Patrick Mooney looks at warning signs coming from the private rented sector. Of course this could just be a piece of pre-Budget hyperbole, but leading representatives of private landlords are warning the Chancellor that Government policies are driving their members... View Article

The average Briton spends 22 hours of their day indoors, equating to 90% of their day. With all of us spending so much time enclosed within four walls, a comfortable indoor atmosphere is critical to wellbeing. The best way to... View Article

A national trade body has launched a training programme to meet the growing demand from housing associations across the UK looking to adhere to new legal changes. Following the introduction of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the... View Article

Responding to the annual single night snapshot of the number of people sleeping rough in England, Cllr David Renard, the Local Government Association’s housing spokesman, said: “Any fall in the number of rough sleepers is good news, but while progress... View Article

A survey has found that UK tradespeople – as a whole – lose out on more than £929 million every year due to issues in financial planning, mis-management of expenses and lost receipts. The figure comes from a new survey... View Article

London Festival of Architecture, Westminster City Council and Northbank Business Improvement District announce ‘Empowering Platforms’ competition to reimagine the Thames Riverfront. The London Festival of Architecture, Westminster City Council and the Northbank Business Improvement District have launched a new design... View Article

Really Local Group and Southwark Council are working together to create a high street cultural venue for Bermondsey, that aims to restore an iconic landmark at The Blue, a central marketplace. Through positive regeneration, Really Local Group has committed to... View Article

Partnership housing specialist Lovell has made a vital contribution to preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2019, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Morgan Sindall Group plc delivered strong profit... View Article

From Matthew Goldsmith, a writer working with BND Abrasives, specialising in housing, politics and construction policy. The recent cabinet reshuffle has seen the ousting of Esther McVey and the placing of Christopher Pincher, the MP from Tantworth and former minister... View Article