Daily News: 12/08/2025
Places for People is set to merge with Bristol-based Elim Housing, which manages around 900 homes. Under the deal, Elim will become a subsidiary of Places for People. Bristol Live
Hastoe Capital Plc reported a £4.6m surplus for the year ending March 2025, up from £3.9m the previous year. Great Places Housing Group’s Q1 2025 surplus before tax was £5.9m, £0.5m above budget, with a 24.6% operating margin just below the 25% target but above sector average and it met all financial covenants. Investing.com, Great Places Housing Group
Ayrshire Housing, which manages 1,700 homes across both urban and rural areas, is investing more than £11m to improve its existing housing stock and build new properties. Ayr Advertiser
A new three-year DPS supporting decarbonisation works, services, and supplies has launched, developed with Abri for The Greener Futures Partnership and managed by Pretium Frameworks. Additionally, Midlands-based Platform Housing has joined the Future Homes Hub to promote sustainable, high-quality home delivery. Housing Digital, Housing Digital
Scotland’s ageing population faces declining healthy life expectancy, with many older and disabled people living in unsuitable general housing, adding pressure to housing, health, and social care services. Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Developer Capital&Centric signed a Pre-Construction Services Agreement with Clegg Construction to convert a 1960s multi-storey car park into 111 homes. Meanwhile, Ealing Council and A2Dominion have agreed to restart the £400m Green Man Lane estate regeneration after the original contractor collapsed. Construction Enquirer, The Construction Index
Three high-rise buildings in Worcester-Henwick House, Cripplegate House, and Severn House have failed fire safety standards after a reassessment triggered by concerns about a former contractor. Built in 1969, they are managed by Platform Housing Group. BBC
Housebuilder Bellway has reported that local councils are struggling to adapt to recent UK government planning reforms, leading to delays in the building process. Meanwhile, Scottish housebuilder Bancon Group has announced it has doubled its pre-tax profit over the past year. City A.M., The Construction Index
Housing charity Habitat for Humanity GB has released new research revealing that the number of vacant council properties is increasing, locking away thousands of potential homes, with the potential to unlock 25,000 new homes. PBC Today
Ten further education colleges across England have been designated as Construction Technical Excellence Colleges as part of the government’s rebranding of construction training. The initiative aims to enhance skills development in the sector. The Construction Index
Plans for over 130 homes in Gobowen by Persimmon Homes and 105 homes in Great Leighs by Bellway have been approved. Developers of the 1,200-home Luton Town FC project seek exemption from 20% affordable housing due to viability concerns. In Wigan, Kellen Homes and Great Places submitted reserved matters for 219 shared ownership homes at Mosley Common. Unite Students secured Gateway 2 approval for its £70m, 500-bed Freestone Island student development in Bristol. Oswestry Border Counties Advertizer, Essex TV, Housing Today (register), Place North West, and Construction Enquirer