Reserved Matters approval paves way for new home type in Devon
Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build …
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Deal signed for dozens of affordable homes in Bristol
The delivery of dozens of affordable homes at Berwick Green is a step closer, thanks to a deal between Sovereign Housing Association and Bellway. Celebrating the exchange of contracts, this …
Housing association donates £20k to Dorset cost of living appeal
Sovereign Housing Association has donated £20k to Dorset Community Foundation’s (DCF) Surviving Winter appeal. In its 13th year, the annual campaign aims to raise £100k to support over-50s in the …
EcoRight lime mortar answers aesthetic and performance challenges
Anthology Hoxton Press, Hoxton, London is very much a part of the changing face of the East of London, offering spectacular views over the Capital and surrounded by local amenities, …
Ground breaking celebrated in Oxfordshire as work on energy efficient homes starts
Groundworks are now underway at the Giernalls Road site in Hailey, west Oxfordshire as part of Sovereign’s plans to build more sustainable homes and address local housing need. The housing …
Bold plans submitted to reawaken Silvertown site
Silvertown is expected to become a new cultural hub for the Royal Docks, with brand-new arts and leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants and bars providing residents and visitors a place to …
Swapping Plastic Fantastic for Sustainable Style
Mactaggart & Mickel Launch Eco-Conscious Show Apartment at Stewart Gardens, Newton Mearns Mctaggart & Mickel Homes have launched a spectacular new apartment show home with contemporary yet timeless flair, and …
Sovereign chief executive writes to local stakeholders on damp and mould
The chief executive of Sovereign Housing Association, Mark Washer has written to local MPs and local authority chief executives setting out the robust action the housing association is taking on …
Pall Mall Press, a new 22-storey tower for Liverpool officially tops out
GRAHAM has officially topped out at Pall Mall Press, a new 22-storey tower in Liverpool that will house 336 apartments for the build to rent (BTR) sector. Ridgeback Group is …
CPW partners with Court Collaboration to deliver Birmingham’s first skyscraper, One Eastside
LEADING MEP and sustainability consultancy CPW has partnered with developer Court Collaboration to deliver its most ambitious project to date – One Eastside, the tallest building in Birmingham and the city’s first ever skyscraper. …
Summix announce purchase of Central Quay site in Glasgow from XLB
Property developer Summix Capital has announced the purchase of one of the most exciting development sites in Glasgow from XLB The prime brownfield site includes a current office building at 2 …
Sovereign pledges £3million for customers most affected by cost-of-living crisis
Sovereign Housing Association has pledged an additional £3million in funding to support its customers most impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. The fund will provide more targeted support for its most …
Luxury apart-hotel proposed for Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley
North East Developer Modo Bloc has revealed plans to develop a stylish apart-hotel on a site in the Ouseburn, Newcastle. The rapidly growing Newcastle-based company has submitted plans to the …
Social value key as £12million repairs tender goes live
Sovereign Housing Association is today announcing a new tender for responsive repairs to support its in-house property services team. The new repairs framework represents a major investment, with the tender …
Planning permission secured for £75m student accommodation scheme in Hackney Wick
– The Piano Works will seal the area’s reputation as a growing educational, commercial and cultural hub – Development will provide accommodation to the London School of Fashion and community …
Plans for more energy efficiency measures for council and private homes
440 council tenants in York could benefit from newly-installed energy efficiency measures over the coming two years, with 73 homes already benefitting from improvements. These measures will reduce residents’ energy …
Sovereign snaps up Farnborough shopping centre for £17.6 million to create 350 homes
Sovereign Housing Association has bought the Princes Mead Shopping Centre and two adjacent retail assets in Farnborough for £17.6 million from Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM), on behalf of Local …
CKH agrees contract with Willmott Dixon to build Northminster development
CROSS KEYS HOMES (CKH) has signed contracts with Willmott Dixon to build their flagship Northminster development. Willmott Dixon was invited on to the development team by Peterborough Investment Partnership (PIP) …
Work starts on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw
Construction work has started on a new eco-friendly residential affordable housing scheme for people over the age of 55 in Penshaw. The scheme, which has been named Penshaw Gardens, will …
Nittan fire detection system installed at mixed use development on Emirates Stadium site
Nittan Europe, a leading manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has had its Evolution analogue addressable fire detection system installed throughout Ashburton Triangle, situated on the Emirates Stadium …
