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Independent housebuilder Dandara has appointed Nic Davenport as Divisional Finance Director for its housebuilding division, strengthening its leadership team as it pursues ambitious growth plans over the next five years. Davenport joins from Vistry Group, one of the UK’s largest... View Article

Jones Homes has again been awarded a five-star rating for customer satisfaction by the Home Builders Federation. Achieving five-star status means that Jones Homes customers rated the company highly for both build quality and customer service in surveys conducted eight... View Article

A round table of housebuilders, consultants, academics and the construction supply chain convened this week to discuss strategies for maintaining a focus on building fabric for housebuilders complying with the new Future Homes Standard, against a narrative dominated by heating... View Article

Cameron Homes has acquired a 4.22 Ha (10.4-acre) site in the historic Worcestershire village of Crowle to deliver a development of quality family homes. Detailed planning approval was granted by Wychavon District Council in July 2025 for 62 dwellings. Accessed... View Article

Andrew Taylor, Burdens  New housing development continues to gather pace nationwide as the Government seeks to hit its target of 300,000 new homes per year. This momentum is seeing development occur on a wide variety of sites – from green... View Article

Contracts have been exchanged on plans by The Hill Group and Pinnacle Investments to deliver more than 1,900 new homes across two major developments in the Borough of Brent, northwest London. The joint venture Dollis Hill Wembley LLP has completed the acquisition of sites... View Article

Yorkshire Housebuilder Newett Homes has completed the acquisition of a seven-acre greenfield site in the village of Kirton in Lindsey, paving the way for a £20m development of new homes. The project is the first outside of Yorkshire for the... View Article

The role of a new Scottish Government housing agency was examined by leading industry figures at an event focused on how it can help tackle the country’s housing crisis. In January this year the First Minister announced the Scottish Government’s... View Article

Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of a full planning application to Cumberland Council for a proposed residential development of 99 homes on land off Nook Lane, Dalston. The site is identified in the Cumberland Local Plan as a ‘main settlement’... View Article

Allison Homes South West has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new directors, supporting the housebuilder’s ambitious regional growth trajectory amid strong demand for quality housing. The strategic hires come as the business continues to expand... View Article

The final one- and two-bedroom apartments have been released for sale at Wavensmere Homes’ £112m Belgrave Village scheme in central Birmingham. A newly unveiled ground floor show apartment is available to purchase fully furnished. Wavensmere Homes has constructed the 438... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat will cut site carbon emissions by more than a thousand tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from diesel to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel. The switch will apply to both telehandlers and new... View Article

20 April 2026 – Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to officially launch its 2026 apprenticeship programme, opening applications for six exciting new roles across Cumbria, the North West and the North East. The programme offers aspiring construction and business professionals the opportunity... View Article

New scheme will provide landscaped open space and sustainable features to benefit locals April 2026, Carlisle – Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to have secured planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement*, for a new residential development comprising 65... View Article

Living Space has now secured full planning consent for its affordable housing development in Tibberton, Worcestershire, following the successful completion of the Section 106 (s.106) agreement with Wychavon District Council. The milestone marks a significant step forward for the delivery... View Article

Bellway Strategic Land has submitted an outline planning application for up to 120 new homes and public open space in Cronton. If approved, the proposed development would comprise 40 per cent affordable housing to meet local need and almost a... View Article

With around 60,000 accidental utility strikes occurring each year on average and the Utility Strike Avoidance Group (USAG) estimating the cost of utility strikes in 2019 at £261 million, utilising the skills and expertise of utilities consultants from the outset... View Article