Schluter®-DITRA still delivering for the flooring industry

Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing. Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

UK BTR investment hits £4.7bn in 2025

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has released its Q4 2025 UK Build to Rent Market Update, revealing a landmark shift in the sector: Single Family Housing (SFH) accounted for 55% of total annual investment, surpassing Multifamily (MFH) for the first... View Article

Warm Homes Plan is welcome, but limited, says FMB

The long‑overdue launch of the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan, backed by £15 billion to upgrade up to five million homes by 2030, is a vital step toward cutting energy bills and improving the UK’s ageing housing stock. Certainty on funding,... View Article

Director Appointment at Housebuilder Wain Homes Severn Valley

Bristol-based housebuilder, Wain Homes Severn Valley, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of highly experienced commercial director, Jason Martin. Jason brings more than 30 years of housebuilding experience to Wain Homes and joins the business from Dandara... View Article

Cube Homes completes handover of rental homes in Didsbury

Northwest based housebuilder Cube Homes has recently completed the handover of nine apartments at The Rossett development on Palatine Road, Didsbury, Greater Manchester. The Rossett will offer eight privately rented apartments, with seven one-bedroom homes and one two-bedroom home available.... View Article

Wain Group secures £140m funding to drive growth

 New financing supports delivery of more homes and strategic land projects • Lloyds and NatWest back the Group’s aims to develop thriving communities Wain Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned residential developers, has secured £140 million in new... View Article

Owl Homes reports record year of growth

Award-winning housebuilder, Owl Homes has reported a record year of trading, exceeding its financial targets and new home completions, while growing its team and maintaining an impressive customer satisfaction rate. In its last financial year, the Tamworth-based housebuilder has: ... View Article