Prime London sales values dip in February
Supply and demand begin to balance in lettings market as rental growth stabilises, LonRes finds.
Gove intervenes on London Plan to boost housing delivery
The housing secretary has told London mayor Sadiq Khan that the plan is holding back housebuilding in the capital.
Khan pledges to deliver 40,000 council homes if re-elected
This comes after the mayor of London also unveiled a new £100m Housing Kickstarter Fund.
Modular developer Lighthouse files administration notice
The company said it was continuing efforts to secure the future of the business.
Greencore secures £30m investment to support sustainable development
The funding will support the developer’s plans to build up to 10,000 low-carbon homes.
Berkeley on track to report £550m pre-tax profit for year to end of April
Trading update confirms housebuilder expects to achieve £1.5bn three-year profit forecast by April 2026.
John Lewis axes plans for housing to contribute 40% of profits
Last October the group announced it entered the BTR market and launched a management services business.
CMA launches investigation into Barratt’s £2.5bn takeover of Redrow
The CMA may proactively contact companies and organisations active in the markets affected by the deal.
Homes England acquires Worthing site to deliver 250 homes
The acquisition forms part of the body’s plans to regenerate challenging brownfield areas.
Vistry announces £34m affordable housing deal with Platform Housing
The funding will be used to support the delivery of 133 MMC homes in Rushden.
Homes England and West Mids authority sign deal to boost housebuilding
Up to £400m has been earmarked through a devolution deal for affordable housing.
Labour group claims second staircase policy ‘has gridlocked 38,000 London homes’
Data follows Vistry Group’s revelation that it spent more than £19m last year as a result of the new rules.
Tri7 and Fusion get go-ahead for Leeds PBSA scheme
The student accommodation development will have more than 800 beds.
Empiric posts strong annual figures as NAV and rents rise
Revenue increased 10.3%, driven by a lift in rental income
Rowley makes case for UK investment and ‘beautiful’ buildings at Mipim
The housing minister said “the UK is here and open for business” in his speech.
Building control registration deadlines extended
Developers were originally required to sign up to the BSR by 6 April.
Dawn and Drum JV unveils final £95m phase of Glasgow’s Collegelands scheme
The project would include 586 purpose-built student accommodation beds and 182 build-to rent-homes.
Vistry bucks housebuilder gloom with surge in profit and sales
Firm posted a 23.2% rise in profit and forecast higher completions in 2024 driven by strong demand.
Zorin Finance provides £25m loan for Devon resi development
The funding will support the delivery of 98 homes built over seven phases.
Ambassador Group secures £21m loan for Glasgow resi scheme
The funding will be used to develop more than 70 homes and accompanying infrastructure.