Hill starts work on modular micro homes for the homeless in Chelmsford
The Hill Group is installing a collection of 24 modular DuoHaus homes near Chelmsford that will help tackle homelessness in the area. The purpose-built, self-contained will be run by Essex-based [...]
Rachel Reeves delivers first Budget – housebuilding industry reaction
There weren’t many surprises from a housing point of view included in the speech, with many of the key headlines being announced ahead of time. Positives came in the reiteration [...]
Newland Homes introduces new zero carbon house designs at Cheltenham development
Newland Homes has secured planning permission for a bespoke development of 13 zero carbon homes in Cheltenham. This pioneering project introduces innovative, farmstead-inspired, contemporary home designs by the Gloucestershire-based company, underscoring [...]
What’s next for sustainable housebuilding? – with myenergi
Show House recently spoke to Zac Chapman, partnerships account manager for the built environment for myenergi about the future of sustainable housebuilding. In the interview, which can be found by [...]
Barratt Redrow merger gets green light from CMA
The CMA has given the green light for Barratt and Redrow’s merger after accepting the housebuilders’ proposals concerning a local competition issue. By accepting the developers’ “undertakings”, the CMA will [...]
We are proudly sponsoring Sutton on Trent Tornadoes U9’s
At English Estates, we believe in fostering strong communities, and we're proud to play our part. This year, we’re thrilled to sponsor the Sutton on Trent Tornadoes U9's Football Team [...]
Hopkins Homes makes history as first housebuilder to offer 10-year zero bills guarantee
Hopkins Homes has become the first housebuilder in the UK to offer a 10-year Zero Energy Bills guarantee. The announcement comes as the company extends its partnership with Octopus Energy, doubling [...]
Government launches New Homes Accelerator to unblock thousands of homes
Housing secretary Angela Rayner has launched the New Homes Accelerator, an expert group aiming to speed up the delivery of stalled housing sites. The government estimates that there are around [...]
Sustainable housebuilder to fit 100% recycled carpets in new homes
Sustainable housebuilder, Cora Homes, has partnered with a carpet manufacturer to fit its new homes with eco-friendly flooring – saving thousands of plastic bottles from landfill. Furlong Flooring will be [...]
Barratt and Redrow deal set to go through this week
Barratt intends to complete its merger with Redrow this week despite concerns raised by the CMA. In a stock market announcement, Barratt said that it had waived a condition of [...]
Lovell launches Tomorrow Home programme
National partnerships developer and contractor, Lovell, has launched a new pilot housing programme called Tomorrow Home. The programme will develop state-of-the-art, low-carbon smart homes that will help to address the [...]
Housebuilder Awards 2024 Finalists!
English Estates has been announced as a finalist for the Housebuilder Awards 2024 in not one… but TWO categories! Our Resident membership benefit scheme is shortlisted in the Best Customer [...]
New research finds more women entering construction sector than ever before
New research from volume housebuilder, Redrow, has revealed that the ‘boys only club’ perception is dwindling as 66% of young women participants already work in, have considered working in or are open to [...]
Somerton and Frome MP visits Barratt’s first gas-free development
Barratt Homes has welcomed Sarah Dyke, MP for Somerton and Frome, to its first gas-free site in the country to see the housebuilder’s approach to energy-efficient housing. The MP was [...]
Octagon Developments partners Haddonstone on flagship development in Surrey
Award-winning developer, Octagon Developments, has commissioned Haddonstone to manufacture the cast stone architectural components for its flagship scheme, Broadoaks Park. Octagon, which recently won the gold award for Best Luxury [...]
Placefirst reveals visuals for new neighbourhood in Bolton town centre
Placefirst has released visuals for its multi-million development that will “completely transform” Bolton town centre. The CGIs released by the BTR developer depict its new £35million scheme, which has been officially [...]
Barratt and L&G Affordable Homes partner to launch new Shared Ownership scheme
Housebuilders Barratt Developments and Legal & General Affordable Homes have partnered to launch Kickstart, a new Shared Ownership scheme designed to help people onto the housing ladder or help them [...]
Appointment to Barratt David Wilson’s Flagship Scheme
Recently, English Estates was appointed on Barratt and David Wilson’s Strategic Flagship Scheme in Whitchurch. This is a landmark scheme for the developer and we are overjoyed to see the [...]
The Hill Group gives DIY SOS boost to Harlow mental health hub
The Hill Group, winner of Housebuilder of the Year at the WhatHouse? Awards 2023, teamed up with BBC One’s ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’ to transform a dilapidated caretaker’s cottage into [...]
Octopus Energy and Hill partner to deliver UK’s biggest ‘Zero Bills’ development
Octopus Energy has joined forces with The Hill Group and Clarion Housing Group in a landmark strategic partnership to revolutionise sustainable living in the UK. Hill and Octopus Energy are developing [...]
English Estates Sponsors Girls Under 9s Football Team
As part of our continued commitment to our community, English Estates proudly sponsor the kit for the local Under 9’s girl’s football team. Good luck for all your upcoming games [...]
HBF releases 10-point plan for government to tackle housing crisis
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released a 10-point plan of practical solutions for the government to remove barriers to building and start providing the nation with much-needed homes. Following its audit [...]
Persimmon completes latest zero carbon home pilot
Persimmon Homes has completed construction on its latest zero carbon home pilot in its Wessex region. The latest initiative, located in Malmesbury, represents the second of its kind undertaken by [...]
AJC Group launch award-winning housing scheme in Poole to tackle homelessness
AJC Group has reached the completion stage of a specialist housing scheme in Poole aimed at supporting the homeless. The £3.5million award-winning project was constructed by the Poole-based developer, working in [...]
New plan unveiled to triple housebuilding delivery in the North
A “once-in-a-generation” plan to tackle the North of England’s housing crisis and provide more and better homes for the region has been revealed. Homes for the North’s blueprint will triple [...]
