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Be inspired with BLANCO’s new brochures for 2021

Wednesday, 27th January 2021

BLANCO UK has launched two striking, informative brochures. The brochures, which include relevant prices, were designed with the kitchen designer and retailer in mind; and they are perfect for the homeowner too. The new “BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection... View Article

Real regeneration to transform derelict site into homes

Wednesday, 27th January 2021

A derelict Tyneside site that has laid dormant for more than 20 years is set to be rejuvenated by the creation of 59 affordable homes. Regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships North East, has been given planning permission to build on land... View Article

Real regeneration to transform derelict site into homes

Tuesday, 26th January 2021

Leading housing association MTVH launches Sales Agency and secures first deal

Tuesday, 26th January 2021

The shared ownership brand of leading housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has announced the launch of its new sales agency, created to help make shared ownership more accessible to homebuyers. SO Resi Agency’s first deal is with Brick By... View Article

Aster Group secures £250m sustainability bond

Friday, 22nd January 2021

Housing association Aster Group has priced its first £250m Sustainability Bond under the group’s new European Medium-Term Notes (EMTN) programme with the proceeds bolstering its fund for developing new affordable housing. The 15-year bond, which was four times oversubscribed, comprised... View Article

Impasse as housing association presses ahead with routine repairs, despite Covid-19 fears, says Unite

Thursday, 21st January 2021

Clarion Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest social landlords, is still continuing to insist on pushing ahead with routine repairs at its properties, despite some residents being Covid-19 positive, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, said today (Thursday 21... View Article

Condensation, damp, and mould? Fix the cause, not the problem

Thursday, 21st January 2021

The right ventilation solution can remove the excess moisture produced by everyday activities which causes condensation, damp, and mould problems. Condensation in homes and buildings occurs when humid air is over saturated with water vapour. When this warm, wet air... View Article

273 homes planned for new Buckinghamshire development

Thursday, 21st January 2021

An award-winning housebuilder has confirmed it has completed on a proposed development of 273 new homes in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. Redrow Thames Valley has completed on a 33-acre site off Churchway in Haddenham, just six miles south-west of Aylesbury. With outline... View Article

Leeds improving the safety and wellbeing of residents with leading IoT provider HomeLINK

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

HomeLINK have been awarded a 12-month project with Leeds City Council in a move towards improving the safety and wellbeing of their residents with IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The £500k investment from GovTech Catalyst for the district will see... View Article

Advanced’s new EvacGo makes meeting the BS 8629 Code of Practice easy

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched EvacGo, its evacuation alert system designed to meet the recommendations of BS 8629:2019, relating to buildings containing flats with a storey over 18 metres above ground level. Available to the UK market from November... View Article

New homes required to have 31 per cent lower emissions from 2021

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

New homes constructed from this year onwards will be expected to produce 31 per cent lower carbon emissions in preparation for the 2025 Future Homes Standard, the Government has announced following the completion of its consultation. New homes will be... View Article

Housing association presses ahead with routine repairs, despite Covid-19 fears, claims Unite

Tuesday, 19th January 2021

Clarion Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest social landlords, has been pushing ahead with routine repairs at its properties, despite some residents being Covid-19 positive, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, claimed today (Tuesday 19 January). Unite said that... View Article

Quarterly Rent Index suggests pandemic is pushing tenants to seek more space

Monday, 18th January 2021

UK rent levels continued to rise faster for larger properties during the last quarter of 2020, according to The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). In the latest edition of its quarterly Rent Index, which is based on its database of... View Article

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing Announces 2020 Award Winners

Thursday, 14th January 2021

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing, the umbrella body for housing co-operatives in the UK, is pleased to announce the winners of the CCH 2020 Annual Awards. In their inaugural year, the awards were set up to help show the world... View Article

A greener future secured for North Wales’ social houses

Wednesday, 13th January 2021

A portfolio of 4,000 homes will become greener and an additional 1,000 new houses are set to be built in North Wales after Cartrefi Conwy secured a £22m funding packaging from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The housing association secured the... View Article

The transition to greener housing

Wednesday, 13th January 2021

Climate change remains a huge global issue – and it’s one that the UK Government is planning on tackling. To do this, it’s important to focus on the energy used in our homes. With the heating of buildings creating as... View Article

Delta Membranes introduce Koster BD Wetroom Tanking System

Tuesday, 12th January 2021

A walk-in-shower or wetroom can add a beautiful open space to any home, the level-access is popular for both its style and practicality. The benefits for homeowners include: Easy Access Flexible Design Attractive Modern Designs and perfect for creating a... View Article

Notting Hill Genesis award Pinnacle Group a cleaning services contract for key worker sites across London

Monday, 11th January 2021

Following a competitive tender, Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association has awarded Pinnacle Group a £4.5m five-year contract to provide cleaning services to over 1,300 key worker units. Since November, Pinnacle have been providing cleaning services to key worker accommodation over... View Article