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Homebuilder’s Northamptonshire community reaches completion

Following an increase in demand, David Wilson Homes has now sold out at its development, The Wickets, in Earls Barton. The developer had welcomed a range of house hunters at the Line Way development and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up....

Planning permission granted for new Passivhaus community campus in Faifley

Planning permission has been granted for a new community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire that will bring together two primary schools, a nursery and ASN provision with a host of community facilities, including a library. Designed to meet industry-leading...

St Hilda’s College acquires new property for its postgraduates and visiting students

St Hilda’s College, part of Oxford University, has bought a grand Victorian building in the city centre to provide more accommodation for its postgraduates and visiting students from overseas. This follows the purchase in 2022 of two other properties in central Oxford...

Do you need a survey on a new build?

When buying a new build property, it is highly recommended that you have a snagging survey carried out. It’s important to note that this is not a legal requirement. However, it will highlight any potential defects that you may encounter when living at the...

The Hill Group to deliver an ecologically-focussed residential development in Fulbourn

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of a 17-acre site for residential development in the picturesque village of Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, to deliver 110 high-quality new homes for the local area. With a strong reputation for...

Balfour Beatty Communities appoints Chief Compliance Officer

David Berman will lead the Ethics and Compliance function and help to further drive a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the business Balfour Beatty Communities, a national residential real estate investment and management company, has today announced...

G F Tomlinson secures place on prestigious Procure Partnerships Framework

Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has successfully been selected for two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework. Running from 1 November 2023 for four years, G F Tomlinson have been selected to deliver a range of schemes within the public sector. As part...

Care home receives care package from Bedfordshire homebuilder

Blakelands Lodge Care Home in Marston Moretaine has received a care package donation from housebuilder David Wilson Homes as a goodwill gesture. DWSM - SGB-7840 - Staff and residents at Blakelands Lodge Care Home with Hannah from David Wilson Homes The care home is...

Your Coop Agrees deal to build a children’s nursery at Graven Hill

Your Co-op Little Pioneers nursery and Pre-school, which has more than 45 nurseries and pre-schools in the UK, is set to deliver a new nursery at the popular Graven Hill development. Your Co-op will manage the construction of the nursery, on a 0.38 acres site close to...

Early contractor involvement in coastal defence schemes is key to finding the best solution

For many years, the UK government – and governments around the world - have been grappling with the effects of climate change. While not unique to the UK, last year we recorded the hottest day on record with temperatures soaring to 40°C in some parts of the country....
Homebuilder’s Northamptonshire community reaches completion

Homebuilder’s Northamptonshire community reaches completion

Following an increase in demand, David Wilson Homes has now sold out at its development, The Wickets, in Earls Barton. The developer had welcomed a range of house hunters at the Line Way development and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up....

Do you need a survey on a new build?

Do you need a survey on a new build?

When buying a new build property, it is highly recommended that you have a snagging survey carried out. It’s important to note that this is not a legal requirement. However, it will highlight any potential defects that you may encounter when living at the...

Balfour Beatty Communities appoints Chief Compliance Officer

Balfour Beatty Communities appoints Chief Compliance Officer

David Berman will lead the Ethics and Compliance function and help to further drive a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the business Balfour Beatty Communities, a national residential real estate investment and management company, has today announced...

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