Tag: Housing
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McAleer & Rushe breaks ground on Greenwich housing project
Jonathan O’Neill, senior director at McAleer & Rushe, said: “We’re delighted to be entrusted with the delivery of this visionary residential scheme. M0121 marks an exciting next chapter in the continued transformation of Greenwich Peninsula and represents a strong addition to our growing portfolio of large-scale regeneration projects in Greenwich. View the original article and our…
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Apprenticeships key to delivering government housing pledges, says APPG chair
Andrew Pakes MP, co-chair of the Apprenticeships APPG, was speaking at a CIOB Houses of Parliament event The cross-party gathering brought together MPs and peers with leaders from across the built environment, and included CIOB president Paul Gandy, Lord Andrew Mawson, a cross-bench peer who has led community regeneration projects, and Will Forster MP, a…
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Apprenticeships key to delivering government housing pledges, says APPG chair
Andrew Pakes MP, co-chair of the Apprenticeships APPG, was speaking at a CIOB Houses of Parliament event The cross-party gathering brought together MPs and peers with leaders from across the built environment, and included CIOB president Paul Gandy, Lord Andrew Mawson, a cross-bench peer who has led community regeneration projects, and Will Forster MP, a…
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Building repairs must be more people centric, says Housing Ombudsman
Housing associations and local authorities must prioritise people-focused building repair services to avoid serious failings, according to a new Housing Ombudsman report. Following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, the latest Severe Maladministration report outlines the importance of connecting the household’s circumstances to the condition of the property. It highlights a number of complaints from residents where…
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JZA+D Design Adds Needed Housing to Historic Neighborhood
”Missing middle approaches are also seen as adding appropriate density to existing residential areas while strengthening their appeal for current residents, according to groups such as the National League of Cities. As jurisdictions around the country strive to address the shortfall in available and attainable housing, experts in the field including Zinder are advocating for…
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JZA+D Design Adds Needed Housing to Historic Neighborhood
”Missing middle approaches are also seen as adding appropriate density to existing residential areas while strengthening their appeal for current residents, according to groups such as the National League of Cities. As jurisdictions around the country strive to address the shortfall in available and attainable housing, experts in the field including Zinder are advocating for…
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BSR ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid Gateway 2 progress
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has reported its highest monthly volume of Gateway 2 determinations to date, marking a significant acceleration in high-rise residential building control activity. According to the latest update, a record 272 decisions were made in October, with London accounting for 76% of all determinations. Overall, 73% of determinations during October were…
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Graven Hill bats prove wildlife can coexist with housing
A bat conservation scheme at the UK’s largest self-build community in Bicester has been hailed as a success. Active bat roosts at Graven Hill have increased from eight in 2024 to 11 in 2025, with further growth expected. The development demonstrates that thoughtfully planned housing can support protected wildlife while delivering new homes. You may…
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UK housing to drop 17% by 2026, OBR Budget leak shows
A leak from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ahead of the official November Budget reveals that the number of houses built in the UK is set to fall sharply in the coming years. Net additions to the housing stock are projected to drop from 260,000 homes a year in the early 2020s to just…
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Trade body warns against £28k housing tax proposal
Building a home in the UK could soon become significantly more expensive, as debate intensifies over a proposed overhaul of landfill tax. Industry representatives warn the changes risk making many smaller housing developments financially unfeasible. A leading national trade body is calling on the government to abandon the proposal before the Autumn Budget, or else…