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Salford-based housing project adopts Passivhaus design standard
A new Salford-based housing project by Seddon has adapted to Passivhaus design standards to create fuel efficient and affordable housing in light of Salford being named an 'energy crisis hotspot' by Grassroots organisation.
Will the housing market crash in 2022?
As property prices fall the first time this year, industry voices are beginning to wonder if a housing market crash is on the horizon for the UK. PBC Today explores the reasons a housing market crash may-or may not- happen.
Experts warn of a worse energy crisis in 2023
A report from the Institute for Government has warned that the UK risks a worse energy crisis in 2023, after a decade of ineffective housing and energy policy.
Work begins on new affordable housing development on Brentford Citroen site
L&Q and The Hill Group have begun work on a new affordable housing development on the Brentford Citroen site, which will provide 441 new homes, a resident’s gym and a nursery.
August 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows easing of growth as...
The August 2022 Halifax House Price Index has been released, showing a decrease in the annual rate of growth but record high house prices.
Right to Buy v Right to Acquire: What will the effects...
Right To Acquire is based on housing stock that associations have already bought or developed, which they then offer back to their tenants at a rate that was previously much less discounted than that of the Right To Buy scheme for council tenants.
Rent cap on social housing proposed to support tenants with cost...
A consultation has been launched on a rent cap on social housing to assist tenants with the cost-of-living crisis, with tenants and landlords encouraged to participate.
Scotland faces a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, says MSP at...
Scotland is facing a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights Patrick Harvie has warned.
Has the time for UK modular housing finally come?
Make UK Modular launched in December 2021 as the voice of volumetric modular housebuilders. Head of policy Steve Cole discusses the state of play for the sector and the outlook for delivering greener, faster, better homes.
M-AR and Housing 21 mark major milestone on Doncaster retirement project
M-AR and Housing 21 have reached a major milestone on their latest Doncaster retirement project, which will be the largest net-zero retirement living scheme in England when complete.
New partnership to deliver affordable zero-carbon housing in Hastings
Modular housebuilder ilke Homes has partnered with Orbit Homes to deliver affordable zero-carbon housing in Hastings.
Housing for seniors: How can local authorities better plan for an...
We are all getting older - let’s at least try to plan for it, says Nicola Gooch, planning partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell. Here, Nicola pleads the case for local authorities to better prepare for an ageing society by adopting local plans that support a greater provision of seniors' housing.
Building Safety Act 2022: What next for the cladding crisis?
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 what’s next for the property industry and leaseholders that continue to seek clarity for on-going costs associated with the cladding crisis?
Tackling the climate crisis through AI
Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, discusses the role of AI in tackling the climate crisis and the development of a new tool that will help housing associations and developers to make their properties more energy efficient.
Collaborative working is key to successful housing project delivery
Collaboration has long been recognised as a goal in the construction industry, Constructing Excellence created the Collaborative Working Champions; which identifies 10 themes as essential in achieving successful housing project delivery.
MMC: An innovative solution for social housing in the UK
Amid cost and supply crunches for housebuilding, could Modern Methods of Construction offer a way to accelerate delivery? Andrew Shepherd, managing director at Goldman Sachs-backed modular housing firm TopHat, thinks so.
Government reveals £5bn housing industry agreement to address building safety
Michael Gove has set a housing industry agreement, which will see developers commit a minimum of £2bn to fix their own buildings, and contribute a further £3bn through an expansion to the Building Safety bill.
Manningham Housing Association purchases 19 homes at Daisy Fields, Bradford
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has purchased 20 affordable, 2-bed and 3-bed homes at Daisy Fields, close to Bradford city centre.
5 affordable alternative housing options
As the cost of living continues to rise exponentially, We Buy Any House lists the top 5 alternative housing options that are significantly more affordable than traditional homes.
Why action is needed on the UK’s industrial land supply crisis
Tom Jansons, development manager of Jansons Property, discusses the issues surrounding the industrial and logistics real estate sector, and the swelling need for industrial land across the South East.
How can we address the cost of poor housing in England?
Addressing poor housing in England would save the NHS £1.4bn a year – it’s time we take action. Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE, explores how.
Silk District affordable housing block reaches topping out stage
L&Q, Mount Anvil, Mayor John Biggs and other senior representatives from London Borough of Tower Hamlets celebrate the topping out of a new affordable housing block in Whitechapel.
Magenta Living receives £137million funding to become zero carbon housing provider
Magenta Living has secured a £137million funding package in a bid to become a zero carbon housing provider and build more than 1,000 new affordable homes.
Lewisham Homes announce the launch of shared ownership housing development
Lewisham Council have announced the launch of its first shared ownership housing development through Lewisham Homes, which will help to boost the supply of affordable housing in the borough .
How scrapped cruise ships could become a solution for affordable housing
Scrapped cruise ships have the potential to be transformed into naturally occurring affordable housing that targets various income ranges says global architecture practice, CallisonRTKL’s Designer, Ibrahim Desooky.
EQUANS gets green light for ‘largest’ gas free housing development
EQUANS, the division for ENGIE’s services-led activities, has started work on the ‘largest’ gas free housing development in Wakefield.