Housebuilder Dandara launches new AI-powered brand campaign

Independent housebuilder Dandara has unveiled its latest brand campaign, ‘You’ll feel right at home’, marking the businesses’ first step into major use of generative AI and advanced technology in its marketing. The new campaign positions Dandara as the ‘just right’... View Article

Bancon Group Shortlisted for two Scottish Homes Awards 2026

Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction have been shortlisted as finalists in the private and social housing categories at the Scottish Homes Awards 2026, highlighting their position among Scotland’s leading housebuilders. The Banchory-based business, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has been recognised in two categories: Housing Development of the... View Article

Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

The Renters’ Rights Act has come into force in England, introducing some of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in England that have been seen in decades. The legislation strengthens tenant protections, bringing in “new requirements around... View Article

Wates Construction appoints Managing Director

Wates Group, one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, has announced the permanent appointment of George Mosey as Managing Director (MD) for Construction London. Since joining Wates in March 2025 as UK Operations Director, George... View Article

untypical acquires land in Banbury for Hopkins Homes

Premium housebuilder makes first Central region delivery as group expands East Anglian brand into Oxfordshire Homebuilding group, untypical has expanded its footprint in Banbury with the acquisition of land for 113 new homes through its Hopkins Homes brand, marking the... View Article

The new aesthetic of accessible commercial washrooms

Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Armitage Shanks For many years, commercial washrooms sat firmly in the background of design thinking. Functional, compliant, and often disconnected from the wider interior scheme, they were spaces to be resolved efficiently rather than... View Article

Introducing the sales team that’s a cut above

Nigel Morris, West Fraser’s National Sales Manager 2026 sees West Fraser enhancing its sales team; now it comprises Dom West, sales director UK and Ireland; Nigel Morris, national sales manager; Daniel Clarke and Daniel Andrew, senior key account managers; Mark... View Article

Housing Network appoints Yvette Carter as chief operating officer

The Housing Network, a specialist housing and homelessness organisation working with local authorities, government and partners to deliver supported housing and accommodation services, has appointed Yvette Carter as its new chief operating officer. Yvette brings more than 20 years’ experience... View Article

Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Two local authorities have received consumer standard upgrades in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) today (Wednesday 29 April 2026). Castle Point Borough Council (Castle Point) have been upgraded from C4 to C3, while North Kesteven... View Article