Placefirst begins work on site for 146- home BTR scheme in Newcastle

Award-winning single-family rental developer-operator Placefirst has started development on a 146-home build-to-rent neighbourhood in Newcastle as it continues to grow its North East portfolio and tackle the region’s housing challenges head-on. Benwell Dene, located around two miles west of Newcastle... View Article

£20million investment for social housing in Salford

Housing association Salix Homes has unveiled its plans to invest more than £20million improving social housing across Salford over the next year. The landlord, which owns 8,000 homes in Salford, has announced its investment programme for 2024-2025, which will see... View Article

Ombudsman launches ‘Call for Evidence’

The Housing Ombudsman has launched its latest ‘Call for Evidence’ to inform its next Spotlight report, titled ‘Repairing Trust’, which will explore common issues in housing maintenance.   This follows an unprecedented rise in complaints relating to disrepair, combined with increasing... View Article

Social Housing Windows – Are We Retrofitting Right?

As the UK races towards its ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the social housing sector faces a monumental challenge decarbonising existing buildings. The impending rollout of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) in January 2025 is set to accelerate... View Article

Affordable homes completed in Cotswold village

A new affordable housing development has been officially opened in a Cotswold village. Gloucestershire-based housing association Bromford has completed the redevelopment of 14 former properties with 17 modern, energy efficient homes at Cross Tree Crescent in Kempsford. The new homes,... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 ready to make an impact

Futurebuild is excited to announce ‘Impact’ as the theme for its 2025 show. This theme embodies Futurebuild’s commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on the built environment and the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation and... View Article

What impact will a Labour government have on landlords?

Following Labour’s win in the 2024 general election, the UK rental market is set for transformation. With private rentals playing a pivotal role in housing, landlords and tenants alike are preparing for impending changes. Lansdown Insurance Brokers, and Darren Bee,... View Article

Living Space Expands Land Team as it Targets Record Year

Affordable housing specialist Living Space Housing has appointed Joe Gilday as Senior Land Manager to target further site acquisitions in the West Midlands region as it aims for a record year of delivery.  The Solihull-based business currently has seven live... View Article

New director to enhance customer journey

National housing association Home Group has appointed a new customer experience director. Colette Flattery will be tasked with supporting the delivery of Home Group’s Customer Promise – their commitment to their 125,000 customers. Colette who comes with a wealth of... View Article

Grand Union launches new corporate plan – Good to be home

Grand Union Housing Group has launched a new three-year corporate plan focused on its core purpose of creating homes for those that need them. The local housing provider, which provides nearly 13,000 homes across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire, says... View Article

Pinnacle starts work on first Cornish contract

Pinnacle Group has secured its first housing management contract in Cornwall, building on a series of new business wins and geographical expansions since the beginning of the year. The company has now begun work with Perran Housing, a registered provider... View Article