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Industry reacts to Bank of England 5% interest rate, the highest...
The Bank of England has announced the benchmark interest rate will rise from 4.5% to 5%, the 13th consecutive rise since December 2021.
ABC+ Warranty: The UK’s most cost-effective Structural Warranty company
Established in 1989, we are the UK’s most cost-effective Structural Warranty company. We guarantee to beat any like-for-like quotations and we also offer payment plans to suit your budget.
New MD for Naismiths in Ben Harwood, PermaGroup picks up new...
Naismiths have acquired a new managing director in Ben Harwood; Permagroup picks up new group sales manager and Lovell Partnerships builds its North East business with three new recruits.
Energy Performance Certificate extension welcome, but not enough
With new research showing only 41% of homes in England meet recommended Energy Performance Certificate standards, Jason Harris-Cohen of Open Property Group argues that efforts to “green up” the UK’s housing stock are a drop in the ocean.
6 out of 10 rental homes fail to meet government’s ambition...
A recent BBC investigation found that six out of ten UK rental homes fail to meet the proposed new standard for EPC ratings. As a result, many tenants have received over-inflated energy bills.
Call for Scotland’s new first minister to remove housebuilding barriers
Housebuilders call for Scotland's new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove housebuilding barriers.
Timber-framed buildings in Northwich restored and first MMC homes arrive in...
Traditional timber-framed buildings in Northwich have been restored thanks to Townscape Heritage Project, and the first factory-built homes at a housing development in Gloucestershire have been craned into place.
New protocol establishes inspections process for sprayed foam insulation
A cross-party group has contributed to a defined course of action for the inspection of properties with sprayed foam roof insulation.
Adverse weather and economic uncertainty see construction output drop in January...
The latest ONS figures on construction show a decrease of 1.7% in monthly output, attributed to economic uncertainty increasing customer hesitancy and general delays.
J3 Advisory places insurance on 267 unit Southwark PBSA scheme
J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, the London and Southeast-focused student housing developer, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road.
How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals
Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.
Councils warn new Infrastructure Levy could deprive roads, schools and medical...
A report from Pragmatix Advisory and CCN argues that the new Infrastructure Levy could sacrifice infrastructure improvements in favour of affordable housing.
Caerphilly Council embraces £2.54m in Welsh empty homes grants
Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed the Welsh Government National Empty Home Grant, which aims to bring privately owned empty homes back into use.
December 2022 HPIs show house prices fell -0.4%
The latest ONS HPIs for December 2022 show that on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price decreased by 0.4% between November and December 2022.
UK house prices stabilise in January, according to latest Halifax HPI
The January Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices began to stabilise in January, as cost of living and higher interest rates leads to a slower housing market.
Build Warranty and the mortgage market?
Many types of mortgages are available in today's mortgage market, and even with rising interest rates, knowing which one best applies to your needs is essential for getting the right deal, Build Warranty explains.
Michael Gove called upon to finalise developer pledge and tackle building...
Dorian Lawrence, managing director of FRC, part of the RSK Group, has written to housing secretary Michael Gove to voice concerns about the Building Safety Act 2022 and the developer pledge.
Re-imagining BIM: How homebuilders can go beyond the handover pack
How do housebuilders respond to the growing digital sophistication of their buyers - and how can re-imagining BIM and construction tech help? Nigel Walley of Chimni takes a look.
The future of structural warranty with Andrew Dyson
In this article, Andrew Dyson, CEO Of Build Warranty Group, explores the current and future climate of structural warranty in the UK.
Autumn Statement 2022: construction industry reacts
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his Autumn Statement, in which he presented a £55bn "consolidation" package of tax rises and spending cuts.
October 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows drop in house prices...
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
Advantage consolidates reputation as a leading provider of structural warranties
Advantage Home Construction Insurance, a leading provider of structural warranties, has announced that they will be opening two new offices to position the company for further growth in 2023.
Rishi Sunak to be Prime Minister: construction industry reacts
Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the latest Tory leadership contest.
August 2022 ONS figures see construction output rise in new work
The August 2022 ONS figures have been released, showing the second consecutive monthly growth in the industry with an increase of 0.4%
House prices fall in September as cost of living crisis and...
The September Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices experienced a slight fall in September, marking the second marginal decrease over the past three months.
Patrick Franco announced as new CEO of Notting Hill Genesis
As the new CEO of Notting Hill Genesis, Patrick Franco will lead the executive team to implement a resident-centric, digitally-enabled strategy.