Daily News: 07/04/2025
Ancho tenants have officially joined Cairn Housing Association following a successful transfer that took effect on 1st April, marking a new chapter for residents and the organisation alike. Cairn Housing Association
CHP has formed a long-term partnership with NewArch Homes, part of the Octopus Affordable Housing Fund, selling 220 homes – 59 in development and 161 tenanted – across affordable rent and shared ownership. Meanwhile, Your Housing Group has bought 112 affordable homes in Partington from L&Q, strengthening its North West presence. UK Property Forums, Housing Executive
Southway Housing Trust has unveiled plans to grow its housing stock by 50% over the next five years as part of a major expansion drive to address increasing housing demand. Housing Today (register)
Barratt and David Wilson Homes are expanding their footprint in the Scottish Highlands, having acquired three sites in and around Inverness with plans to deliver over 800 new homes. Scottish Housing News
The LHC Procurement Group has launched the Northern Procurement Alliance (NPA) to deliver region-specific procurement solutions across the North of England. In Scotland, Glasgow-based M Squared has made a seven-figure investment in EBS Construction, forging a new local partnership in repairs and maintenance. Housing Digital, The Construction Index
Private equity-owned builders’ merchant MKM continued its expansion in 2024 despite a contracting market but reported mounting losses as a result. The Construction Index
Mace topped the March contracts league for the second month running, driven by its Euston Tower project win. However, overall new work for the top 50 contractors fell 16% to £3.56bn, with project awards dropping from 132 to 122. Construction Enquirer
Building safety minister Alex Norris says the regulator is spending too much time on team setup, causing delays. He urged faster progress to improve outcomes. Housing Today (register)
The Green Heat Finance Taskforce’s second report highlights the wide benefits of cleaner building heat and energy use, focusing on finance solutions, heat networks, place-based delivery, and social housing retrofits. The Scottish Government
Outline planning has been granted for 120 homes in Letchworth. In Horsmonden, Tunbridge Wells Council has approved controversial plans for 120 homes and a medical centre despite strong opposition. In south Essex, proposals for nearly 2,500 homes around Billericay are progressing. A decision is pending on almost 300 homes on a former factory site in Leicestershire, while Sandwell Council’s housing blueprint suggests building up to 175 homes on a golf course. The Comet, Kent Online, Yellow Advertiser, Leicestershire Live, and Express & Star