Daily News: 13/11/2025
Bromford Flagship reported strong results for the first half of 2025-26, with turnover up to £318m and operating margin rising to 31% as it invests in new and existing homes. Aster Group also delivered a solid performance, posting £21.7m profit before tax and £42.2m operating profit, both ahead of last year and budget. Bromford Flagship Ltd, Aster Group
Onward Homes has secured £207.6m in funding from HSBC, NatWest, and Barclays to support its 2030 corporate plan, including £90m from HSBC, £62.6m from NatWest, and £55m from Barclays, boosting capacity for future development and investment. Investegate
Crisis has confirmed it will not register as a social housing provider despite plans to become a landlord. Westminster City Council has launched a consultation on its new Housing Strategy outlining its vision for housing across the borough, while the NHC has issued a call for evidence for its ‘Renew’ inquiry, chaired by Lord Richard Best, to explore ways to boost housing-led regeneration in northern England. Housing Today (register), Westminster City Council, and Housing Today (register)
The latest government statistics detail social housing lettings in England between April 2024 and March 2025, providing data on new lettings by local authorities and private registered providers, including information on tenancies and tenants. GOV.UK
Places for People Scotland will partner with Orkney Islands Council to deliver up to 500 homes over the next decade-the first national housing association to build in the islands. Meanwhile, Willmott Dixon and Milligan will lead Dorset Council’s regeneration plans in Weymouth, including mixed-use schemes at North Quay and Weymouth Bowl. Places for People Group, Construction Enquirer
Blackburn with Darwen Council will spend £500,000 on safety measures to prevent debris from an empty town centre tower block, ensuring public safety while deciding the building’s future. BBC
Persimmon expects higher new home completions this year. Kier began its new financial year strongly, with its order book up £600m to £11.6bn. Modebest Builders reported a slight profit dip due to project delays but gained from diversification, while Marshalls saw a 2% revenue rise to £548m, driven by water management growth. Persimmon Homes, Construction Enquirer, Construction Wave, and Construction News (register)
ONS data shows total construction output in Great Britain rose 0.1% in Q3 2025, driven by a 0.6% rise in repair and maintenance, while new work fell 0.2%. Office for National Statistics
The government is entering the final stage of post-Grenfell reforms, with the Building Safety Regulator set to become independent from the HSE in January 2026. Meanwhile, the BSR reported 152 new build applications in October 2025, covering 33,670 homes. Construction Enquirer, GOV.UK
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has gained approval for a 323-home scheme near Bridgwater. Revised plans for 432 homes at Victoria House in Norwich are under review, while proposals for over 300 homes on Surrey green belt land and 291 homes on Hythe’s former golf club site have been submitted. UK Property Forums, Norwich Evening News, BBC, and Kent Online