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Tolent completes first modular housing scheme in Newton Aycliffe
Working with offsite manufacturer ilke Homes, contractor Tolent has finished its first-ever modular housing project in Newton Aycliffe.
Housebuilding duo reaches finals for self-build housing award
Three of Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes collaborations have reached the finals of a UK-wide self-build housing award.
Social housing levels failing those most in need
The private rental sector is picking up the slack for the millions of people reliant on social housing in England, due to an inadequate level being delivered from the social sector, says Bunk.
Factory manufactured homes set to modernise the housing industry
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights points raised at a discussion on the role of precision-engineered factory manufactured homes.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.
ilke Homes launches UK’s first modular housing academy
Modular homes manufacturer, ilke Homes has launched the UK’s first academy to train up the next generation of housebuilders and engineers to manufacture homes in factories.
Planning permission granted for living wage housing in Brighton and Hove
Conran and Partners have received planning approval for 104 new affordable homes to be built in Brighton and Hove to tackle the city’s housing crisis.
Professionals to unite at RICS Housing Hub
Property professionals and organisations will unite the RICS Housing Hub later this month, to present a front to politicians and advisors in demonstrating expertise and commitment in making the housing market work for all.
The looming accessible homes crisis
After publishing its recent forecast of accessible housing, Habinteg Housing Association argues we cannot afford to ignore the issue any longer.
WMCA gains £41m to help unlock derelict land for housing
£41m has been secured by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to help unlock hundreds of acres of former industrial land for much-needed new homes.
Lovell and Flagship join forces to meet affordable housing demand
Lovell and housing association Flagship Group have entered into a joint venture to secure land for the development of affordable homes.
Contractors sought for new build housing schemes
EN:Procure is seeking experienced and qualified contractors to bid for a place on their new framework to deliver affordable and mixed tenure new build housing schemes.
Why are councils returning to direct delivery of housing?
Local authorities are providing housing again. Why is this, how is it being achieved and what could be done to support councils? Professor Janice Morphet of University College London discusses new research looking at these questions.
Robert Jenrick appointed as new secretary of state for housing
Robert Jenrick MP has been appointed as the new secretary of state for housing, communities and local government on 24 July 2019, succeeding James Brokenshire.
Housing the urban population: Solutions for our cites
As highlighted at the recent NHF annual conference, Housing 2019, bringing modular construction into the mainstream will be essential if we are to build more homes and to build them better.
Local Housing Allowance freeze is fuelling homelessness
New analysis by London Councils shows a significant reduction in the number of homes affordable to Londoners receiving Local Housing Allowance (LHA) over the...
Aster to deliver £10m affordable housing development in Tadley
Housing association Aster Group has secured planning permission to deliver a £10m housing development in Tadley, Hampshire.
Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes
The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.
PM at Housing 2019: ‘New design standards for high-quality homes’
Our Digital Editor, Steph Blundell, attended Housing 2019 yesterday (26 June) where PM Theresa May urged new design standards to ensure the production of high-quality homes.
ilke launches guide to help housing associations build homes in factories
Speaking at the CIH conference in Manchester on 25 June, Dave Sheridan, ilke Homes, said that housing associations could improve quality by embracing OSM.
Annual housing stats reveal 10% increase in affordable homes
Homes England has published its latest annual housing statistics, which reveal a significant increase in the number of affordable homes being built in England.
Planning system sparks modular construction housing revolution
A new report by Arup outlines the reforms needed within the UK’s planning system to allow the widespread adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC).
Diversification in housing: Why it matters
Amidst the housing crisis, the government’s present strategy of encouraging greater housing diversity should be commended.
GMB welcomes Peabody U-turn to auction off social housing
GMB has welcomed the decision by Peabody Housing Trust not to auction off social housing in Tower Hamlets and to instead allocate it to families on the waiting list.
Why the dash for cheap housing is creating an infrastructure time...
UK house prices have rose on average more than 300%, exceeding salary inflation. Whereas in 1996, the amount of take-home salary that a first-time buyer would spend on their mortgage was 17.5%.
Workshops to maximise offsite construction for affordable housing
The first of a series of collaborative workshops to explore ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes has been launched at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).