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Nature by Kronos Homes, Costa Blanca, Spain
Christian de Portzamparc’s open block urban vision has done much to create enriched living experiences for city environments. In front of the golden sands of Playa de San Juan in Alicante, Spain, the avant-garde residential development Nature, from Kronos Homes,...
Make The Most Of The Great Outdoors With A Home At Timberworks
Government research has revealed that almost half the population (46%) is spending more time outside than before the pandemic, with 42% of adults reporting that nature and wildlife is more important than ever to their wellbeing, and more than a...
Cut Your Commute At Centrum By Network Homes
Analysis by Transport for London (TfL) revealed that 1.7 million Londoners have made use of the rail network over the past few weeks – around 40% of pre-pandemic ridership. This figure will no doubt grow in the coming months, as...
New Lewisham Homes Are The Final Chapter In The Heathside & Lethbridge Regeneration
Recently voted one of the top 10 hotspots for first time buyers in London, the vibrant and diverse London borough of Lewisham has certainly made its mark amongst London’s property hunters, experiencing a very impressive 94% increase in property values...
Bellway Launches Fabulous Apartments in Farnborough
Perfectly positioned in a desirable central location, buyers can take full advantage of Farnborough’s thriving town centre living at Bellway Homes’ new development, Sky Plaza. Launching this weekend, Sky Plaza will offer a contemporary collection of 173 one and two-bedroom...
Planning & Design
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How To Use 2021 Colours Of The Year In Your Kitchen & Bathroom
As 2021 gets off to an uncertain start, Dulux and Pantone have released their 2021 Colours of the Year to help inspire homeowners decorate and transform their homes. There are many ways that these colours can be used stylishly in...
The Record-Breaking Ciel Hotel from The First Group, Dubai Based Property Company
Ground has been broken on construction of the new Ciel hotel in Dubai Marina, with the final concrete pour for the foundations scheduled for early September 2020. Ground is not the only thing that will be broken – once complete,...
Ways architects achieve temperature regulation for buildings through design
Beautiful buildings are a sight to behold, but there’s no sense in having an exquisite build that doesn’t keep its occupants comfortable. The primary purpose of a building is, of course, to be used by people after all. Therefore, temperature...
How garden villages will impact industries and societies around the UK
The housing and building sectors are under great scrutiny in 2018, but the future appears bright. Considering that the Government Construction Strategy promises to boost productivity in government construction, and the pledge to build one million homes in the UK...
Winners of A’ Design Awards & Competition Announced
The A’ Design Awards & Competition, one of the world’s largest international design awards, has announced the winners of the 2017 – 2018 competition. All entries were carefully evaluated by an international panel of experts, including scholars, members of the...
Management & Estate Services
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BiKBBI survey reveals stark scale of installer skills gap
The Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom industry must act quickly to avoid a dramatic shortfall in skilled installers over the coming 10 years according to the results of a survey published today by the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom...
Garden Landscaping and the Law
With spring upon us, many will be turning to garden upgrades and make-overs as the weather improves and lockdown restrictions begin to ease to allow meeting in private gardens and outdoor spaces. Hard and soft landscaping will add texture, character...
Choosing a trusted builder for your home improvements
Top tips for choosing a trusted builder for your home improvements Homeowners and landlords looking to find a quality builder to carry out improvement works to their property can follow these top tips for choosing a trusted professional from the...
When Is The Best Time To Replace Your Windows?
Windows are among the most prominent features in your house. Apart from their functional purpose, windows also highlight the aesthetic of most homes. That’s why you need a perfect window for your house both for functionality and beauty. It’s important...
Kitchen refurbishments for customers
A housing association has announced a kitchen refurbishment programme, following on from a recent customer consultation survey. Platform Housing Group – one of the largest social housing landlords in the UK – will start work modernising 750 kitchens from spring this year, with the expectation of increasing these numbers over the coming years. ...
