The housing crisis is primarily caused by a lack of affordability. Why aren’t houses affordable? Not because we are poorer than we used to be, but because houses are far more expensive than they used to be. With the government recently being accused of prolonging the national housing crisis by failing […]
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With a rapidly ageing population in the UK the issue of housing and keeping people comfortable and preventing chronic loneliness is becoming increasingly important. Statistics from the mental health foundation state that “22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 years and over” are affected by depression, 85% of […]
As more millennials move into the housing market, the construction of ‘wellness-minded’ buildings and eco-friendly homes are on the rise. With solar panels in the roofs and built with environmentally-friendly materials, green buildings are becoming more popular amongst the younger generations than ever before. Developed to have as minimal effect […]
If you really must build a wall, why not make it green? I’m not sure about you, but I am not a fan of staring at a blank wall. I’d much rather admire the plants. One of the challenges of any development is balancing safe, practical solutions to groundworks, landscaping […]
Kit Malthouse – Housing Minister – has recently announced changes to developer contributions. This will increase the rate of homebuilding as well as make the overall system simpler. Currently builders pay through developer contributions (Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106) for the schools, parkland, GP surgeries and roads needed to […]
When you build in an environmentally friendly way there are a number of benefits, along with being cost effective and rewarding. Alongside helping to protect the environment you can also expect increased energy efficiency, lower bills and require less maintenance over time. It is now easier than ever to create […]
Have you recently bought a building which needs window restoration? We can help with all aspects of planning for all types of buildings. We have recently undertaken a CPD course – accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and delivered by Ventrolla Windows – covering all aspects of […]
We can support you with the creation of more than just a house, but a home for life. Lifetime Homes emerged from work developed by the Helen Hamlyn Foundation and Habinteg Housing Association in the late 1980s. Helen Hamlyn Foundation’s focus was on the impact of an ageing society on […]