UK housing market slows as ongoing Middle East conflict raises borrowing costs, RICS reports
RICS says that the market is losing momentum as rising costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty are impacting confidence and sales activity.
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Show House speaks to… Sam Smith, Property Hub Invest
Sam Smith of Property Hub Invest tells us more about the company, his role and how Property Hub Invest can help housebuilders.
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Breaking the deadlock: Can emergency measures turn London’s housing tide?
Alastair Butcher of Barratt London, discusses whether the emergency housing measures for London will go far enough.
Watch the WhatHouse? Awards 2025 highlights
Take a look at the highlights from this year's incredible WhatHouse? Awards - the Oscars of the housebuilding industry.
White City Living wins Best Development Gold at the WhatHouse? Awards
St James’ White City Living development in West London has been awarded Gold for Best Development at the prestigious WhatHouse? Awards.
Meet the WhatHouse? Awards winners – Fernham Homes
Show House spoke to Fernham Homes to find out more about the winner of Gold for Best Small Housebuilder at the WhatHouse? Awards.
Housing industry careers news: This week’s Movers & Shakers
We take our weekly look at appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Career view: Dave Overman, GTC
We speak to Dave Overman, GTC Electricity Networks director, about the fascinating career path and what the future may hold.
Spitfire Homes joins The 5% Club for next-generation talent
Spitfire Homes has pledged a new minimum requirement of 5% of its total workforce to be made up of trainees or graduates.
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Solar is no longer an add on, it’s the foundation
Solar4Good explains why solar panels should be part of building plans from the start and all the benefits this approach could bring.
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The Oscars of Housebuilding are back
Celebrating 46 years of new homes, the WhatHouse? Awards 2026 will bring together 1,200+ decision makers from across housebuilders, developers and the entire supply chain for a day of recognition.
Join us in November for the ultimate celebration. Even better, book your table in February and get £200 towards your drinks on the night.
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Show House speaks to…Nigel Banks, Octopus Energy
Nigel Banks of Octopus Energy discusses the Zero Bills tariff, the benefits for housebuilders and the upcoming Future Homes Standard.
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Inside the housebuilding industry – Horgan Homes
We spoke to Sophie Horgan, MD of Horgan Homes, to find out more about the company and the challenges facing SMEs and the wider industry.
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Get to know WhatHouse? Awards gold sponsor – Tobermore
Discover how WhatHouse? Awards gold sponsor Tobermore’s Create & Construct approach is transforming the housebuilding experience.
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Features Show House speaks to… Sam Smith, Property Hub Invest
Sam Smith of Property Hub Invest tells us more about the company, his role and how Property Hub Invest can help housebuilders.
Features Breaking the deadlock: Can emergency measures turn London’s housing tide?
Alastair Butcher of Barratt London, discusses whether the emergency housing measures for London will go far enough.
Features EPCs aren’t enough: The need to focus on healthy homes as well as energy efficiency
Olga Turner-Baker, MD of Ekkist, says it's time for the industry to focus on creating healthy homes and not just energy efficiency.
Sustainability
Future Homes Hub launches Water Smart Growth Board to support sustainable housing delivery
The Future Homes Hub has launched a new cross‑sector Water Smart Growth Board to provide more integrated water management across England.
Solar panels and heat pumps mandatory in new homes from 2028 as government announces Future Homes Standard
Housebuilders will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes from 2028, as part of the new Future Homes Standard.
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