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New-build sales set to freeze but developers achieve their highest prices in the winter months

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

Market analysis by Unlatch, the new homes sales progression and aftercare platform for developers and housebuilders, has found that while Britain’s property developers can expect to see a seasonal slump in new-build transaction levels over the impending winter months, they will,... View Article

F. Ball chosen for high-level Dutch residential build

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

Products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s System LVT range have been used to install floorcoverings as part of the stylish Overkamp Park residential development in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, consisting of three apartment blocks, each with 53 luxury apartments and... View Article

AMDEA boosts campaign to consumers to encourage appliance registration

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

As winter arrives and energy bills escalate, the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) is asking retailers of home appliances and designers of kitchens to highlight the free appliance registry @registermyappliance.org.uk. AMDEA wants appliance users to keep machines in... View Article

Vicaima IDS changing trends and possibilities

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

As the construction industry gets ready to welcome a new year with a fresh set of challenges and opportunities, 2023 heralds the dawn of changing trends and possibilities in the world of interior timber doors and door sets. Ever one... View Article

Orbit Homes to deliver 29 brand-new affordable properties in Oxfordshire

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

Affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, will be delivering 29 brand-new houses in the village of Enstone, near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. The proposed scheme will be 100% affordable, comprising of 15 social rent and 14 shared ownership properties, which will include... View Article

Housing development education hub opens for Bradford students

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

A new “education hub” for Bradford College students has just opened on a Keepmoat development in Eccleshill. Created and fully funded by national homebuilder Keepmoat, the education space is located on its ‘Vision’ housing development near Harrogate Road in Eccleshill,... View Article

Key Safety Advice for Landlords in the UK

Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Whether you are a landlord of single-family dwellings or multi-unit apartment buildings, there is so much to consider that it can be overwhelming at times. This is especially true if you are a new landlord renting your property for the... View Article

Avant homes appoints group IT director to further enable UK growth plans

Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Avant Homes has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a group IT director to further enable the housebuilder’s ambitious nationwide expansion strategy. Jason Law was previously head of IT at Keepmoat Homes, where he worked in various... View Article

Kebbell appoints two key roles

Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Kebbell has appointed Peter Merry as their new finance and operations director. He has over 25 years of experience including working for The Wooldridge Group in Bagshot and Nicholas King Homes prior to that. Peter will be heading the finance... View Article

What to look for in heating controls

Tuesday, 15th November 2022

There is a plethora of heating controls on the market that architects and new homes designers should carefully select from for their individual requirements. An architect selecting a new boiler for a new home or a new development should purchase... View Article

EverEdge in motion

Monday, 14th November 2022

EverEdge was the first lawn edging company established in the UK and has played an integral part in projects around the country. The company continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of a thriving landscaping industry. In the 1990s... View Article

New home registrations up 33% in Q3 but slowdown ahead, reports NHBC

Monday, 14th November 2022

Highest number of Q3 registrations since 2007 Affordable and build to rent sees 55% growth in Q3 2022 10 out of 12 regions experienced increase in registrations New data released today by NHBC shows that UK new home registrations increased... View Article

How will the housing sector be affected by the FCA’s new greenwashing regulations?

Monday, 14th November 2022

As green initiatives for consumers sector-wise rise, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last week announced its plans to clamp down on greenwashing with new regulations. The new rules will limit how terms like ESG, Green or sustainable can be used,... View Article

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK collaborate to certify new solutions for frameless glazed balustrades and Juliet balconies

Friday, 11th November 2022

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK are pleased to announce that Stratobel Strong laminated safety glass is now certified in OnLevel’s frameless balustrade systems TL6020, TL3020 and Skyforce Juliet balcony for loads up to 0.74kN. OnLevel’s UK Operations Director Martyn... View Article

Platon Comfort combats damp and sound for wooden flooring

Thursday, 10th November 2022

The Platon Comfort membrane, from Triton Systems, offers a range of benefits in new-build or retrofit situations when installing timber or laminate flooring over concrete as well as screeded surfaces, giving lasting protection. Recently re-launched by the Kent based company... View Article

AN AFDD GAME CHANGER TO PROTECT HOMES AND DEVICES

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Due to recent regulatory changes, arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are now recommended to protect homes and electrical devices from potential damage caused by electrical arcs. Hager’s new AFDD with ProTools is the ideal product solution for housebuilders and developers... View Article

First collections of new family homes unveiled at Linwood development

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Housebuilder Merchant Homes has announced the first release of its collection of spacious new family homes in Linwood, Renfrewshire, named Napier Grove. With prices from £210,000, there are set to be five plots available to prospective homebuyers for a range... View Article

Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is... View Article