VIVID’s Thornhill site welcomes MP Darren Paffey

Shortly after a series of significant Government housing announcements, Southampton Itchen’s Member of Parliament, Darren Paffey, was welcomed by leading housing association, VIVID, to its latest development in Thornhill for a tour and progress update.  The redevelopment of the former... View Article

RSH downgrades Sustain to V3

The Regulator of Social Housing has downgraded Sustain (UK) Ltd to V3 meaning that the landlord does not meet the financial viability requirements and there are issues of serious regulatory concern. Sustain provides supported housing in Birmingham through short term leases. It... View Article

Deal will bring 200 affordable homes to Bromsgrove

Housing association Bromford has completed a deal with Taylor Wimpey that will create more than 200 affordable homes in Bromsgrove. The housing association has completed the purchase of a 6.7 acre parcel of land at the homebuilder’s Perryfields Development in... View Article

Vent-Axia supports Net Zero Week

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to support Net Zero Week (5-11 July), the UK’s official national awareness week, backed by the Government and industry. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, it aims to bring together all the stakeholders needed to... View Article

Quicker delivery for Stelrad coloured radiators

Stelrad has introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service will apply to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente... View Article

Platform backs Rural Housing Week

Platform Housing Group is marking Rural Housing Week 2025 by shining a light on the positive impact of a recent rural development in Crowle, Worcestershire. The small scheme – Lower Orchard at Froxmere Road – in the heart of the... View Article

Luxury Developer Consero Gets Green

Consero, a luxury developer of Surrey’s super-prime homes, has been granted planning permission to build a boutique collection of detached homes in the highly sought-after area of Send, in Surrey, by Guildford Borough Council. The plans for the site –... View Article

CAST-PRO wins Fire Innovation of the Year Award

We are thrilled to announce that CAST-PRO, our integrated ‘all in one’ fire detection and alarm device has been named Fire Innovation of the Year at the FSM Awards. Fully compatible with our ZFP and XFP CAST addressable fire panels,... View Article

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