Daily News: 18/06/2026
The UK government has proposed reforms to strengthen consumer protections in the home retrofit sector, introducing a public register of approved installers, stronger oversight and enforcement, and improved support for households undertaking energy-efficiency upgrades. GOV.UK
Sanctuary Housing has raised £350m through a new nine-year secured sustainable bond, with proceeds supporting investment in existing homes and the development of new affordable housing to support its long-term growth plans. Sanctuary Housing Association
Amplius has secured £6.7m from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund to deliver energy-efficiency upgrades to more than 700 additional homes in the Milton Keynes area, bringing the total programme value to £11.6m. Milton Keynes Citizen
Rooftop Housing Group has appointed Mears Group to deliver repairs and maintenance services under a new 10-year contract from July 2026, supporting the long-term upkeep and improvement of its homes. Punchline Gloucester
Man Group has secured £362m in commitments for its third community housing fund, Man RI CoHo 3, supporting the delivery of energy-efficient affordable homes across England and expanding investment capacity for much-needed housing development. The Construction Index
Notting Hill Genesis has secured £2.8m in government funding to upgrade heat networks across more than 750 homes in London, helping residents benefit from greener, more efficient and potentially more affordable heating systems. Notting Hill Genesis
Sevenoaks District Council has appointed Wates as preferred contractor for the regeneration of land east of Sevenoaks High Street, including the delivery of a new leisure centre. Construction has started on 40 affordable homes for people with local connections, helping increase the supply of secure housing in the area. Waltham Forest Council is set to award a £1.57m contract to Woodland Interiors Contracting Ltd to refurbish the Tramworks building, supporting the improvement of the community space. Cairn Housing Association has completed a retrofit project at a 30-home scheme in Aviemore, installing air source heat pumps and other measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use. Sevenoaks District Council, BBC, Waltham Forest Echo, and Scottish Construction Now
Housing providers Abri and Amplius have reported strong financial results for 2025/26, with continued investment in homes and services, while Colchester Council’s year-end report highlights progress against performance targets despite ongoing housing and financial pressures. Abri, Amplius, and Colchester Gazette
Six developers had signed Scotland’s Developer Remediation Contract by March 2026, committing to fund and complete essential cladding remediation works, while a new report highlights the home building sector’s significant contribution to jobs, investment and affordable housing delivery across Wales. The Scottish Government, Home Builders Federation
The UK House Price Index for April 2026 reported changes in residential property values across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing official data on house price trends and market movements used by policymakers, businesses. GOV.UK
Planning approvals and proposals continue to advance housing delivery across England, with schemes for up to 1,200 homes in Darlington, 440 homes in Hyde, 230 homes in Blackpool, 224 homes in Kenilworth, 150 homes in Hythe and up to 130 homes elsewhere progressing through the planning system. The Northern Echo, Place North West, Blackpool Borough Council, Kenilworth Nub News, Kent Online, and BBC