Demand for Open Plan Living Rises in Post-Pandemic Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on how we work, how we shop, and how we socialise. And now, it’s affecting our property preferences, too. A Berkshire-based firm, …
Transforming Teesside’s housing choice
A North East construction and regeneration specialist is starting work on a supported housing village in Redcar. Vistry Partnerships North East has secured planning consent and agreed contracts for the …
Introducing Pin Yard. New stylish build-to-rent development launching just minutes walk from Leeds city centre
The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, Grainger plc, is expanding its portfolio of build to rent properties in Leeds, with a stylish new residential development, Pin Yard, …
Homebuilder makes business case for sustainability
Developer with diverse team combines sustainability with profitability Socially progressive and sustainable homebuilder, Placemakers, is delighted to announce the sales launch of its Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace development of eight …
Work begins on £9.7 million affordable housing scheme in Norfolk
Work is underway on a £9.7m housing project that will create 73 new affordable homes in Necton, Norfolk. Named Tower Mill, the development is being delivered by United Living New …
Fire Safety Work Earns Company Top Award
South Tyneside Homes has won a prestigious industry award for its approach to fire safety in residential tower blocks. The housing management company scooped Best Fire Safety Innovation at the …
Centrepoint reveal ‘first look’ at new modular home development to house 33 young homeless people in Peckham, with rent capped at ⅓ of salary
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, has revealed a ‘first look’ at 33 new modular homes built to house young people experiencing homelessness in Peckham, London. The Reuben House …
Doors open for Office to home Conversion in Woking
Vicaima doors have been selected by a Surrey based contractor for new apartments in central Woking town location, converting former office space into smart contemporary living. The trend for re-imagining …
Homebuilder launches pioneering net-zero carbon emitting housing development
An environmentally conscious homebuilder is leading the way in sustainable housing after revealing plans for its first net-zero carbon emitting development. Sixteen houses fully powered by renewable sources and smart technology …
UK construction activity expected to grow despite labour shortages and soaring material costs
– Construction workloads for the next year expected to remain positive – Builders continue to struggle getting materials or skilled workers like bricklayers to site – Despite positive outlook firms …
The Beauty of Bespoke
Introducing Newfoundland with David Phillips Newfoundland is a landmark addition to the London skyline and benefits from uninterrupted views over the capital. Designed by renowned architects Horden Cherry Lee, this …
DLA Secures Green Light For Developers To Deliver New Landmark For Leeds’ International Pool Site
A £270 million development proposal to transform the former International Swimming Pool site at Lisbon Street in Leeds city centre has been granted full planning consent by Leeds City Council. …
Home builder to start construction on 300 homes over three developments
AN AMBITIOUS home building group will start work on creating 300 new homes over three developments, all within a four-week period. Genesis Homes and sister company Russell Armer Homes are …
Eco-homes set the standard for Sheffield
A regeneration partnership is setting the green standard for Sheffield, with a £5.5m project to construct 35 new eco-friendly homes. Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is working with energy and regeneration …
Award-winning FIRETEX® FX6002 chosen for fire protection of high-rise Amsterdam towers
Sherwin-Williams’ award-winning FIRETEX® FX6002 was chosen as part of an intumescent coating system for maximum fire protection of a major residential and hotel development in northern Amsterdam. Y-Towers, under construction …
Sustainable supported housing plan for Teesside
Plans for an innovative retirement village and supported housing development on the edge of Redcar have been submitted to Redcar and Cleveland Council. If approved, the scheme will see the …
Sovereign to deliver first phase of affordable homes at Horlicks Quarter, Slough
Sovereign CEO, Mark Washer, and Rob Perrins, CEO, Berkeley, met with James Swindlehurst, leader of Slough Borough Council and Homes England today to celebrate the first collection of affordable homes …
Style and Sustainability: How UK Homes Have Changed Over Time
Our home designs are an identifying aspect of our nation’s culture. Wood panelling, bay windows, and stone bricks are instantly recognisable as a product of British construction when compared to …
Housing developers’ land banking myth debunked by study
The myth that housing developers are hoarding land after gaining planning consent in order to benefit from a rising market has been debunked in new research by leading planning consultancy …
Godwin Developments submits outline plans for new homes in Shepshed
NATIONAL residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments today announces that it has submitted outline plans for the creation of up to 50 new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, …