{"id":13929,"date":"2026-11-03T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=13929"},"modified":"2026-11-03T09:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:00:47","slug":"tuesday-03-11-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/tuesday-03-11-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday: 03\/11\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 03\/11\/2026<\/h6>\n
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Your daily round-up of key housing news, funding, partnerships and policy updates across the UK.<\/div>\n <\/div><\/span><\/h6>\n

Peabody has increased its borrowing by \u00a3400m, from \u00a3100m to \u00a3500m, to strengthen investment in existing homes, building safety and sustainability, while supporting affordable housebuilding and community services across London and the South East. <\/span> Peabody Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Thirteen Group is investing \u00a33.3m in improvements to hundreds of homes in Saltersgill, Middlesbrough, with Esh Construction. Phase two covered 164 properties, while phase three will replace windows and doors across 442 homes by spring 2027. <\/span> Esh Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The National Housing Bank has committed up to \u00a370m to Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living\u2019s FRESH fund, supporting a \u00a31bn-plus portfolio of professionally managed rental homes through forward-funding agreements with housebuilders. NewArch Homes, managed by Octopus Capital, has secured a \u00a325m revolving credit facility from Lloyds to support its housing activities. <\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Estates Gazette<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Newham Council has ordered emergency structural works at Galliard Homes\u2019 Caxton Works development in Canning Town after safety concerns forced the evacuation of five blocks, affecting around 211 households. Barcud has begun energy-efficiency upgrades at Maes y Deri in Ceredigion, due for completion in early 2027. An asbestos consultancy completed management surveys at Lincoln Cathedral and more than 90 estate properties. Torus Homes has started building 34 eco-focused social homes in Knowsley, to be offered at half the price of private rates. <\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Housing Digital<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Magazine UK<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Housing Executive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

East Lothian Council delivered 71 new homes in 2025\/26, with strong repairs performance and high tenant satisfaction. Pinnacle Group\u2019s FY26 ESG report recorded \u00a395m in social value generated and a 22% reduction in carbon emissions. South Lanarkshire Council is continuing its housebuilding and acquisition programme, with 1,000 additional council homes planned to address affordable housing demand. <\/span> East Lothian Council<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Pinnacle Group<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> South Lanarkshire Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

L&Q\u2019s report examines the challenges facing large urban social landlords as they approach 2030. It finds that landlords\u2019 decisions and services are influenced by location, residents\u2019 needs, and the size, type and condition of their housing stock. <\/span> L&Q Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Lifestone Homes has reported an improved surplus in its first half-year trading update since its formation through the merger of Settle and Paradigm last October. The update provides an early indication of the merged organisation\u2019s financial performance. <\/span> Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A young couple in Thurso have raised concerns about persistent damp and mould in their home, saying it is affecting their ability to breathe at night. The issue has led to a dispute with their housing association over its cause. Source: <\/span> John O\u2019Groat Journal and Caithness Courier<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Salford\u2019s \u00a32.5bn Crescent masterplan, covering 240 acres around the University of Salford, is being updated to reflect development over the past five years. Castle Green secured approval for 330 homes at Thelwall Heyes in Warrington after the Department for Transport lifted its objection. Plans have been submitted for up to 255 homes in Daventry, while 223 homes at Loxwood have been recommended for approval. Detailed plans for 200 homes in Thornaby are under consideration following an appeal. A 190-home scheme in Ripon includes 76 affordable properties and awaits approval. An Oxfordshire developer has appealed after the council failed to determine its 170-home application within the required timeframe. <\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Northampton Chronicle<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> The Argus<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Teesside Live<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Darlington & Stockton Times<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Oxford Mail<\/span><\/a>\n

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Daily News: 03\/11\/2026 Peabody has increased its borrowing by \u00a3400m, from \u00a3100m to \u00a3500m, to strengthen investment in existing homes, building safety and sustainability, while supporting affordable housebuilding and community services across London and the South East. Peabody Group Thirteen Group is investing \u00a33.3m in improvements to hundreds of homes in Saltersgill, Middlesbrough, with Esh […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-daily-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13929"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13936,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13929\/revisions\/13936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}