Local housebuilder’s expansion creates whole new workforce

A booming Leicestershire-based housebuilder has expanded its business to create a whole new region. Davidsons Homes based in Ibstock, Leicestershire, opened the new South Midlands region earlier this year in Blisworth, Northamptonshire. A new team of 14 staff members are... View Article

NFB: Brownfield first is the correct approach

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) published an updated analysis on the potential of brownfield land for housing. It calls for a stop to the unnecessary loss of our countryside and green spaces. Identifying suitable brownfield land for more... View Article

New land director at Elan Homes Northern

Elan Homes has appointed Philip Palmer as its new land director for the Northern region in support of its growth plans. The company focus is on traditionally built open market developments providing family housing in sustainable, yet desirable locations. Elan’s... View Article

Knutsford site could be Redrow’s jewel in the crown

A planned new £100 million Redrow development in Knutsford, Cheshire, will include allotments, a community orchard, sports pitch, children’s play area and over 15 acres of open space. The 36-acre site, off Northwich Road, has been purchased from The Crown... View Article

New development set to open in Edwalton

A new housing development being built on the site of an old farmhouse in Edwalton is set to open its doors to visitors. Bellway is building a range of three, four and five-bedroom homes – called The Hall – on... View Article

Bellway set to hit apprenticeship targets in 2019

Bellway is set to become one of the first major British housebuilders to achieve ‘5% Club’ status when it reaches its apprenticeship target this year. The company, which builds houses across England, Scotland and Wales, has pledged that apprentices will... View Article

Shakespeare Martineau comments on MIPIM 2019

Simon Stanion, head of planning at Shakespeare Martineau, reflects on the key themes for planners from MIPIM 2019.   “The atmosphere in the Midlands Pavilion has been particularly upbeat throughout, with many exciting development portfolios marking significant investment opportunities across the... View Article

Berkeley trading statement

The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (“Berkeley” or the “Company”) has announced its Trading Update which covers the period from 1 November 2018 to 28 February 2019. Berkeley is the country’s leading place-maker, operating principally in London, Birmingham and the South... View Article

Spring Statement comment from BRE

Gwyn Roberts, New Homes and Communities Lead at BRE said: “BRE welcomes the Chancellor’s proposal for a Future Homes Standard. We fully support the need for future-proofed new homes but don’t think we should wait until 2025 for them. “We... View Article

Bathroom of the future

The ageing population, along with the number of older people choosing to stay in their own homes for financial reasons, means that the bathroom of the future must be able to cater to a wide range of needs. Here, Chris... View Article