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Cautious optimism: Housing outlook, mortgage rates – and what developers should do now

After two bruising years of volatility, the end of 2025 finds the UK housing market in a very different place.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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The construction industry: Trade without trust

Construction project management specialists, Copronet says the construction industry must work together rather than against each other.

Covid-19 and SMEs in the construction industry

Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for the construction industry but as we move towards a “new normal”, there will also be huge opportunities for SMEs in the sector, says William M Snape, director of StormMeister Flood Protection.

Plans in for new council housing in Bestwood

New council homes could take a step closer next week when plans go before Nottingham City Council’s executive board for approval (21 July).

Southampton commits to hundreds of new affordable homes

Southampton City Council has approved plans to deliver hundreds of much-needed new affordable homes worth an estimated £144m.

London Mayor secures £67m funding for rough sleepers

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has secured £67m funding from the Government to create 900 new long-term homes for homeless Londoners.

Green light for £40m Leeds student accommodation scheme

Leeds City Council has given the go-ahead to B&B Pickard for a £40m student accommodation scheme.

Willmott Dixon Interiors to complete Clugston office job

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been handed two projects to provide internal space for West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Havant and South Downs College (HSDC).

Q Developments wins Homes England master planning award

Q Developments has achieved the best masterplan and placemaking award at this year's Housing Design Awards for their housing scheme with an “English village feel” in Alfold, Surrey.

Understanding environmental risks associated with agricultural transactions

Landmark Information is hosting a free seminar on 22 July to provide guidance to purchasers, rural land agents and conveyancers on the range of environmental risks.

Canary Wharf Group submits North Quay masterplan

Canary Wharf Group has revealed plans by architects Allies and Morrison for a 3.8 million sq ft development on the North Quay site at Canary Wharf.

Architects express mixed views about future workload

40% of architects expect work to decrease over the next three months as concern about future workloads continue to take hold of the sector, according to the latest RIBA Future Trends Workload Index.

Kier hands over new headquarters to Ecclesiastical Insurance

Kier has completed construction work on the new headquarters for Ecclesiastical Insurance Group based at Gloucester Business Park in Brockworth.

Plans unveiled for £3bn Arden Cross scheme

Home to the HS2 Interchange Station, Arden Cross has launched its ambitious masterplan to create a sustainable new business, leisure and residential district in the Midlands.

Interserve to deliver £15m Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Interserve has been named as preferred bidder for the new £15m Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire.

Aldermore welcomes parliamentary report on UK planning system reforms

The publication of All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME housebuilders report on ways to improve the UK planning system has been welcomed by Aldermore bank.

How proper building maintenance reduces operational costs

Building maintenance is often overlooked but, when done properly, it can cut costs, save energy and even create a more efficient workforce, says Bryan Christiansen, founder and CEO at Limble CMMS.

Contractors win key roles on Thames Water’s £9bn AMP7

Mace and Atkins have been chosen to deliver part of Thames Water’s £9bn AMP7 capital programme.

Green light for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s third primary school

Plans have been approved for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s third primary school which will provide places for up to 420 pupils.

Insolvency and the construction industry in the wake of Covid-19

Michael Gerard of Michael Gerard Solicitors explains how businesses can protect themselves against insolvency in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Falkland Islands port construction to resume after Covid suspension

BAM Nuttall Ltd has been given the go-ahead by the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) to start work on the new port after suspending work due to Covid-19.

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