A hidden gem

An elegant new development for retirees has become a discreet addition to a Surrey town, offering elderly buyers both tailor-made housing and a sense of community. Jack Wooler spoke to Martin Brown from developer McCarthy & Stone on their approach [...]

Robert Jenrick named housing secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Robert Jenrick has replaced James Brokenshire as the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in Boris Johnson’s new cabinet. Jenrick has been the MP for Newark since 2014, and was made Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury on [...]

Barriers to small house builders need to be removed to deliver housing targets

The Government needs to do more to remove the barriers to small to medium-sized (SME) house builders if its housing targets are to be met, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the House of Commons Public Accounts [...]

One step ahead

Lee Hunt of Canal architectural explains how housebuilders and specifiers can get one step ahead with the latest staircase trends. Staircase design, as with all interior design, is constantly evolving, and new design trends are continually emerging. The staircase is [...]

A breath of fresh air

Vent-Axia’s Jordan Lilford explains the challenges the Government’s Clean Air Strategy presents for housebuilders, as well as looking at potential solutions. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is increasingly important following a raft of research that has pointed to the potential health [...]
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