Daily News: 24/07/2025
HSPG’s registered provider Park Properties Housing Association (PPHA) has secured a portfolio of 179 affordable homes in a landmark deal with Persimmon Homes. Housing Executive
Danske Bank UK has increased its support for Leyland-based Progress Housing Group from £50m to £80m to fund new affordable homes and a major retrofit programme over the next five years. TheBusinessDesk.com
The Regulator of Social Housing and Building Safety Regulator have signed an agreement to improve cooperation and share info on social housing risks. RSH will notify BSR of issues early. Scottish Housing Regulator research highlights tenant experiences of damp and mould. Housing Today (register), Scottish Housing News
Thurrock Council launched a £240m tender for a single contractor to manage repairs and maintenance across its housing and public buildings. Ecogee joined the £75-£100m Torus Retrofit Framework to deliver energy upgrades for thousands of homes. North Lanarkshire Council is investing £28m in new windows and doors under its £90.6m 2025/26 housing capital programme. Construction News (register), Housing Executive, and North Lanarkshire Council
Employee-owned Neilcott Construction will lead a £26.4m housing scheme in Bromley. Kori Construction secured a £20m contract for two care homes, reporting record growth in the later living sector. Construction News (register), Construction Enquirer
Daikin Airconditioning UK acquired Saltire Facilities Management, expanding in Scotland and the West Midlands. Mace sold its consultancy arm to Goldman Sachs, ending their partnership. Mitie’s Q1 FY26 revenue rose 10.1% to £1.28bn, Clark Contracts grew turnover 20% to £106.5m, and BAM UK Construction returned to profit with £7m in H1 2025. Facilitate Magazine, The Construction Index, Facilitate Magazine, Construction News (register), and Construction Enquirer
By May 2025, the Great British Insulation Scheme delivered 85,600 measures to 67,100 homes, while ECO installed 4.3m measures across 2.6m households. UK construction in June saw a 3% rise in project starts but drops in planning approvals (-3%) and contract awards (-24%) year on year. The Scottish Property Federation urges BtR homes to be exempt from rent controls after a 15% decline in units under construction in Q2 2025. GOV.UK, GOV.UK, Construction News (register), and Scottish Housing News
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has launched a study on early contractor involvement in public projects. Unite and employers agreed on a three-year pay deal for plumbers and heating engineers starting October 2025. Contractors are warned to strengthen supply chain planning amid rising material costs and global disruptions. Construction News (register), Construction Enquirer, and Construction Enquirer
Barnet approved Ballymore and TfL’s Edgware plan for 3,300+ homes (35% affordable) with retail and leisure. Shrewsbury got outline approval for 226 homes in its Sustainable Urban Extension, West Sussex approved up to 235 homes, and Manchester’s £359m Mayfield regeneration will add 879 homes. Brackley plans nearly 400 homes, and Story Homes submitted plans for 287 homes in Burscough. Barnet London Borough, Shropshire Star, BBC, Place North West, Banbury Guardian, and Housing Executive