A closer look at thin internal wall insulation

A term many may have been hearing more recently, is Tiwi, referring to thin internal wall insulation. To meet low U value requirements, wall insulation materials like mineral wool, fibreglass or foam have typically increased wall thickness by 50-100mm, decreasing... View Article

Switch launches residential programmes

Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has launched a programme to source safe and secure residential accommodation for vulnerable families across the UK.  In partnership with councils and local authorities, Switch Housing... View Article

G15 housing association Hyde acquires Pinnacle Group

In what’s described as a “game-changing moment for the housing sector,” The Hyde Group has announced that it has acquired national property management firm Pinnacle Group for an undisclosed sum, in a major expansion of the G15 housing association’s capabilities.... View Article

Dagenham Green: A Landmark new Neighbourhood for East London

A joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. An outstanding new collection of homes and amenities is launching at Dagenham... View Article

Orbit welcomes new Director of Customer Experience

Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has welcomed Nick Lygo-Baker as its new Director of Customer Experience. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for developing and executing a new customer experience strategy that aligns with Orbit’s 2030 Strategy and... View Article

Fabric first still makes sense

Stewart Clements of HHIC highlights that while “Fabric First” is key in decarbonisation strategies, it needs further explanation. This approach is crucial for improving sustainable housing and tackling fuel poverty in the UK. It’s important that those responsible for building... View Article

Sovereign network group named first time buyer favourite

Leading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has been highly commended in the recent First Time Buyer Awards, highlighting the many ways in which it is supporting first time buyers on to the property ladder. Recognised in the Affordable Housing... View Article

Technology and innovation expert joins Stonewater Board

Leading housing provider Stonewater has appointed digital transformation consultant  Jane Scott to its board.  The technology and innovation expert replaces departing board member Claire  Kearney, with the appointment taking effect from 1st October.  The former Group CIO of Ferrero brings... View Article