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Leading affordable housing provider VIVID, in partnership with Cala Homes, has completed handover of 102 homes at the Kings Barton development in Winchester. Over 90 customers have already moved into homes that are a mix of affordable rent and shared... View Article

As the regulatory landscape for high risk buildings (HRB) transforms, developers face a critical challenge: navigating the new gateway process while ensuring comprehensive compliance. At NHBC, we’re committed to being a strategic partner in this journey. The new building control... View Article

One of Scotland’s leading home builders, Springfield Properties, has marked Scottish apprenticeship week with the launch of their 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive across Moray and the Highlands. The launch coincided with a site visit with Tim Eagle MSP, Dave McCallum... View Article

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the organisation established to improve customer experience in buying and moving into a new home – has released its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the progress NHQB has made during 2024 and... View Article

As part of the expanding partnership between Pennyfarthing Homes and VIVID, the final seven affordable homes at Whitsbury Green were officially handed over to the Housing Association last week. Pennyfarthing Homes Managing Director, Matt Dukes was delighted to celebrate the... View Article

A development of fully affordable, low-energy homes came a step closer to completion last week following the “topping out” of 189 homes at Deptford Landings in southeast London. The homes, which are being built by Peabody, are expected to be... View Article

The Ministry of Housing has announced the long-awaited Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is introduced to Parliament today, promising “transformative reforms to get Britain building, tackle blockers and unleash billions in economic growth.” The wide-ranging measures within the Bill are... View Article

House-building apprentices have been recognised today at the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual graduation ceremony held at its headquarters in Milton Keynes. As a leading training provider for the house-building industry, NHBC’s training is shaping and growing the future... View Article

TV’s George Clarke to talk about the importance of home at the premier event in the Scottish home building sector calendar Leading Aberdeenshire housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group is to mark the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations through its... View Article

SJ Roberts Homes has enjoyed a record-start to 2025 at its award winning Allscott Meads development between Telford and Shrewsbury. Two months into the new year, the firm has secured 18 reservations and handed over the keys to 11 new homeowners.... View Article

Exciting new scheme to provide upwards of £1.2m in community benefits. Story Homes is delighted to have secured a resolution to grant planning permission to deliver 60 new high quality homes in Northumberland, which will see the redevelopment of the... View Article

Backhouse Housing has secured full planning permission for its redevelopment of the former Wadworth Brewery site in Devizes, following a unanimous approval at the most recent meeting of Wiltshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Committee. The scheme will deliver 102 new... View Article

Keon Homes has hailed being named on the £1billion Wolverhampton Housing Development Framework as a transformational moment for its business. The specialist in affordable housing and extra care schemes beat off intense competition to be granted preferred contractor status on... View Article

Housebuilder Honey will build 170 new homes in Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire after being granted planning permission for a £45m development. Called Nova and located off Warren Lane,  the development will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes Nova will feature 17 of Honey’s... View Article

Plans for a cutting-edge new Extra Care scheme in South Shields have been submitted for approval. The much-needed specialist accommodation, developed and managed by housing association Karbon Homes in partnership with South Tyneside Council, would consist of 124 one and... View Article

To support National Careers Week 2025 (3rd–8th March), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting key individuals within its business who have exceptional experience in the housebuilding industry. Dean Coomber, Head of Commercial for Dandara’s South East region, is a prime example... View Article