Story Homes secures planning approval for 136 new homes in Longton

New scheme will provide landscaped open space, sustainable features, and significant community benefits Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement* for a new residential... View Article

Water efficient bathrooms for long-lasting benefits

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) water reduction delivery plan is beginning to flex its muscles – and mandatory water efficiency labelling is part of that process. Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at... View Article

The do’s and don’ts of social networking

With their inherent efficiencies of scale, heat networks are becoming increasingly popular, but there are key considerations for developers for ensuring long-term performance, and they are not for every scenario, says Altecnic’s Josh Collins As the UK housing sector responds... View Article

See Intergas at InstallerSHOW 2026

Join Intergas at InstallerSHOW to explore our latest heating innovations, rewards, and renewable solutions for installers. We’re excited to announce that Intergas will be at InstallerSHOW this year, and we’d love to see you there. Visit our stand to discover... View Article

Gateley Legal bolsters North West residential development team

Gateley Legal has strengthened its specialist residential development team in Manchester with the appointments of partner Billy Poulter and associate Shay Moore. Poulter brings more than 13 years of residential development and regeneration experience to the team, having previously held... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Kitchens & Diners

Whether you’re designing a space to cook and eat with the family or for entertaining large groups, find inspiration in our selection of products and fittings for your kitchen and dining spaces.  1. The Barney extending kitchen table (pictured in... View Article

Maximise your space

Jessica Smith of Curated Spaces and Studio Smith Interior Design shares her top tips for maximising space, improving flow and avoiding costly mistakes during your project. Most people assume an interior designer comes in at the end, once the walls... View Article

NSBRC Masterclass: planning permission

For many self-builders, securing planning permission can feel like the finish line. In reality, it is something quite different: a milestone – significant, yes – but only one step in a longer and often more complex journey. What follows a... View Article

Life on the edge

Jane Ramsay and Neil Manfield’s self-built home is a love letter to a happy childhood in west Wales. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Martin Gardner Perched on a cliff above the west Wales coast, Jane and Neil’s self-built home is all... View Article