Social housing finances under pressure despite most stable policy environment in nearly 20 years, Housemark report finds

Social housing finances under pressure despite most stable policy environment in nearly 20 years, Housemark report finds The social housing sector is operating in its most stable policy and funding environment for nearly two decades, yet financial pressure remains intense and delivery capacity is constrained, according to Housemark’s new 2026 housing sector finance analysis. The…

Liverpool named first pilot region in new £85million national drive to boost UK construction productivity and social housing delivery

Liverpool named first pilot region in new £85million national drive to boost UK construction productivity and social housing delivery Liverpool City Region has been selected to host the pilot of the Industrialising and Digitalising Construction Challenge, an £85million initiative aiming to overhaul how Britain delivers sustainable social housing, schools, hospitals and public infrastructure. The Challenge…

Leeds Council unveils new strategy for affordable housing delivery over next decade

Leeds Council unveils new strategy for affordable housing delivery over next decade Leeds City Councillors have approved a 10-year strategy designed to boost the delivery of affordable housing in the city. A previous Leeds City Council action plan for housing growth achieved significant results between 2022 and 2025, with nearly 1,900 affordable homes, many for…

The six protections every new-build buyer must check before signing

The six protections every new-build buyer must check before signing With 53% of homebuyers saying they would prefer a new build, demand remains high, but so do the risks if buyers fail to ask the right questions. Buying a new build often means committing to a property that is not yet finished, which makes the…

Residential sector continues to lag behind as wider construction industry battles persistent economic challenges

Residential sector continues to lag behind as wider construction industry battles persistent economic challenges New research from Glenigan finds that construction remains markedly lower than pre-Pandemic levels as the challenging economic landscape persists. The latest Construction Index, which looks at the three months to the end of February 2026 and covers all underlying projects with…

Shared ownership sales rise 2% as buyers urged to consider full costs

Shared ownership sales rise 2% as buyers urged to consider full costs A total of 18,603 initial shared ownership sales were completed by large private registered providers and local authorities between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025, up 2% on the previous year. Around 70% of those sales were to first-time buyers. While the…

Developers selected for two brownfield regeneration schemes in Sheffield city centre

Developers selected for two brownfield regeneration schemes in Sheffield city centre Sheffield City Council and Homes England have selected developers to lead the transformation of two brownfield sites into two new urban communities. Capital&Centric and Great Places have been selected to jointly regenerate the site at Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration will lead the transformation…

Gateshead Council unveils £311million housing investment plan

Gateshead Council unveils £311million housing investment plan Gateshead Council has announced over £311million investment in council housing across the town over the next five years as it sets out plans to expand the supply of new affordable homes and upgrade its existing stock. The funding, which will come from the Council’s Housing Revenue Account and…

House prices stall in February but outlook positive for 2026, Rightmove reports

House prices stall in February but outlook positive for 2026, Rightmove reports UK house prices have seen the strongest start to a year since 2020 despite a lack of growth in February. Rightmove’s latest House Price Index reported the UK average house price as £368,019, falling just £12 from January. Despite the standstill, house prices…

UK towns with the most affordable housing

UK towns with the most affordable housing Expert reveals the UK towns building the highest proportion of affordable housing, with Middlesbrough taking first place. Nationwide data shows that UK house prices have increased over the past year, with an annual growth rate of 2.5% and an average price of around £271,000. As a result, housing remains out…