Daily News: 11/11/2025
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and the Charity Commission have published a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining how the two organisations will continue to collaborate in overseeing social housing and charitable activities. GOV.UK
In Q3 2025, 30,643 new homes were registered, marking an 8% increase compared with Q3 2024, according to the NHBC New Home Statistics Review. NHBC
A freeze on government support for temporary accommodation is costing district councils £268m a year, equivalent to funding for around 1,100 new social homes annually, according to analysis by the DCN. District Councils’ Network (DCN)
North Lanarkshire Council highlighted that its housing service continues to perform above the Scottish average in key areas such as repairs and value-for-money rents. Meanwhile, South Ayrshire Council has launched a five-year Empty Homes Strategy (2025-2030) to tackle the issue of long-term empty private homes in the area. North Lanarkshire Council, South Ayrshire Council
Warwickshire-based Munster Joinery saw pre-tax profit rise 54% to £5.1m for 2024, up from £3.3m the previous year. West Midlands housebuilder Tara Group reported strong results and made key finance appointments to support its £400m growth target by 2030. Aggregates supplier GRS Roadstone’s pre-tax profit fell to £3m, while Hampshire civil contractor Knights Brown Construction posted an 85% rise to £3.9m on £116m turnover. Brickmaker Forterra reported a 16% revenue increase from stronger new-build housing demand. Meanwhile, the HSE issued updated guidance following the collapse of Assent Building Control Compliance. Construction News (register), Construction Wave, Construction News (register), Construction Enquirer, Housing Today (register), and Housing Today (register)
In 2024/25, Northern Ireland households shifted their heating methods, with 61% using oil central heating, down from 65% the previous year, per the Continuous Household Survey. The built environment sector continues to have a major environmental footprint, responsible for roughly 40% of carbon emissions and consuming 40% of raw materials, underlining its crucial role in addressing the climate crisis. NISRA, RICS
Edinburgh’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration moves forward with phase one approved, delivering 847 net-zero-ready homes with Cruden Homes on the city’s largest brownfield site. In Stretford, FEC plans a denser redevelopment of the former GMP headquarters with 1,200 homes and a hotel. Near Preston, plans for almost 400 homes are on hold, while Derby could see 400+ homes off the A52. Liverpool council is in talks with Habiko to deliver 300 homes in the £1bn Paddington Village Knowledge Quarter, and Leicestershire residents can provide feedback on proposals for up to 180 homes in a village development. Construction Enquirer, Place North West, Lancashire Post, Derby World, Place North West, and Insider Media