Builders’ Voices: Christian Hale, Hale

The latest episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast is now available. Christian Hale, MD of housebuilder Hale works in the high-end luxury home sector, but even his end of the market isn’t immune from the perils of value engineering post-tender,... View Article

Builders’ Voices: Christian Hale, Hale

The latest episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast is now available. Christian Hale, MD of housebuilder Hale works in the high-end luxury home sector, but even his end of the market isn’t immune from the perils of value engineering post-tender,... View Article

netMAGmedia Ltd announces transition to Employee Ownership Trust

netMAGmedia Ltd, a leading publishing company specialising in high-quality magazines and digital content for the construction and architecture sectors, is pleased to announce that it will become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) on September 23, 2024. This transition reflects the... View Article

The Future of Property Management: A Digital Imperative

Historically, the residential property sector has been slower than others to adopt digital technology, instead relying heavily on paper-based and fragmented systems. However, the Grenfell Tragedy prompted a seismic shift in attitudes. Since that terrible event, asset owners, catalysed by... View Article

CIEH welcomes Renters’ Rights Bill

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed publication of the Renters’ Rights Bill but emphasised the importance of funding for enforcement. CIEH is concerned about the large enforcement burden that the provisions of the Bill will impose on... View Article

The handmade tale

Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks lays down the reasons for using handmade bricks, from increasing kerb appeal, to home value and saleability.  In the past few years there’s been a significant increase in demand for handmade bricks. The variety of... View Article

No Access? Give tenants a stronger voice

In an increasingly complex landscape, where consumer and compliance standards have been thrust into the spotlight, Gary Haynes of Voicescape discusses the issue of no access and why reducing no-access rates and increasing tenant engagement through innovation are more important... View Article

Trio of appointments at Avant Homes West Midlands

Coleshill-based Avant Homes West Midlands has strengthened its team with three new appointments to support the housebuilder’s expansion plans throughout the region. Nigel Rimmer has been hired as construction manager, whilst Toni Swindale and Layla Malik have joined as customer liaison manager... View Article

Lichfields strengthens London office with new appointment

Leading UK planning and development consultancy has announced the appointment of a new Associate Director as it continues to expand its operations in the capital in response to growing demand. Andrea MacGregor-Barbour has joined Lichfields and is based in the... View Article