Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

Imagination & effort needed

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing Management & Maintenance magazine, looks at the crisis around temporary accommodation costs, and how addressing this requires investment in affordable housing, reforms, and collaboration across government, councils, and housing associations. The... View Article

Newly Launched Construction Career Scheme for Young People

Independent housebuilder Dandara is encouraging young people to consider a career in housing and construction with the launch of its first ever management trainee scheme.  With recent statistics revealing that only 6% of young people are considering careers in construction,... View Article

Building a solid reputation

BRiCS is a new housebuilder on the block which is attempting to raise the bar on quality and sustainability. James Parker speaks to co-founder Hugo Reeve. BRiCS is a new SME housebuilder targeted at building high-quality homes in the south... View Article

Overheating – the hot topic

Overheating has become an increasingly important issue for homes. Dr Anastasia Mylona from CIBSE explains the issue further and outlines some potential solutions It feels odd to be talking about the impact of climate change after the UK has just... View Article

Unlocking the right mix

A former prison site in Portsmouth has found a new purpose, in a combination of new build and refurbishment for a ‘tenure blind’ mix of luxury flats and affordable homes – by two housebuilders. Roseanne Field reports Located on one... View Article

Deal agreed for affordable homes in Gloucestershire village

A Gloucestershire village will be the latest to benefit from new affordable homes from a large Midlands provider. Platform Housing Group – which manages almost 50,000 homes across the region – has agreed a deal with Vistry, Britain’s biggest housebuilder... View Article

Birchgrove opens first London development in Mill Hill

Leading retirement BTR developer launches its first London community after recognising high and growing demand for housing suitable for older people in the capital Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has today opened the doors to its... View Article

New affordable homes open at Brentford waterside

Residents have moved into their new affordable homes at the Brentford Project, a significant mixed-use development within the Brentford Waterside masterplan. Commissioned by Hounslow Council, Tintern, Hamlet and Sonnet Houses provide 96 affordable homes, comprising 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom units... View Article

Government is right to review environmental policies

The Government has appointed Dan Corry to lead a review of DEFRA’s regulations and regulators. His role will be to explore where DEFRA is equipped to drive economic growth, secure private sector investment, and protect the environment, as well as... View Article

Winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards at a ceremony held on 16 October at London’s Roundhouse. The Elizabeth Line, designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and AtkinsRéalis, was named as the... View Article

Tom scores MD role at Anwyl Cheshire and North Wale

SWITCHING from professional rugby league to quantity surveying, has led to Tom Grundy tackling his biggest role yet – as Anwyl’s new managing director for Cheshire and North Wales. It’s Tom second stint with the homebuilder, following a short time... View Article