Daily News: 17/10/2025
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hyde Housing Association’s Long-Term IDR at ‘A’ and Short-Term IDR at ‘F1+’, maintaining a Stable Outlook. The rating reflects Hyde’s strong financial profile and resilient operations within the UK housing sector. Meanwhile, Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association has returned to full regulatory compliance, marking a successful period of engagement with the Scottish Housing Regulator. Fitch Ratings, Scottish Housing News
London plans allow developers to lower affordable housing quotas to encourage new construction, drawing criticism from homelessness charities concerned about reduced access to affordable homes and the potential impact on vulnerable residents in the capital. The Guardian
Birmingham launches a £2.5bn regeneration in Ladywood, set to deliver up to 12,000 new homes. The project will also create jobs, enhance council housing, and provide wider community benefits in the city’s largest housing development in decades. Birmingham City Council
Equans begins a Lincolnshire decarbonisation programme, improving 273 of South Kesteven’s least energy-efficient homes to lower energy costs. Lovat’s Group secures an £8m contract to deliver Fife Council’s sustainable heating framework over an initial five-year term while Persimmon acquires Warwickshire land promotion company Lone Star. The Construction Index, Facilities Management Journal, and The Construction Index
Updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) aim to enhance private rental housing, improving tenant health, reducing fuel poverty, and addressing damp, cold homes. Meanwhile, a Lloyds-backed pilot study shows property technology innovations can optimise social housing retrofit outcomes. National Retrofit Hub, Lloyds Bank
Following Ardmore Construction’s collapse, subcontractors face minimal losses, with just £1.26m owed. Separately, Inland Homes’ administrators prepare to liquidate remaining assets, ensuring payouts to supply chain partners and shareholders while pursuing £113m in outstanding debts. Construction Enquirer, Construction News (register)
Bellshill’s former steelworks will be transformed into over 430 homes with community infrastructure contributions. Strata gains approval for 250 homes in County Durham, TCC Land proposes 179 homes and a community centre in Billingham, Miller Homes plans 108 Seahouses homes, and a controversial 120-home Leicester estate moves forward. Scottish Construction Now, Place North West, Teesside Live, Northumberland Gazette, and Leicestershire Live