Data Reveals British Homebuyers Prioritise Perception

New-build homebuyers prioritise how their properties are perceived by others over anything else, according to new data. Street views of new build developments receive nearly a third more views from potential buyers using digital showhome software than the actual properties... View Article

Why developers who know their pitch win their patch

By Chris Hammond, Director of Beau Property, boutique developer exclusively in and around Tunbridge Wells Knowing the location you are choosing to develop or build in has proven to be incredibly beneficial – for developers, but also for the buyer.... View Article

Bespoke is best

James Hulbert of Knauf Insulation explains how housebuilders can navigate their way to cost-effective part L 2021 compliance in England. Part L was published in December and will bring England’s new build homes closer to net zero, and its pivotal... View Article

All human life is here

Buyers are looking at properties differently nowadays, says Tim Spann of Keller Kitchens – desiring multi-functional kitchen spaces that work for the whole family. Bearing this in mind, he discusses trends and functionalities to consider. Every year brings a new... View Article

Safe in the knowledge

Regulations for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are set to change to ensure greater protection for homes in England. in this article, Aico’s Andy Speake explains what the legislation means for specifiers – and how to comply. In November 2021,... View Article

The ins and outs of air pollution

Paul Williams from Domus Ventilation says that indoor air pollution needs to be taken more seriously, and proposes measures for addressing it. In 2021, the UK was found guilty by the European Court of Justice of “systematically and persistently” breaching... View Article

Building genuinely affordable homes

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management and Maintenance magazine discusses why levelling up requires more genuinely affordable homes, including homes for social rent. There are approximately 24 million households in England, and a surprisingly high number... View Article

Playing our part in levelling up

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) discusses why the government should be harnessing the power of SME housebuilders to achieve ‘levelling up.’ The industry closed out last year on a relative high with workloads doing well, despite... View Article

Historic achievement

Excavations prior to a much anticipated development in Cambridgeshire have unearthed a rich history, including Bronze Age skeletons and pottery. Council partnered developer This Land explains the benefits of this major scheme to Jack Wooler. A large-scale new development is... View Article

Cala Homes (Thames) launches first urban wildlife strategy

Cala Homes Thames has launched its Urban Wildlife Strategy, which outlines its intention to incorporate biodiversity improvement measures into every new home in the region. A 2021 study estimated that the UK has lost almost half of its native biodiversity.... View Article