Daily News: 11/07/2025
The Q2 2025 Housing Outlook highlights housing as key to improving living standards, in line with the government’s goal of 1.5m new homes. Meanwhile, Housemark’s June 2025 survey shows rising tenant satisfaction among social landlords, though experts warn lasting progress requires more than short-term fixes. Resolution Foundation, Housing Digital
Sector leaders-including CIH, NHF, care providers, and homelessness charities-have urged ministers to amend the proposed licensing scheme, warning it could lead to cuts in supported housing services. In parallel, new legislation will grant English mayors greater powers to accelerate housing and infrastructure delivery. Housing Today (register), Housing Today (register)
Cheshire West and Chester Council will bring housing management in-house after tenant consultation, with new arrangements for services run by ForHousing. Cambridgeshire County Council has downplayed fears over a £120m loan to its loss-making housing firm, This Land, insisting the risk is under control. Cheshire West and Chester Council, BBC
Polyteck has been appointed to a £2bn, four-year framework to supply and install kitchens and bathrooms in London’s social housing. Simultaneously, Stonebond Properties, Great Places, and Stockport County plan 350 affordable homes in Cheadle Hulme. Additionally, Rotherham Council has chosen contractors for major housing developments as part of its regeneration efforts. FMJ, Place North West, and Rotherham Business News
Unite Group has secured a £400m eight-year refinancing deal from Rothesay for the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund, strengthening its position in the PBSA sector. Meanwhile, Equans has reported a £29m loss as it continues to withdraw from the new build housing sector. In contrast, Graham posted higher profits despite a dip in turnover, and BAM expects its construction arm to return to profitability this year after clearing legacy contract issues. PBSA News, Construction Enquirer, Construction Enquirer, and Building.co.uk (register)
Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been paused to avoid compromising ongoing criminal proceedings. GOV.UK
Construction output in Great Britain fell by 0.6% in May 2025, marking a pause after three months of growth, including a 0.8% rise in April. At the same time, new Building Safety Regulator data (Oct 2023-Mar 2025) reports on building control applications, decisions, and timeline performance. Office for National Statistics, GOV.UK
Critics warn Labour’s housing plans risk 215,000 hectares of nature by weakening biodiversity protections, harming environmental recovery. The Guardian
In Fareham, a four-year planning standoff ended with approval for 1,200 homes, a care home, and a school. Meanwhile, 174 homes were approved in Walton, Milton Keynes, by Dandara and MKDP. Further details emerged for a 1,400-home development in Shrewsbury. In Cheshire, plans for up to 120 homes in Shavington and proposals by Cala Homes for 115 homes and a new bridge in Pitfodels, Aberdeen, have been submitted. Portsmouth News, Milton Keynes Citizen, Insider Media, Northwich Guardian, and Scottish Housing News