Homeowners in Harrogate and Knaresborough have lost more than £21 million to rogue builders, according to research by the FMB (Federation of Master Builders). Local MP Tom Gordon warns there is a “clear systematic failure of the system” to protect... View Article

Nearly half of homeowners (46%) either don’t understand how EPC ratings impact energy bills or believe they make little to no difference Brits remain confused about what impacts an EPC rating, with 36% incorrectly believing energy costs affect a property’s... View Article

Placefirst and Strata have completed the first phase of homes at Chingford Meadows, a 104-home single-family rental neighbourhood in Nottingham. The £28.5 million scheme marks Placefirst’s first development in Nottingham and the second project delivered through its joint venture with... View Article

Regional homebuilder Allison Homes is celebrating after three of its Senior Site Managers were awarded National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Awards. Allison Homes’ Chrissie Matthews, Jacob Bingham and Russell Patrick have each won a prestigious... View Article

Billions spent on hotels and B&Bs should be redirected into building high-quality modular homes for homeless people and families England’s councils are spending £2.8billion a year on temporary accommodation, with costs forecast to approach £4billion by the end of the decade Places for... View Article

Women in Social Housing (WISH) has announced the departure of its current Chair of the CIC Board, Tracey McEachran, after almost a decade of dedicated service to the organisation. During her time at WISH, Tracey has played a key role... View Article

Bexhill-on-Sea scheme becomes first single-family housing community worldwide to secure ModeScore Communities certification, achieving a Platinum rating for sustainable transport connectivity and accessibility A development by Leaf Living, the specialist provider of professionally managed, new-build single-family rental housing, has become... View Article

Leading housebuilder Lovell has unveiled the first homes for sale at its Gladstone Rise development, situated on the site of the former Edensor High School in Stoke on Trent. The £47m development is creating a new neighbourhood of 193 homes making it... View Article

Platform Housing Group completed 122 new affordable homes across Gloucestershire during 2025/26 as part of its strongest delivery performance in more than five years. The homes formed part of a record year which saw Platform complete 1380 homes across England, helping the Group climb from 10th to eighth place nationally... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder, Owl Group has completed the purchase of a 3.74 acre parcel of land in Worcestershire for an undisclosed sum. At Stonebow Road in Drakes Broughton, Owl Partnerships, Owl Group’s affordable housing business, will deliver 30 brand new affordable... View Article

The National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) is pleased to announce that Neil Watts has been appointed Interim Chair, taking over the role from Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe. Neil brings extensive experience across the social housing and construction sectors, with a strong track... View Article

Platform Housing Group has been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious Brake UK Fleet Champions Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to keeping colleagues, customers and communities safe on the roads. The housing association has been named as a finalist in the following categories:... View Article

After a summer of heat waves and wildfires, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are once more centre stage as the UK’s housing industry faces a deluge of challenges from the threat of autumn and winter flooding. Alex Garrett at Greenbelt discusses. ... View Article

Orbit has achieved accreditation from Leaders in Safeguarding for the fourth time, in recognition of the strength of its safeguarding culture and the commitment of its colleagues to keeping customers safe. The national accreditation, which scrutinises safeguarding practice across sectors including housing, education, health and social care, confirms that... View Article

Located in the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) at the intersection of Jianguo Road and Jinhe East Road, the new Z8 Tower faces the CBD’s central park and is defined by the historic alignment and urbanism of the... View Article

Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, and Abri, a large housing provider operating across the south of England, have reached a key milestone at their 1,500-home Fordham development in West Sussex, agreeing the forward sale of 141 affordable... View Article

From today, buildings and their evidence can be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned claims. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was established in 2022 to provide a consistent, industry-agreed definition... View Article

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes East Midlands has welcomed Gary Whysall as Commercial Director, to support the region’s exciting growth plans and continue its expansion across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Gary joins Allison Homes with decades of industry experience, having begun... View Article

Leading housing provider, Stonewater, has appointed Kirsty Spark to the role of Chief Financial Officer, who will join the organisation’s Chief Officer Group to lead on Finance, Governance and Assurance. Kirsty currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at affordable housing... View Article

The first residents have begun moving into their new homes at Ellwood Road in Coleford, marking an important milestone for an £11 million affordable housing development that will provide much needed homes for local people. Platform Housing Group is delivering... View Article