Stratford-on-Avon District Council. The application includes a range... View Article

Avant Homes announces £10.6m first deal with East Lothian Housing Association to deliver 52 new homes at Blindwells, East Lothian

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Housebuilder Avant Homes is delivering 52 new homes for East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) at Blindwells, near Tranent in East Lothian, after agreeing a £10.6m deal with the affordable housing provider. The social rented homes will form part of the housebuilder’s £48m,... View Article

Green light for 405 new homes at Beam Park regeneration

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Vistry, through its Countryside Partnerships brand, and L&Q have received planning approval from Barking and Dagenham Council for Phase B of their ambitious Beam Park regeneration project in East London. Designed by architects PRP, this latest phase will deliver 405... View Article

First affordable homes in Blackford for 60 years completed

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Cala delivers new social rent homes in south Edinburgh Cala Homes (East) complete 12 energy-efficient apartments on the former St Crispin’s School brownfield site Homes handed over to Wheatley for social rent, helping address local housing need Development highlights... View Article

Durkan Regen hosts the Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce at the site of pioneering skills development programme

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Durkan Regen hosts the Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce at the site of pioneering skills development programme The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce heard from the team at Maitland Park Estate in... View Article

Housemark data shows record arrears performance despite ongoing cost pressures

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

New data from Housemark shows social landlords have reached their strongest year-end arrears position on record, even as households continue to face cost of living pressures. Housemark’s latest Monthly Pulse, based on performance data from 161 social landlords across the... View Article

Installation Considerations of Weather Resistant Barriers

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

UK housebuilding is facing perhaps an unprecedented set of challenges. It needs to boost output by about 100,000 homes annually to meet the government target of building 1.5 million in its five-year term. Given the government has also set net... View Article

ForHousing secures planning permission for 46 affordable homes in the heart of Eccle

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Social housing landlord ForHousing has secured planning approval to deliver 46 much‑needed affordable homes designed to support older people in the heart of Eccles. The new development, located on Fox Street, will provide 39 one‑bedroom and seven two‑bedroom apartments, all... View Article

Hard landscaping made easy with Create & Construct

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Designing effective hard landscaping schemes is rarely straightforward. With this in mind, in December ’25, Tobermore launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. Here, Lisa Gow, Head of Specification at Tobermore, looks at... View Article

ForHousing secures Homes England Social and Affordable Homes Programme funding to support the development of 185 new homes for the North West

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

ForHousing secures Homes England Social and Affordable Homes Programme funding to support the development of 185 new homes for the North West ForHousing has become the first housing association in the North West to successfully secure funding through Homes England’s... View Article

Energy-Efficient Cooling and Ventilation for Modern Homes with Vectaire Cool Breeze

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Vectaire offers a range of whole-house heat recovery products designed to address ventilation challenges effectively. These systems extract pollutants and humidity while maintaining a constant intake of fresh, filtered air. They are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and economical, meeting the latest standards for... View Article

Dandara in the running for five prestigious awards

Friday, 29th May 2026

Dandara has been shortlisted for five major accolades at this year’s Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in housebuilding, site management and construction quality. The independent housebuilder has secured nominations across four developments in the highly competitive Development of... View Article

Solarlux cero II sliding doors bring accessibility and natural light to a bungalow in Uphall

Friday, 29th May 2026

At Houston Barns in Uphall, West Lothian, a dated and dark bungalow was transformed into a light-filled, highly accessible modern home with panoramic views. Step-free access and easy door operation for the homeowner, who uses a wheelchair, were vital, while... View Article