Products & Materials
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London Borough of Brent to Build More Homes
Property developer Wates Residential has been appointed by the London Borough of Brent for the construction of 149 new homes by December 2021. The £23.4 million project will see the construction of two new buildings, which will offer 92 homes...
Apartment Scheme in Croydon Receives Funding
The 251-unit Taberner House scheme in Croydon has received a £100 million funding from Legal & General (L&G), which agreed on the deal with developer HUB and specialist investor Bridges Fund Management. L&G will take ownership of the 35-storey building,...
Ideal Flatmate Platform Keeps Growing
Ideal Flatmate, the UK’s first flatmate matching site, has seen rapid growth over the past 12 months, passing £1 million in seed funding. It is now experiencing 2,000 properties being uploaded each month by landlords and letting agents with rooms...
New Social Homes in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a special funding programme that will bring 10,000 new homes in the capital over the next four years. In what will be the first ever City Hall programme dedicated to supporting council...
New Research on Home Renovation and Redecoration
A research from Direct Line Home Insurance found that approximately half a million homeowners in the UK go over budget when redecorating or renovating their home each year, especially younger people. They underestimate the cost of it by around £3.4...
Business, Legal & Financial
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One Public Estate launches £25million Self and Custom Build Fund
The Right to Build Task Force welcomes todays opening of the up to £75million Brownfield Land Release Fund, which includes a dedicated £25million fund for self and custom build projects. The fund, announced in the Autumn and co-ordinated by One...
HOME BUILDERS LOOK AHEAD TO LOCKDOWN LIFTING
Non-essential maintenance work in homes allowed from 26 April. Scottish home builders are keenly awaiting the planned 26 April lifting of restrictions which have prevented workers from entering customers’ homes for non-essential aftercare work during the latest lockdown and over...
KBB Retailers risk wave of employment tribunals following Uber ruling
Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailers risk being hit by wave of employment tribunals following Uber ruling, warns trade institute. Some of the biggest names in retail as well as a host of independent showrooms are at risk of falling foul...
Improved Margins at Aberdeenshire Housebuilding and Construction Group
Bancon Group reports positive trading performance, despite COVID Bancon Group has announced positive trading results for the year ending 31 March 2020. A marked improvement in margins at the Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction group led to an increase in operating...
Launch of next-generation property and finance services
Unique approach to solutions provision with unrivalled proposition from industry experts A unique firm to assist businesses and help them prosper in the ‘new normal’ with an innovative approach to property and finance-based services has launched today. ARMCo is the...
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Nature by Kronos Homes, Costa Blanca, Spain
Christian de Portzamparc’s open block urban vision has done much to create enriched living experiences for city environments. In front of the golden sands of Playa de San Juan in Alicante, Spain, the avant-garde residential development Nature, from Kronos Homes,...
Make The Most Of The Great Outdoors With A Home At Timberworks
Government research has revealed that almost half the population (46%) is spending more time outside than before the pandemic, with 42% of adults reporting that nature and wildlife is more important than ever to their wellbeing, and more than a...
Cut Your Commute At Centrum By Network Homes
Analysis by Transport for London (TfL) revealed that 1.7 million Londoners have made use of the rail network over the past few weeks – around 40% of pre-pandemic ridership. This figure will no doubt grow in the coming months, as...
New Lewisham Homes Are The Final Chapter In The Heathside & Lethbridge Regeneration
Recently voted one of the top 10 hotspots for first time buyers in London, the vibrant and diverse London borough of Lewisham has certainly made its mark amongst London’s property hunters, experiencing a very impressive 94% increase in property values...
Bellway Launches Fabulous Apartments in Farnborough
Perfectly positioned in a desirable central location, buyers can take full advantage of Farnborough’s thriving town centre living at Bellway Homes’ new development, Sky Plaza. Launching this weekend, Sky Plaza will offer a contemporary collection of 173 one and two-bedroom...