Housing

Can we improve the design of an age-old method of heating?


There has been an especially significant rise in the popularity of underfloor heating in the last ten years.

Homes England supports Greencore Homes with new sustainable homes


Homes England will provide funding to support the delivery of Milton Heights. 

Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding


Delays to building new high-rise homes will be unblocked through a new package of reforms to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

New £39Bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme


Hundreds of thousands of social and affordable homes, including 60% for social rent.

New National Housing Bank


Hundreds of thousands of extra homes will be delivered thanks to a bold new government-backed ‘housing bank’.

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MOD


Homes England has acquired land at Ripon Barracks which will be developed into 1,300 new homes.

Why early MEP design collaboration holds the key to smarter buildings


Working closely is essential to ensure that all aspects of a building’s design contribute to its overall energy performance.

Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes target


The Government have said that solar panels will be included in the FHS, leading to installation on the vast majority of new build homes.

NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system


Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5Bn for forces housing


Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families.