Andy Burnham calls for more diversity in property sector to fuel net zero ambitions Jul 8, 2021 Andy Burnham has called for more diversity in the property sector if it is to confront the challenges of reaching net zero. He was speaking at a Regeneration Brainery event in Stockport – an interactive programme aimed at getting young people from a diverse range of backgrounds interested in a career in the built environment. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Board of Home REIT splash £166m on acquiring 23 portfolios Oct 19, 2021 Home REIT plc, which funds the acquisition and creation of high quality properties across the UK that are dedicated to providing accommodation to homeless people, has deployed £166.4 million of the proceeds raised in the Company’s significantly oversubscribed £350 million equity issue in September 2021. In less than one month following the Initial Issue, the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Challenging My Own Authenticity: The LGBTQ+ Mentoring Programme Apr 26, 2021 Last year I joined our in-house LGBTQ+ mentoring programme, hoping to inspire and support others. I’m currently a mentor to two colleagues. I’ve never been fully in the closet at work, but for 20 years I was careful about how open I was, and I side-stepped questions about a husband. My mantra was ‘I’ve never […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fundamental Focus on Social Inclusion Vital to Future of Sustainable Cities Apr 2, 2021 Equality and social inclusion must go hand in hand with climate protection and economic growth to ensure the long-term success of sustainable cities and a green recovery post-pandemic, says a new report. The Rethinking Sustainable Citiesreport highlights how the pandemic has resulted in a greater imperative to unify efforts and change our cities for the better, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Generation Z: Ensuring the built environment can secure its future-fit workforce Mar 8, 2021 As the priorities and ambitions of school leavers and graduates evolve, the built environment industry has a challenge to make young people feel attracted to it. Here KARINA CONNOLLY of Morgan Sindall Construction, explains how three of the industry’s biggest firms have taken steps to face up to that challenge The question of how to […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Green light for the 266-home sustainable community outside Cheltenham Mar 28, 2023 Approval has been granted by Cheltenham Borough Council for the creation of 266 new homes at Swindon Farm, Cheltenham. The development, delivered by Persimmon Homes, forms the first phase of the North West Cheltenham Strategic Allocation, defined by the Joint Core Strategy of Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester Councils. The consortium of Bloor Homes and Persimmon […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Home REIT raises £263m to acquire high-quality resi properties Jun 1, 2022 Further to the announcement of 16 May 2022, the Board of Home REIT, which funds the acquisition and creation of high-quality properties across the UK that are dedicated to providing suitable accommodation for homeless people, is pleased to announce that it has raised gross proceeds of approximately £263 million through a significantly oversubscribed Subsequent Placing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Home REIT set to deploy further £60m Dec 20, 2021 Home REIT plc, which funds the acquisition and creation of high quality properties across the UK that are dedicated to providing accommodation to homeless people, announces that it has deployed a further £60.2 million of the proceeds raised in the Company’s significantly oversubscribed £350 million equity issue in September 2021 (the “Initial Issue”). £289.1 million […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leading housing association LiveWest reveals unique military veterans project May 14, 2021 Military veterans will have the opportunity to help build their own home as part of a new affordable housing development in Plymouth. The Stirling Project will include 25 self-contained affordable homes to rent – up to 12 of which will be self-built by former service personnel in need of housing. Leading housing association LiveWest has […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leeds secures £16.8 million boost for new plans to help residents access affordable green home upgrades Mar 22, 2023 Hundreds more households will enjoy cheaper energy bills thanks to green upgrades after Leeds City Council secured £16.8 million to progress its plans to deliver climate-friendly housing across the city. The funding will enable the council to kick start the delivery of its new Net Zero Homes Plan, which sets out actions the local authority […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lord Kerslake – building a more inclusive, diverse and fair economy Jun 30, 2021 As the former Head of the UK Civil Service, I know all too well the challenges that come with dealing with a crisis when you are at the top of Government. At a time of crisis, people look more than ever to state institutions for leadership – be that economic leadership, political leadership, or even […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxley health & wellbeing facility and homes receive planning approval Mar 24, 2023 A major milestone has been reached with City of Wolverhampton Council planning committee granting outline planning approval for construction of a new health & wellbeing facility and neighbouring homes in Oxley. The modern health & wellbeing facility and new homes will sit on the site of the former Oxley Day Training Centre. A feasibility study for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
