DGHP to build 150 new energy-efficient homes

DGHP to build 150 new energy-efficient homes The new homes, at four sites across the region, are supported by the UK Government gas and electricity regulator, OFGEM. OFGEM’s Green Recovery Fund supports low-carbon projects. DGHP is working with Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) on installing a new electricity sub-station to cater for the new homes.…

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Allotments could provide space for 600,000 new homes

Allotments could provide space for 600,000 new homes England’s allotments could provide space for over 600,000 new homes, according to the latest research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk. GetAgent’s research found that there are an estimated 4,554 allotments across the nation containing roughly 177,606 plots, each at an average size of 250 square metres. That’s…

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RICS: Housebuilders face soaring costs and labour shortages

RICS: Housebuilders face soaring costs and labour shortages The construction supply chain struggled to keep up with increasing new housing and infrastructure across the UK, the RICS Construction and Infrastructure Survey has found for Q2 2021. With total workloads showing strong growth after +38% (net balance) of respondents reported a rise, there were also problems…

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Leaseholds on the rise with 8% growth in five years

Leaseholds on the rise with 8% growth in five years The latest research from Warwick Estates shows that leasehold homes are playing an increasingly significant role in the UK housing market after enjoying significant growth in the past couple of years. There is an increasingly common narrative around the housing market that leaseholds should be a thing…

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Hill Group joins forces with two charities to tackle homelessness

Hill Group joins forces with two charities to tackle homelessness Three leading organisations have combined forces to launch a formidable new partnership today (28th June) to help single people experiencing homelessness get their lives back on track. Award-winning developer Hill Group, The Salvation Army and Citizens UK have together formed the SHC Partnership, following a £12m…

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