Daily News: 21/10/2025
West Kent Housing Association has secured a long-term refinancing deal with NatWest, strengthening its financial position and supporting plans to expand its portfolio to 10,000 homes while investing in existing stock across Kent. Housing Executive
A new study finds that more than 1.3m households in England are living with damp, with poor ventilation identified as the single biggest predictor of the problem. Housing Digital
The housing crisis continues to affect tens of thousands of people in England, with many waiting long periods for a home, highlighting that the crisis is real and not merely political rhetoric. In Scotland, about a quarter of people live in social housing, and there’s a parliamentary pledge to build 15,693 homes annually from 2026-2031, with at least 75% for social rent. Manchester Evening News, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
LHC Procurement Group has launched a £1bn framework to support the construction and refurbishment of public buildings across Scotland. Construction News (register)
London Square and Wandle Housing will deliver 292 homes at County Hall Kingston, including 26 for social rent with green spaces. Meanwhile, Maslow Capital is investing £122m in Abbey Wood for 487 co-living homes, a hotel, and a pet hospital. Additionally, Landmark Properties has acquired a UK site near Euston for 225 homes as part of its expansion. UK Property Forums, Housing Today (register), and Housing Today (register)
Commercial fit-out specialist Kimpton has strengthened its technical operations by hiring five former HE Simm employees. Meanwhile, Axis Europe, a property maintenance specialist, saw revenue rise by £68.6m to surpass £300m, driven by increased activity in its core markets. Similarly, build-to-rent and student housing developer Watkin Jones ended the year on firmer ground after a stronger second half, staying on track to meet full-year expectations. Affordable housebuilder McTaggart Construction reported a £26m turnover increase to £90.4m, though its profit dipped in the latest financial year. Construction Wave, Construction Wave, Construction Enquirer, and Construction News (register)
The Safety Regulator plans to clear the Gateway 2 backlog by January, with 152 new-build schemes covering nearly 34,000 homes in progress, while a parliamentary report finds Section 106 and CIL contributions in England are falling short on infrastructure and affordable housing. Construction Enquirer, Parliament.UK
Plans approved for 196 homes in Calmore despite more than 40 objections. CERT Property gets approval for a 30-storey co-living scheme in Salford with 171 co-living units and 141 BTR apartments. A 3,000-home tower cluster in Nine Elms, London, has been submitted, with a third affordable. Wandsworth Council to regenerate Roehampton’s Alton estate, adding 600+ homes and community facilities. Rooftop Housing plans 277 homes in Gloucester, Sigma Strategic Land proposes 205 energy-efficient homes in New Eltham, Greenwich. Vistry appoints First Choice for 147 homes at Oldham Mumps. Keepmoat Homes plans 122 homes in Stoke-on-Trent. Daily Echo, Place North West, Housing Today (register), Housing Today (register), BBC, Housing Executive, Place North West, and StokeonTrentLive