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New Homes Review

Save smart – how to make savings in your new home

Most people feel the pinch in January whether it be the bank balance or your waist band after the Christmas indulgence! As you may...
New Homes Review

New year, new home? The benefits of buying a new build

Are you considering buying a new house next year? Many people use the Christmas period to discuss their plans for the coming year. The decision...
New Homes Review

Things you may not know when buying a new build home

With more and more new build developments cropping up all over the UK, and funding initiatives to make home ownership more affordable, the option...
New Homes Review

What do people really think about the quality of new build...

Considering Buying a Newly Built Home? To accompany its launch, the New Homes Review (NHR) has recently surveyed 1000 consumers representative of the UK population,...
self-build homes

Self-build homes business goes into administration

Scottish-based self-build homes firm Roy Homes has gone into administration, with 17 jobs lost following serious cash flow problems
green belt

Green belt homes increase to 360,000 to meet government housing targets

The number of homes planned on green belt in England has increased to more than 360,000, leaving campaigners concerned
black country

Black Country gains £22m boost to deliver affordable homes

A £22m government grant will aid in the delivery of hundreds of affordable homes across the Black Country for the next four years
cities

Cities and local authorities need more powers to deliver sustainable homes

A new paper published today calls for cities and local authorities to be given a greater role in helping to deliver sustainable new builds
careers

Careers in construction are being promoted via a new programme

Two construction organisations have launched the Step In Step Up project to showcase the careers available in the construction sector in the South West
quick build homes

Quick build homes could offer the key to tackling the housing...

Tens of thousands of quick build homes could be constructed across the country to reduce the crisis in the housing sector
accessible homes

Accessible homes change lives for the better and ensure inclusion

Deborah Stephenson, Director of Operations at Habinteg highlights the impact of living in accessible homes and the importance of inclusive design
infrastructure

Infrastructure obstacles to be overcome with new government-backed pilot

A new pilot scheme backed by the government will unblock infrastructure delays that are holding up the process of housebuilding
starter homes

Starter Homes to begin construction this year says Housing Minister

The government has revealed the first wave of Starter Homes will begin construction in 2017, providing discounted properties across the country
garden villages

Garden villages could provide more than 48,000 homes

The government has backed 14 new garden villages, which will see a significant number of new homes delivered across England
part q

Part Q brings a minimum level of security for new and...

Nicola Harrison, General Manager, Bereco says Part Q is a step in the right direction for building security but certification will ensure compliance
planning application

Planning application for a £62m housing project in Newcastle to be...

A decision on whether to approve or reject plans to build more than 500 homes in Newcastle upon Tyne is set to be made
homes and communities agency

Homes and Communities Agency refocus will see more homes built

The Homes and Communities Agency is to improve its efficiency, helping more homes to be built after a review of its remit
Tackling empty homes

Tackling empty homes should be a priority for government

New research from Empty Homes has found that over 83% of British adults believe the government should place a higher priority on tackling empty homes.
affordable homes

2,500 affordable homes to be constructed in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council reveals “ambitious plans” to invest £135m to build more than 2,500 affordable homes
home buying

New survey launched to report on the home buying experience

A new survey into the home buying experience has been launched to examine customer satisfaction after purchasing a new property
flood risks

Planning granted on thousands of homes despite flood risks

New figures have revealed more than 1,200 homes have been granted planning permission over the past five years despite flood risks…
planning blueprints

Scottish planning system is ‘failing to deliver’ homes target

New figures have revealed the Scottish planning system is failing to deliver the number of homes needed in the country…
energy efficient homes

Homebuyers could get better borrowing rates on mortgages for energy efficient...

Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy efficient homes or committing to implement energy saving work within properties.
new housing quality

New housing quality for all to agree on

After decades of practice, developers are still looking for consistency in delivering quality new housing. Bob Stembridge, Structural Warranty Consultant at Build-Zone, asks what...

New partnership to study building dampness launches

A partnership between two organisations will investigate the causes behind excessive moisture in buildings.

FMB says new Housing Minister must build on positive legacy

Gavin Barwell, the new Housing and Planning Minister must build upon the legacy left behind by his predecessor... Last week saw a shift around of...