Daily News: 02/04/2025
On 1 April 2025, Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH) officially joined the Hyde Group, marking a significant change for the housing provider. Hyde Group
Homes England and Octopus Real Estate have launched Phase 2 of the £150m Greener Homes Alliance, reinforcing their commitment to supporting small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders while promoting sustainable construction practices. GOV.UK
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has launched a £1.5bn EMTN programme to support its financial strategy. Meanwhile, Harlow Council, rated C3 by the RSH for housing stock issues, plans to invest £136.6m in its homes – double its 2019/20 budget. Adra’s new corporate plan includes an £85m investment in existing homes and 800 new homes over five years. Sovereign Network Group, HQN, and Adra
The Northern Housing Monitor 2024/25 highlights emerging trends in northern housing, noting a 52% rise in housebuilding targets across the region, while the RSL Empty Homes Report reveals that 4,884 of 308,806 homes (1.6%) were vacant as of February 2025. Northern Housing Consortium Ltd., Scottish Housing Regulator
T2 Fire & TECS has secured a service and maintenance contract to upgrade and maintain wardencall and door entry systems across eleven Cornwall Housing schemes. FMJ
Travis Perkins “needs to refocus” after a 99% collapse in 2024 operating profits. At the same time, Allison Homes maintained turnover through partnerships but faced losses as open market and affordable sales declined. FK Facades reported strong results in facades and building safety, though its construction arm was hit by a dispute with ISG. Furthermore, Breyer Group has filed for administration, signalling financial difficulties for the South East housing maintenance contractor. Builders Merchants News, Housing Today (register), Construction Enquirer, and Construction Enquirer
Responsibility for all fire functions has moved from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), aiming to provide greater clarity and accountability in fire and building safety. GOV.UK
Biodiversity Net Gain: One Year On in April 2025 reports that nearly 40% of councils lack in-house ecological expertise, with the HBF citing capacity issues as a key factor in building delays. Home Builders Federation
A 620-home Wandsworth scheme with 40% affordable housing has been approved. The University of Cambridge has updated its masterplan for the 3,800-home Eddington scheme, adding commercial, community, and green spaces, while a 475-home plan in Leicestershire faces backlash. Additionally, Surrey could see 300 homes in one of England’s priciest villages, and a 193-home estate in Stoke-on-Trent is set for approval despite concerns. Housing Today (register), Housing Today (register), Leicestershire Live, MyLondon, and Stoke Nub News