Platform Housing Group announces three new senior appointments   Photo caption: Samantha Evans, Martin Woods and Stephen Edwards have all joined Platform Property Care  A Midlands-based social landlord has appointed three new heads of service within its asset management function.  Platform Housing Group – one of the UK’s largest social landlords – has appointed Samantha Evans as Head of Strategic Asset Management; Martin Woods …

Residential development finance shake-up – ‘Tick box traditional lending’ is no longer meeting the needs of today’s small to medium sized developers that are losing money and patience by being pigeonholed into set products that don’t satisfy their requirements, according to new research by Avamore Capital. The …

Burrington Estates has appointed David Jervis, the former head of Spitfire Bespoke Homes, to lead its expansion into the Midlands as it embarks on an ambitious growth plan. The Exeter-based residential and commercial developer has grown into a thriving business in the South West with …

The government has been warned that it faces a major public backlash if it attempts to use an increase in domestic gas prices as a way of forcing homeowners to buy expensive low carbon heating appliances in own homes. A consultation is due to launch …

Following a successful 15 years since the Hill Group first opened its Western region operation, the business has upsized to a new regional office in Abingdon. Previously based in Bicester, the team will benefit from a 4,500sqft open plan environment that will further promote collaborative …

New MD : The founder of Wakefield-based architects JRP Associates, John Paley, has named a new board of directors to steer the award-winning firm into a new era. Promoted to the board is Managing Director, Vikki Sykes; Laura Mepham, Director of Planning & Design; and …

Approved loans from Brickflow. The UK’s first search engine for development finance – has secured £47.6 million in approved loans in its first six months, supporting the delivery of 220 (208 residential and 12 commercial) units.  Launched on 30 October, the digital platform connects borrowers and lenders …

Shared Ownership at Dockside : Known as one of London’s most exclusive areas, Canary Wharf has become a highly desirable location for many home hunters across the world, however, renting or buying a property in this iconic district brings with it a premium price tag. …

A rare opportunity to buy a new home, stamp duty free, with an enviable address in the City of Westminster is being offered at the new NOMA development. Ideal for busy professionals, the 109 stylish apartments and duplexes offer a peaceful sanctuary from the bustle …

Rippon Homes builds up female employees : Mansfield based housebuilder, Rippon Homes, is supporting Junior Quantity Surveyor, Sarah Morris, build a fulfilling career in what is often perceived as a male dominated industry. 26-year-old Sarah, who lives in Edwinstowe with her partner Arron, joined the …