John Lewis scraps housebuilding programme

The John Lewis Partnership has announced it is withdrawing from its Build to Rent property business, citing a fundamental shift in the economic conditions that underpinned the venture when it launched in 2020. The move comes as part of a... View Article

Redcliffe Homes announces new acquisition in Dilton Marsh

Redcliffe Homes has legally completed on a new residential development site in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire. The site benefits from outline planning permission and a signed S.106 agreement providing for up to 54 new homes, including 30% affordable housing. Jon Burcombe,... View Article

Thomas Alexander Homes Expands Senior Management Team.

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Dave Witney as Technical Director and Steven Lister as Construction Director, strengthening its Senior Management Team as it pursues its ambitious growth plans for 2026. In his new role, Mr... View Article

Modern methods of community-building

Untold Living’s new MMC-built private retirement community in Shropshire aims to reshape what retirement living developments look like, away from a solely ‘care led’ model to promoting independence. Roseanne Field reports. Providing a good range of retirement living options is... View Article

Sustainability through placemaking

John Bowden at Keepmoat discusses how housebuilders must approach sustainability in 2026 – advocating a strategy that puts placemaking at the centre of developments. Sustainability in housebuilding can too often be approached as just energy efficiency alone. Whilst essential, it... View Article

Ask the Manufacturer: IDSystems

Housebuilder & Developer’s James Parker speaks to IDSystems’ David Clarke, to discover how the 2021 changes to Building Regulations have driven the specification of better glazing systems for new build and retrofit domestic projects. How have the changes to Part... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 205 new homes in Whitburn

February 2026, Whitburn – Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of a full planning application to South Tyneside Council for a proposed new residential development on land off Mill Lane, Whitburn. The plans include the delivery of 205 new homes, offering a wide... View Article