Sustainable builds – the future of housing
Globally, the built environment accounts for 39% of gross annual carbon emissions.* As more businesses ramp up their sustainability agenda in the pursuit of NetZero, the housing industry faces increasing pressure to lower its carbon footprint. One local housing development…
Leading Norwegian timber technology takes continental residence at the heart of the European Quarter in Brussels
Kebony wood decking completes sustainable transformation at the Norwegian Embassy A renovated roof terrace on the 10th floor of Norway House, located in Brussels’s European Quarter and overlooking Rue Archimède and Le Berlaymont, the home of the European Commission, has…
Major milestone for Leeds’ SOYO neighbourhood with dual approval for final phase
Caddick Group’s SOYO development at the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter has secured planning approval for the final phase of the new neighbourhood from Leeds City Council’s City Plans Panel. Following a positive period of public consultation, Blocks A and…
Chinneck Shaw appointed managing agent for Ravelin Housing’s first Build to Rent scheme
Portsmouth and Southsea estate, letting and property management agency Chinneck Shaw has been appointed to manage the first purpose-built Build to Rent (BtR) project from Ravelin Housing Ltd, Portsmouth City Council’s wholly owned development company. As managing agent for Brewery…
Couple fall in love with new home at Old Sawmill development in Great Bowden
A couple who recently moved to a new development in Great Bowden say staff have “gone above and beyond” in helping them settle into their “beautiful” new home. Doreen and Michael McNamara are settling into their new house at Cora’s…
Winter warning: Drying laundry inside causes havoc on the home & health
Despite falling temperatures, Britons have been warned about the potential dangers of hanging laundry to dry inside due to the risk of mould. Home insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have cautioned homeowners about drying clothes indoors, as it can pose a serious health…
Store cupboard cleaning products for a healthier home this Christmas
Christmas is a time of indulgence, excess and let’s be honest, waste. We buy, eat and throw away more than usual letting our healthy and environmentally friendly habits slip to the sideline. This Christmas, Wecasa, wants to encourage UK households…
The Country House Department bolsters team
The Country House Department (TCHD) has expanded its team with the appointment of three new country house specialists. Founded by Andrew Russell and Ben Bentley in 2020, this month TCHD is joined by Freddy Dalrymple Hamilton as Regional Director, and…
MORE GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE NEEDED LOCALLY TO REACH HOUSING TARGETS, SAYS EXPERT PANEL
A PANEL of architecture, planning and property experts is calling for more strategic thinking on local residential regeneration. Professionals gathered recently for a roundtable, hosted by GT3 Architects, to discuss how the UK can achieve its housing goals of 300,000…
Brandt Design reveal 2024 kitchen trends
Luxury kitchen and interior design specialists, Brandt Design, anticipate the latest trends for the home in 2024 by revealing its top predictions for the UK kitchen and how next level personalisation is top priority… Julia Steadman, Commercial Director at Brandt…