Two Rivers Housing & the ECLT’s partnership begins

Work has begun to deliver 31 new affordable homes to the village of Eastington in Stroud. A partnership between Gloucestershire-based housing association Two Rivers Housing and the Eastington Community Land Trust (ECLT), will see a mix of flats, bungalows and... View Article

VIVID completes its 10,000th new home

VIVID is pleased to announce a major milestone: the completion of its 10,000th new home. This achievement means that around 23,000 more people in the South now have a place to call home and access to a wide range of services... View Article

HA secures planning for 100% affordable development

Bromford has been given the go-ahead for its latest 100% affordable housing scheme in Gloucester, a major step that will provide 30 new homes for local families. Gloucester City Council approved the housing association’s plans for the new housing development... View Article

Surface-Level Solutions with Deep Impact

By George Emms, Specification Leader – UK & Ireland at Wilsonart   As social landlords across the UK prepare for the full implementation of Awaab’s Law in October 2025, the need for practical, scalable solutions to tackle damp and mould has... View Article

Another Compliance Check Box?

The government recently announced its plan for Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law, a new piece of legislation which will come into force on 27 October 2025. It introduces strict, legally-binding timeframes for social landlords to investigate and resolve hazards in... View Article

Zest unveils new range of acoustic wall panels

Zest Wall Panels, part of Swish Building Products, has announced an extension to its range with the launch of its new contemporary Acoustic Wall Panels. Manufactured with real wood veneers and rigid, fully recycled plastic backing, these stylish slatted wall... View Article

Retrofit success slashes bills

A GROUNDBREAKING retrofit project has transformed a block of sheltered flats in Kirkintilloch – cutting carbon emissions, halving energy bills. An ambitious £2.1 million energy upgrade at Kelvin Court has been named Large Scale Project of the Year at the... View Article

Housing tech founder made MBE

The founder of a housing tech company, which combines ingenious technology with proactive human contact to improve the lives of older people, has been made an MBE. James Batchelor, inventor of the ‘I am okay’ button and founder of Alertacall,... View Article

AKW Baths Collection: Explore Our Sanitaryware Solutions

The AKW Baths Collection offers everything you need to install a complete bathroom, with three sanitaryware collections available which are designed to suit every budget and offered with lifetime warranties for peace of mind. Scroll to explore our range of... View Article

Milestone reached on housing for social rent in Bow

Tower Hamlets Council and Jerram Falkus Construction have celebrated a milestone with the topping out of 62 new council homes in Bow. The building is 100 per cent affordable new council homes, with each home being rented at social rent... View Article

Platform increase standing in Biggest Builders Survey

Platform Housing Group, one of the biggest social housing providers in the Midlands, has seen itself climb into the top 10 of a key industry rankings table. The annual Inside Housing Builders Survey tracks performance of registered providers across the... View Article

VIVID hosts successful Tpas regional event

VIVID, one of the South’s leading housing associations, proudly hosted the Tpas regional event on 17 June, bringing together housing professionals, and community leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and empowerment. The event focused on strengthening customer influence and... View Article

Reading to gain 16 affordable homes

Work is set to begin this summer on a new development of 16 affordable homes in Elgar Road South, Reading. The homes, delivered by leading housing provider Abri, will be built on the site of the former Reading driving test centre. Abri’s in-house... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF in the house

From furniture to architectural mouldings, and radiator covers to panelling, MDF can be seen, or unseen, in many places around the modern home. When it comes to consistency, quality and ease of use, West Fraser’s CaberMDF leads the way with... View Article

Local MP commends ‘vital’ development

Rishi Sunak MP visited Magna Rise, a new affordable housing scheme under construction in the North Yorkshire village of East Cowton, commending it as a vital project for ensuring that people can continue to live, work, and raise their families... View Article