{"id":8435,"date":"2025-07-29T12:34:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=8435"},"modified":"2025-07-30T07:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:38:25","slug":"tuesday-29-07-2025-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/tuesday-29-07-2025-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday: 29\/07\/2025 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blue-color\">\n<h6>Daily News: 29\/07\/2025<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarion Housing Group\u2019s Q1 2025\/26 update shows strong financial results with higher surpluses than last year. Group turnover was \u00a3260.5m, steady compared to Q1 2024\/25, while continuing to invest in new and existing homes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investegate.co.uk\/announcement\/rns\/affinity-sutton-capital-markets-plc--51gc\/quarterly-performance-update-\/9006725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investegate<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bromford Housing Association has completed its strategic exit from the market rent sector, raising over \u00a320m. This refocuses its efforts on delivering social housing and reinforces its commitment to affordable homes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bromford.co.uk\/news\/20m-disposal-of-market-rent-homes-sharpens-bromford-s-focus-on-social-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bromford Housing Association Limited<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;P Global Ratings has affirmed its &#8216;A&#8217; long-term issuer credit rating on Accent Group Ltd., with a stable outlook, reflecting the social housing provider\u2019s continued financial resilience and sound management. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentgroup.org\/media\/gtojdgyd\/accent-credit-rating-july-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accent Housing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed government legislation on accessible housing standards may have left up to 885,000 people without suitable homes, according to analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg. The Centre for Social Justice and Steve Morgan Foundation call to expand Housing First in England, delivering 5,571 places by 2029\/30 and extending successful pilots nationwide. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ageing-better.org.uk\/news\/people-deprived-accessible-home-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre for Ageing Better<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSJ-No_Place_Like_Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre for Social Justice<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blue-color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twenty-two firms have been appointed to Prosper\u2019s New Build Development Framework across England and Wales to streamline residential construction. Meanwhile, ZED PODS secured three lots on the NHS SBS Modular Buildings 3 Framework to deliver zero-carbon modular homes for public sector clients. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bdcmagazine.com\/2025\/07\/22-firms-appointed-onto-prospers-new-build-development-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDC Magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/labmonline.co.uk\/news\/zed-pods-appointed-to-three-lots-on-nhs-sbs-modular-buildings-3-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LABM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vistry and Kier Property have teamed up again to deliver 343 homes in South Wokingham, starting the first phase of a 1,400-home strategic site. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/2025\/07\/28\/vistry-and-kier-team-up-again-for-wokingham-homes-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morgan Sindall raised financial targets after record results. Cala Group\u2019s revenue and profits fell following its private equity sale, affected by exceptional costs and higher sales incentives. Forterra expects strong profits driven by housebuilding demand. However, a \u00a392m build-to-rent project near Barking Station faces a two-year delay after main contractor Henry Construction collapsed. Meanwhile, North London civil contractor Galldris transitioned to employee ownership via a trust sale. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/morgan-sindall-raises-targets-as-growth-keeps-coming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Construction Index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingtoday.co.uk\/news\/revenue-and-profit-down-at-cala-group-after-sale-to-private-equity\/5137318.article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingtoday.co.uk\/news\/housebuilding-demand-boosts-brickmakers-profits\/5137315.article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contracts\/92m-build-to-rent-job-delayed-due-to-henry-collapse-28-07-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction News (register)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/2025\/07\/29\/civils-contractor-galldris-sold-to-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCBP has launched a government-backed study on Early Contractor Involvement in public projects, seeking input from contractors to improve delivery. At the same time, BESA urges incentives for heat pumps to enhance residential cooling amid worsening UK heatwaves. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/constructionwave.co.uk\/2025\/07\/28\/call-for-contractors-to-contribute-to-research-backed-by-tier-one-firms-to-tackle-public-sector-delivery-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction Wave<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/besa-calls-for-better-residential-cooling\/153502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBC Today<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savills\u2019 H1 2025 UK Build to Rent Market Update highlights strong investor interest, with nearly \u00a31bn invested in Q2 after over \u00a3800m in Q1. The \u00a31.8bn half-year total slightly surpasses 2024\u2019s, showing continued confidence in the UK BTR sector. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pdf.euro.savills.co.uk\/uk\/residential---other\/uk-build-to-rent-market-update---h1-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savills<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Cam, Gloucestershire, up to 795 homes were approved despite commuter town concerns. Wiltshire supports over 400 homes despite local objections. Bramley, Rotherham, proposes 349 homes next to an existing 320-home estate. Darlington\u2019s Burtree Garden Village advances with a new bid for 227 homes. Meanwhile, Oxted, Surrey, unveiled plans for 132 homes, including play areas and school investment. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk\/news\/25345171.plans-795-homes-cam-approved-despite-fears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroud News &amp; Journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/south-west\/outline-plans-for-more-than-400-homes-in-wiltshire-set-for-backing-despite-objections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insider Media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk\/news\/politics\/plans-for-349-homes-in-bramley-next-to-320-already-under-construction-5244649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotherham Advertiser<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk\/news\/25347336.darlington-burtree-garden-village-plans-progress-227-homes-bid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darlington &amp; Stockton Times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsurrey.co.uk\/news\/surrey-news\/plans-unveiled-132-homes-surrey-32150640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrey Live<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily News: 29\/07\/2025 Clarion Housing Group\u2019s Q1 2025\/26 update shows strong financial results with higher surpluses than last year. Group turnover was \u00a3260.5m, steady compared to Q1 2024\/25, while continuing to invest in new and existing homes. Investegate Bromford Housing Association has completed its strategic exit from the market rent sector, raising over \u00a320m. 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