Combatting mould

Good indoor air quality is essential. Poor ventilation can lead to mould (and consequent health risks), increased house dust mites (exacerbating allergies and respiratory problems), unpleasant odours and condensation. Vectaire’s MVHRs extract pollutants and humidity whilst maintaining a constant intake... View Article

Helping cash-strapped local authorities save thousands of pounds

Daniel Cheddie, founder and owner of Stronghold® Anchor, discusses removing the cost of scaffolding from high-rise maintenance and safety works. Across the social housing sector, one challenge is becoming increasingly familiar. How do local authorities and housing associations deliver urgent... View Article

New Fulham scheme delivers 264 homes with 50% affordable

A 264-home, 50%-affordable scheme has completed in Fulham, delivered by Peabody and Mount Anvil with support from the GLA and Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The scheme, Chelsea Botanica, includes 83 homes for London Affordable Rent and 50 Shared Ownership properties,... View Article

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

When concealing exterior or interior pipework associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, Pendock’s metal pipe boxing range helps improve aesthetics while also providing effective protection against possible damage or tampering. Now available for... View Article

Complete Wetroom Protection with Marmox

Safe, durable, and easy-to-maintain wetroom solutions Wetrooms are increasingly popular in modern housing, yet they present unique challenges for facility managers, maintenance teams, and housing providers. Poor waterproofing, inaccessible drains, uncontrolled condensation, and suboptimal material choices often lead to leaks,... View Article

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership announces new CEO

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) has appointed Simon Parkes as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment follows an extensive recruitment process launched in December 2025, which attracted a strong field of candidates. Simon joins LHP from Keele University, where he has... View Article

Work begins on new affordable housing development in Frodsham

Construction has officially started on Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s (WVHT) latest housing development in Frodsham, delivering 12 social rented new homes for local families. Working in partnership with John Southworth Builders, the project will transform the former Meadow Court site... View Article

Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Three councils have failed to meet the outcomes of the consumer standards in regulatory judgements issued by the Regulator of Social Housing today (Wednesday 25 February). Runnymede Borough Council received a C4 rating due to very serious failings in how... View Article

Major milestone for new affordable homes in Wembley

·       Brent Council and Wates Residential celebrate the structural completion of a new development in the Wembley Housing Zone ·       Zephaniah House, the former Ujima House council building, will deliver 54 new and affordable homes ·       Construction is set to be completed by... View Article

Vetta pipe boxing – Encasement’s perfect finish

When pipework needs to be concealed in social housing, Encasement’s Vetta pipe boxing and casings range can provide the perfect finish, whether it’s a fire sprinkler retrofit, low carbon district heating scheme upgrade or energy efficient heat pump installation. Versa pre-formed pipe boxing... View Article