Housing

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.

Risk Vs Reward: Labour’s ambitious plans for stalled housing developments


Labour’s plans to allow local authorities to take control of stalled housing sites signals bold intent to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.

New partnership reinforces the Agency’s commitment to the South West


Bristol Temple Quarter is one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects, centred around a revitalised Bristol Temple Meads station,

New figures show Homes England exceeds targets


Figures show that Homes England surpassed its annual targets, for the number of new homes started, completed, and potential homes unlocked.

BSI publishes groundbreaking standard for MMC in residential developments


New specification to build confidence in modern methods of construction (MMC) for residential developments has been published by BSI.