Portdevon secures funding for Tadworth development

Housebuilder Portdevon has secured funding for a new development of ten homes in Tadworth, Surrey. Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance (STB REF) has agreed a £2.6m loan with Portdevon for the development, called Tadorne Place, on Ashurst Road. Mountbray... View Article

Things to consider when buying a new house

Whether you’re considering buying your first ever property or you’ve already done this a few times and are just looking to upgrade, the experience of moving and buying a house is pretty unique in every situation and there are always... View Article

Gentoo confirms how it will work under new national restrictions

Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo Group has today confirmed it will continue to provide vital core services for its tenants and residents under new nationwide restrictions. In line with the Government’s guidelines for the property and construction sectors, the Group will... View Article

The finest unique handmade clay tiles

Traditional Clay Roof Tiles is a family company established in 1989, which continues to be faithful to the century-old traditions and craft that precede today’s technology to produce the finest unique handmade clay tiles coal-fired in a Hoffmann kiln. The... View Article

Paving gone for a Burton? Not with Resiblock!

Following the successful use of Resiblock at the world-famous FA Academy at St Georges Park, Staffordshire Borough Council did not have to look far for the solution of sealing Station Street, Burton. As part of the East Staffordshire Regeneration Programme,... View Article

Looking up to meet new housing demand

Upward Extensions have the potential to provide a quicker and more cost-effective way of creating new affordable homes – and could be key to meeting current housing demands. Here, David Gatehouse at Langley Structures Ltd explains more about extending upwards... View Article

Designer Contracts recruits two senior members of staff

The UK’s largest flooring contractor – Designer Contracts – has welcomed two new senior members of staff to the team. The company, which operates across 15 regional depots and employs over 300 members of staff, has recruited Aaron Underwood as... View Article

LG heat pumps make an impact

The LG R32 Monobloc range has already had a massive impact on the residential heat pump market. The unit is compact, meeting permitted planning permission guidelines, has a low GWP and an energy rating label of A+++. The new Monobloc... View Article

Reginox UK welcomes new area sales manager

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, is celebrating its latest addition to the team – Natasha Pearce. Natasha, from Huddersfield, has joined Reginox as its new Area Sales Manager across the North region. The role will see Natasha grow... View Article

Introducing the Tecla stove from Specflue

The beautifully designed, A+ energy rated Tecla stove combines timeless Italian design with the most progressive technology. This low-powered pellet stove (6 kW) offered by MCZ – Europe’s number one manufacturer of pellet appliances – features forced ventilation, has a... View Article

Why do you need a construction Lawyer?

Construction lawyers take a wide range of legal cases related to building construction. They deal with the intersection of worker’s compensation, commercial law, employment law, contract law and civil planning commissions. But why do you need a construction lawyer? Let’s... View Article

Exploring current thinking in offsite construction

Offsite construction is hailed as the answer to the construction industry’s most pressing problems, including speed of delivery, the ‘performance gap’ in quality, and an increasing skills shortage. With the Government having set a goal of 300,000 new homes per... View Article

Redrow secures planning consent for 175 new homes in Liphook

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow has secured planning consent to build 175 new homes at Longmoor Road, Liphook, representing the second phase of the Lowsley Farm development. East Hampshire District Council granted approval for the proposals on Monday 2nd November, enabling... View Article