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Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro PIV Successfully Tackles Condensation and Mould in Test Home

Thursday, 4th February 2021

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has put its Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) to the test in a real home environment. The PoziDry Pro was installed in a 3-bed home in Reading which suffered from an ongoing condensation... View Article

‘Easy-fit’ pipework, fire sprinkler and boiler boxing solutions from UK Boxings

Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

Stannah introduce new cost-effective passenger lift range

Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

Whether looking for a replacement lift or new lift for a building project, selecting the right passenger lift for a housing project can be a challenge. Many different factors need to be considered carefully to ensure that the selected lift... View Article

New Jackets, Work Trousers & Topwear in the 2021 Snickers Workwear Catalogue

Monday, 1st February 2021

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number... View Article

Finalists Announced for the Fraser and Fraser 10th Scottish Empty Homes Awards Ceremony

Friday, 29th January 2021

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has announced the finalists for their 10th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony. The winners will be announced on the 2nd of February, on the second day of their 3-day digital conference. Over the past 10 years,... View Article

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