3 weeks agoPrivate new housing construction activity declined 6.5% in the three months to February 2026, according to the latest update from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
3 weeks agoBen Jenkinson, head of product and strategy (property development) at United Trust Bank, shared his view on a development finance market defined by viability pressures, shifting sales dynamics and gro
3 weeks agoA West Midlands construction firm has been fined over £15,000 due to repeated failures around suitable rest facilities and hot water provision for workers.
4 weeks agoHelp to Buy policies from the government have helped more affluent homeowners, research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found.
4 weeks agoAhead of Holyrood elections on 7th May, The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) for Scotland has urged the government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure.
1 month agoRecent market cycles have put sustained pressure on SME housebuilders and their lenders. Higher interest rates, rising build costs, and uneven demand have forced many developments to be reviewed, dela
