British Property Federation reaction: Queen’s Speech December 2019

Commenting on today’s Queen’s Speech, Ian Fletcher, Director of Real Estate Policy at the British Property Federation, said: Renters’ Reform Bill “Build-to-rent providers already offer longer-term tenancies, but we agree with government that any proposals must be workable for landlords and... View Article

Planet-friendly paint performance

There’s a growing interest in environmentally friendly paints, but you don’t have to sacrifice performance or looks to achieve environmental benefits, as Earthborn Paints’ Colin Jones explains Conventional, acrylic-based paints contain two potentially harmful components: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and... View Article

Brett Wharf plans approved

Proposals to develop 269 apartments for private rent on Gateshead Quayside have won unanimous approval from the borough’s planning committee High Street Residential – part of the High Street Group of Companies and the developer behind Hadrian’s Tower in Newcastle... View Article

Creating a healthy environment for future generations

It’s time the construction industry prioritised health when designing and constructing our buildings. The UK’s current housing market will represent 80% of the entire nation’s supply of houses by 2050. This allows us 30 years to develop our approach to... View Article

New Government reveals housing plans in Queen’s Speech

The new UK Government has touched on its housing plans as part of the Queen’s Speech, aiming to help home-buyers and renters, devolve power and funding to communities and improve building safety. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government... View Article

Don’t be floored by underfloor heating

Underfloor heating offers effective and efficient heating that’s out of sight and makes no demands on wall space. However, many people have misconceptions about using underfloor heating, especially as a replacement for radiators. To ease some of the worries, Wunda Group is... View Article

Moiety Kitchens: a one-stop kitchen shop

London-based BLANCO retailer, Moiety Kitchens, specialises in floating islands and Kosher kitchen designs, ensuring cabinetry and appliances are installed so that meat and dairy products are completely separated throughout the kitchen. All of the kitchens are open to personalisation and... View Article

Gerflor floorings complete new Axholme North Leisure Centre

The completion of a multi-million pound new leisure centre ‘kitted-out’ with no less than five high performance Gerflor flooring products, has boosted the leisure offering available to a rural community in the north of the Isle of Axholme, North Lincolnshire.... View Article

Gilberts helps Papworth deliver healthy performance

The new Royal Papworth Hospital is set to achieve the highest energy efficiency, sustainability rating yet awarded to a UK hospital, helped in part through Gilberts Blackpool. Designed by HOK, and built by Skanska, the new building on the Cambridge... View Article