Daily News: 29/07/2025
Clarion Housing Group’s Q1 2025/26 update shows strong financial results with higher surpluses than last year. Group turnover was £260.5m, steady compared to Q1 2024/25, while continuing to invest in new and existing homes. Investegate
Bromford Housing Association has completed its strategic exit from the market rent sector, raising over £20m. This refocuses its efforts on delivering social housing and reinforces its commitment to affordable homes. Bromford Housing Association Limited
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its ‘A’ long-term issuer credit rating on Accent Group Ltd., with a stable outlook, reflecting the social housing provider’s continued financial resilience and sound management. Accent Housing
Delayed government legislation on accessible housing standards may have left up to 885,000 people without suitable homes, according to analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg. The Centre for Social Justice and Steve Morgan Foundation call to expand Housing First in England, delivering 5,571 places by 2029/30 and extending successful pilots nationwide. Centre for Ageing Better, Centre for Social Justice
Twenty-two firms have been appointed to Prosper’s New Build Development Framework across England and Wales to streamline residential construction. Meanwhile, ZED PODS secured three lots on the NHS SBS Modular Buildings 3 Framework to deliver zero-carbon modular homes for public sector clients. BDC Magazine, LABMVistry and Kier Property have teamed up again to deliver 343 homes in South Wokingham, starting the first phase of a 1,400-home strategic site. Construction Enquirer
Morgan Sindall raised financial targets after record results. Cala Group’s revenue and profits fell following its private equity sale, affected by exceptional costs and higher sales incentives. Forterra expects strong profits driven by housebuilding demand. However, a £92m build-to-rent project near Barking Station faces a two-year delay after main contractor Henry Construction collapsed. Meanwhile, North London civil contractor Galldris transitioned to employee ownership via a trust sale. The Construction Index, Housing Today (register), Housing Today (register), Construction News (register), and Construction Enquirer
CCBP has launched a government-backed study on Early Contractor Involvement in public projects, seeking input from contractors to improve delivery. At the same time, BESA urges incentives for heat pumps to enhance residential cooling amid worsening UK heatwaves. Construction Wave, PBC Today
Savills’ H1 2025 UK Build to Rent Market Update highlights strong investor interest, with nearly £1bn invested in Q2 after over £800m in Q1. The £1.8bn half-year total slightly surpasses 2024’s, showing continued confidence in the UK BTR sector. Savills
In Cam, Gloucestershire, up to 795 homes were approved despite commuter town concerns. Wiltshire supports over 400 homes despite local objections. Bramley, Rotherham, proposes 349 homes next to an existing 320-home estate. Darlington’s Burtree Garden Village advances with a new bid for 227 homes. Meanwhile, Oxted, Surrey, unveiled plans for 132 homes, including play areas and school investment. Stroud News & Journal, Insider Media, Rotherham Advertiser, Darlington & Stockton Times, and Surrey Live