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Homes at Dandara’s Buckmore Green development in Petersfield have now been released off plan, marking the first opportunity for buyers to secure a new home at the 85-home neighbourhood ahead of construction progressing on site. Set just beyond the town centre, Buckmore... View Article

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd (C&J) is pleased to announce that Katell Ltd has been acquired by long-time Managing Director Andrew Hurworth in a management buyout completed on 4th February 2026. Over the past 25 years, Katell has become a major... View Article

As national planning policy places greater weight on renewable, low-carbon and energy storage development, attention is turning to how Local Plans support delivery in practice. In response to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Lichfields, a UK planning and... View Article

As part of its long-term commitment to investing in skills, junior talent and the future of the construction industry, Story Homes plans to continue expanding its apprenticeship and trainee programmes, ensuring opportunities remain accessible to those looking to build a career... View Article

Homebuilding group, untypical has announced a major deal with an Essex-based housing association to provide dozens of affordable homes at its Beaulieu development in Chelmsford. Hopkins Homes, part of the untypical group, has exchanged contracts with CHP (Chelmer Housing Partnership),... View Article

Leading developer Lovell and its partners Notaro New Homes and Somerset Council have officially broken ground on a brand-new development in the village of Durleigh, on the outskirts of Bridgwater. Durleigh View, situated off Haygrove Road, is a £36.5 million development, spanning over three and a... View Article

Consero, a luxury developer of Surrey’s super-prime homes, has secured planning permission for revised proposals at its highly anticipated gated development on Stroude Road in Virginia Water. The approval includes a complete redesign of the three substantial detached homes, including... View Article

GRAHAM has committed to developing the next generation of industry talent to combat industry-wide skills shortages as it marks National Apprenticeship Week (9th – 15th February)  across England. With a number of apprentices taking part in nationally recognised apprenticeship pathways across... View Article

Caddick Construction has commenced building work to deliver Ashfield Mills, a brand new apartment development in Bradford on behalf of Anchor, adding to the contractor’s growing portfolio in the later living sector. The £20.7m project will see Caddick deliver 75... View Article

Offsite housing specialist TALO and residential developer Oakmont have announced a new strategic partnership to deliver ultra-low energy homes faster, to consistently higher quality standards and with reduced risk.  Oakmont has been working alongside TALO on a number of residential... View Article

Vistry, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, has secured a non-material amendment (NMA) to Block D at Meridian One, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of this flagship regeneration scheme in partnership with Enfield Council. This approval clears the way... View Article

3rd February 2026 This open letter sets out the key reason Section 106 Affordable Housing is stalling across the UK, and the practical steps needed to fix it   The missing link in Affordable Housing delivery is Section 106 buyers,... View Article

Independent housebuilder, Dandara has now launched its newest Prior’s Edge development in Takeley. The new homes will support the strong demand for housing in the area, driven by its desirable location near London and Cambridge. Prior’s Edge will provide a total of... View Article

Bellway has submitted detailed proposals for a new development of 116 new homes in Chadwell St Mary which will create affordable housing and new public open space for the area. The housebuilder has applied to Thurrock Council for full planning... View Article

The handover of a new 100% affordable housing development at Old Sarum in Salisbury has been completed, bringing 46 much-needed homes into local use following a partnership between Dandara Southern and housing provider Abri. The final homes were handed over... View Article

Private and affordable sector registrations up 12% and 10% respectively London only region to see decline in new home registrations amid regulatory challenges and affordability crisis Apartments only house type not to experience growth in 2025 Figures released today by... View Article

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has unveiled three statement show homes at Clarendon, its brand-new collection in Coventry, where 182 design-led homes are being created. Clarendon is located on the western edge of the city near Burton Green, with a mix... View Article

Top 10 UK homebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Guy Evans as Land and Partnerships Director for the Yorkshire West region. Guy’s appointment will see him work alongside the existing land team and oversee the delivery of a regional... View Article

Honey also announces profit of £3.6m for year ended 31 December 2025 As at 1 February 2026, the housebuilder has secured 29 sites that will deliver 4,371 homes with a combined gross development value of £1.3bn Honey plans to open... View Article

NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the second annual Innovators – Affordable Housing event in partnership with the British Property Federation (BPF). A continuation of NHBC’s popular Innovators series, this year’s event was called ‘Mind the gap – fund the... View Article