How to secure your funding in 2021

Simon Chapman of Pluto Finance gives expert insights on the key steps developers need to take when attempting to secure finance for their residential schemes, and what challenges might be in store currently In this extraordinary year, with many challenges... View Article

Mayor visits affordable housing site

A leading housing providers affordable homes development on the site of a former Coventry school has been given a mayoral seal of approval. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, paid a visit to the site of the former Dartmouth... View Article

What has Brexit done to house prices?

While a ‘deal has been done’, Brexit and its implications for the UK remain a hot topic. However, one area that seems to have remained impervious to any Brexit related decline is the UK housing market. Despite claims by the... View Article

Taylor Wimpey trading update

Taylor Wimpey is issuing the following update on trading ahead of its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2020, which will be announced on 2 March 2021. Overview Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “Our focus remains on... View Article

What will affect house buyers & housebuilders in 2021

Andrea Fawell, Sales & Marketing Director of award-winning property developers Kebbell, tackles many of the important factors that may affect house buyers and housebuilders in 2021. Brexit We await the impact Brexit will have on the economy and what market... View Article

Long term plan needed to improve our homes, says FMB

Green home upgrades, that would improve the warmth and comfort of the nation’s homes, are being held back by the lack of a clear long-term plan from the Government, new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found.... View Article

HQs into homes: a risk perspective

From Jacqueline Hughes, a senior risk analyst at risk management consultancy, Equib. Steps taken during the pandemic to deregulate the planning system have encouraged property developers to consider opportunities to re-purpose existing commercial buildings for mixed or alternative uses. As... View Article

Plans submitted for 30 homes in Northfield

Plans have been submitted to build 30 new homes on the site of the former Ross House medical facility in Northfield. SevenHomes, the regional housebuilder by SevenCapital Group, acquired the 2.4-acre brownfield site in August last year from the NHS.... View Article

Anwyl Homes Lancashire set to double output in 2021

A Lancashire based housing business is on target to more than double the number of homes it builds this year. Based at Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Anwyl Homes Lancashire is set to complete nearly 200 new homes in the financial year... View Article

Rhodesia to benefit from 127 affordable homes

Gleeson Homes has completed the purchase of a 10.5-acre site in Rhodesia, near Worksop, after been granted planning permission to build 127 new homes in the village. The development, which will be known as Rhodes Point, will see the land... View Article

Planning Approved for Second Phase of Notts Riverside Development

Plans submitted by CPMG Architects for the second phase of the ‘Pelham Waterside’ housing development on Trent Lane in Nottingham have been approved by Nottingham City Council. The first phase of 73 homes is nearing completion and phase two will see the construction of a further 12 houses and 27 apartments, located near the banks... View Article