Construction
New Right to Light guidance for homeowners left in the shadows
“Ancient lights are still a current day safeguard against unwanted obstruction to natural light,” says the RICS.
Gove declares ‘a victory for leaseholders’ as major housebuilders sign building safety pledge
"This is just the beginning," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove. "We will do whatever it takes to hold industry to account, and under our new measures there will be nowhere to hide."
Slow growth predicted for development land values as building costs climb
"Developers will need to absorb new costs, and tighten margins in order to secure sites in what we expect to continue to be a competitive market," says Savills' head of regional development.
Work gets underway on luxury multi-townhouse scheme opposite Harrods
Super-prime construction firm Knowles will be delivering Phase 1 works at 3-11 Lancelot Place
Construction tech firm Modulous installs UK MD
Jason Bennett-Meere has been promoted to the newly-created UK Managing Director role at off-site house-building business Modulous.
Insurance warning for homeowners as build costs continue to soar
‘Buildings should always be covered for the amount it would cost to replace them, and that cost could be much greater than anticipated’, says Savills
Housing starts plummet with materials & skills in short supply
Project starts are down by 46% on last year’s levels, reports Glenigan
Bloomberg: London’s Housing and Climate Crises Are on a Collision Course
Jess Shankleman takes deep dive into the impact of climate change - specifically flooding - on the capital’s housing stock, featuring data analysis and graphics by Marie Patino.
Works begin on giant Belgravia regen scheme
The Ebury Bridge scheme promises the largest delivery of new affordable homes in Westminster in a generation.
Developers livid over Gove’s ‘cartel’ comments
The Housing Secretary said he is 'not particularly popular' with housebuilders at the moment
Gove ‘disappointed’ as property developers ‘fall short’ on cladding remediation
"If an agreement is not reached by the end of March, I have been clear that government will impose a solution in law," warns the Housing Secretary, "and have taken powers to impose this solution through…
Radical overhaul of construction industry needed if UK to have any chance of net zero by 2050 – new research
The industry is fragmented, and the government is introducing initiatives with no consideration for unintended consequences - meeting net zero will simply will not happen without some joined-up thinking,…