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The National House-Building Council (NHBC) Foundation has published a guide to help explain and standardise the language used around carbon and energy in house building. From “absolute zero carbon”...

As Cop27 continues and countries debate global climate goals, the Active Building Centre (ABC) is calling for the built environment to step up and play its part. According to the organisation, buildings...

House prices in Britain have fallen for the first time in 15 months. The average price of a property dropped to £268,282 in October, down 0.9 per cent compared to October, according to the Nationwide’s...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named The New Library, Magdalene College in Cambridge as the winner of the 26th RIBA Stirling Prize. Designed by Níall McLaughlin Architects,...

The quality of local high streets is still an important factor in many people’s decisions about where to live, despite the pandemic having impacted many, according to new research. Market Financial...

New home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the NHBC, an independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes. The organisation says its research highlights that overall...

There is currently huge potential for older households to unlock housing wealth by downsizing to smaller homes, according to property agent Savills. Analysing the English Housing Survey, the company reveals...

The average first-time buyer will need an additional £12,250 of income – compared to a year ago- to buy a home, according to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla. The research carried out...

When times are hard, we all need to tighten our belts and make cuts – and it might be tempting to reduce home insurance. Hannah Davidson, senior underwriting manager at Aviva, stresses the importance...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced which buildings are contending for the coveted 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize, awarded to the UK’s best new building. Now in its 26th year,...

The combined value of UK homes has surged to over £10 trillion this year as strong demand and a lack of supply continues to drive house prices higher according to Zoopla. With the average UK household...

House prices continue to rise across the UK in June, according to the latest Residential Market Survey, from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). But, suggests the research, the pace of...