A multi-million-pound delivery hub of experts in design and energy conservation to help housebuilders meet green targets for new homes has been launched. The cross-sector future homes taskforce announced the news yesterday at a housing and environment summit which included housebuilders Barratts and Archway Homes. Barratt Developments chief executive, and taskforce member, David Thomas said: “We believe every business needs to take responsibility for tackling climate change and are proud to be working alongside other industry leaders to build for [...]

Attracting developers post Brexit to invest in the country’s seaside towns and cities by offering one point of contact is behind the government’s new coastal agreement. The government has revised the coastal concordat of seven years ago to make consenting development easier and to promote sustainable growth. The National Federation of Builders housing and planning policy head Rico Wojtulewicz said: “Due to being hemmed in by greenbelt and the sea, coastal regions often have trouble growing in size and stimulating [...]

Connor Kus at Hank Zarihs – In times like this deciding to close or change the way you do business might not be the best choice in the long run, Clay Young wanted to make it a bit easier for his tenants.   His company has decided to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to helping tenants in this daunting time by “not expecting its restaurant tenants to pay April’s rent”   City Wok, Main street [...]

Homes with fewer steps, wider corridors and easier access for wheelchairs are being suggested in a consultation paper released yesterday. The government estimates the number of people in England over 85 will nearly double to 3 million by mid-2043. Housing secretary Robert Jenrick said: “It’s vital we start building more accessible housing for older and disabled people now. People are living longer lives and the proportion of older people in the population is increasing.” Currently, all new homes must meet [...]