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From customer to colleague: Leigh’s journey with ForHousing and its Tenant Talent Pool

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Leigh Mullen is a valued member of ForHousing’s Extra Care team – but a year ago, becoming a ForHousing colleague wasn’t something she had imagined for herself. After leaving employment and facing uncertainty, Leigh called ForHousing’s Customer Connect Hub to... View Article

Aster appoints Richard Blakeway as Non-Executive Director to strengthen customer-focused Board scrutiny

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Aster Group has appointed former Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 October 2026. Having previously been Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, Chair of the Homes for London Board and Non-Executive Director of Homes England, Richard brings... View Article

Colony Architects Wins Architectural Practice of the Year at the Thames Valley Property Awards

Thursday, 1st October 2026

The award recognises Colony Architects’ collaborative, specialist‑driven approach to design and its impact across heritage, residential and community‑focused regeneration projects. Theale, Berkshire – 30 September 2026 – Colony Architects has been named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Thames Valley Property Awards, following a... View Article

Salboy enters Build-To-Rent market with launch of first 2,000 Everway Homes

Thursday, 1st October 2026

New brand, Everway Homes, sits within the Salboy Group Manchester, 1 October 2026 – Salboy, the nationwide property development and funding group, has entered the build-to-rent (BTR) market for the first time with the launch of its dedicated BTR brand,... View Article

YTL Developments reveals first Build to Rent projects at Brabazon

Thursday, 1st October 2026

YTL Developments has unveiled two major investments in Build-to-Rent (BTR) homes as it continues to accelerate the speed of delivery at Brabazon: the new town for the West of England being built on the historic former Filton Airfield. Construction is... View Article

Spitfire Homes acquires land to deliver 127 new homes within the grounds of Droitwich Spa’s historic Impney Estate

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Spitfire Homes acquires land to deliver 127 new homes within the grounds of Droitwich Spa’s historic Impney Estate Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has acquired a 9.9-acre site within the grounds of the historic Impney Estate in Droitwich Spa, strengthening its... View Article

Record temperatures, record deals: Allison Homes South West seals £85m of deals in eight days

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Allison Homes South West has secured land and development deals worth £85 million in just eight working days, underlining the housebuilder’s appetite for growth despite challenging economic conditions. The run of activity came over the scorching Summer, comprising multiple new... View Article

Bellway releases first detailed images of new homes at The Comptons on former Harold Wood Hospital site

Thursday, 1st October 2026

The first detailed images of the new three and four-bedroom houses being built on the former Harold Wood Hospital site in Romford have been revealed. Bellway Thames Gateway is building 96 new homes at The Comptons, one of the final... View Article

Future proofing homes for adaptability key to Government’s care-at-home plans, say experts

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Housing design, maintenance and adaptations will play a key role in supporting the Government’s plans to increase care at home for older people according to ageing and housing experts at the University of Stirling. The university says that delivering more... View Article

Innovative Green Roof Solutions From Optigrun

Thursday, 1st October 2026

For over 50 years, Optigrun has been at the forefront of roof greening innovation, helping transform urban environments across Europe. Through industry-leading green roof systems, expert technical support, and dedicated customer service, we work with architects and contractors to create... View Article

Myson: one manufacturer, a complete heating range

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Myson is uniquely placed to support heating professionals with the UK’s most comprehensive ranges of heat emitters and controls. Their portfolio spans panel and designer radiators, towel warmers, underfloor heating, fan convectors, LST radiators, electric heating, and hydronic and electronic... View Article

Setcrete® Partners with Band of Builders

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Setcrete, the leading manufacturer of floor levelling compounds and ceramic tile adhesives for builders, has agreed to become a Company Partner of national construction charity, Band of Builders. In addition to financial support for the charity, Setcrete will supply products for projects being undertaken... View Article

Reshaping the patient experience, at Reuben Young People’s Centre

Thursday, 1st October 2026

At the heart of the new Reuben Young People’s Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was a focus on reimagining the clinical feel that can often be associated with healthcare spaces, instead creating a welcoming environment that promotes healing and... View Article

Fire Door Procurement – Distinguishing between ‘claimed’ and ‘evidenced’ performance

Thursday, 1st October 2026

The Grady Doors vision is a housing sector where residents feel safe, landlords feel confident, and every fire door is backed by proof, not assumptions. How can social housing procurement and duty holders confidently distinguish between what is claimed and... View Article

School water efficiency and safety: Now’s the time to plan remedial work for 2027, says Keraflo

Thursday, 1st October 2026

With pupils and staff now back in the routine of the school year, Keraflo is encouraging facilities managers to use the start of term to plan water-system remedial work well ahead of the next holiday closures. The return to school... View Article

The housing event built around asset performance, compliance and better homes

Thursday, 1st October 2026

HOMES UK 2026 | 25-26 November 2026 | Excel London For housing professionals responsible for maintaining, improving and future-proofing homes, HOMES UK 2026 brings together the people, policies and practical solutions shaping the sector. Across six dedicated content theatres, explore the challenges... View Article

Rationel products are now part of the VELFAC range

Thursday, 1st October 2026

The Rationel brand is being wound down in the UK, but the established window and door systems familiar to housebuilders and developers remain available as part of the VELFAC product range. Rationel Aura and Auraplus are now VELFAC Ribo, while... View Article

Marley SolarTile® projects support energy efficiency targets

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Every square metre of a building must not only be justified but also used to its fullest extent. Over the past few years, the expectations for roofs have transitioned from merely providing protection against the elements to providing a way... View Article