£95 Million Regeneration Project Set to Transform South Shields Town Centre
A major regeneration initiative is now underway in South Shields, with a £95 million investment set to revitalise the town centre through the development of a new, purpose-built education campus. The project will see South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School relocated to a 15,000 sqm facility in a prime location near King Street,…
Erith Group Selects PlanRadar as Group-Wide Digital Standard for Project Management
Erith Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors, has announced the adoption of PlanRadar as its official group-wide digital platform for documentation, communication, and quality assurance. This strategic decision follows a detailed evaluation of available technologies and reflects the group’s commitment to operational excellence across its diverse business units. Operating across sectors including demolition,…
University of Plymouth Ranked Among World’s Top 100 for Sustainability
The University of Plymouth has been recognised as one of the world’s leading institutions for sustainability, securing 84th place globally and 15th in the UK in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. These rankings assess over 2,500 universities across 130 countries based on their progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Plymouth’s…
ONE Creative Environments Named Sustainability Champion at UKREiiF 2025
ONE Creative Environments (ONE), a multidisciplinary design and engineering firm headquartered in Worcester, has been awarded the title of Sustainability Champion at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, held in Leeds. The recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to embedding sustainable principles across its operations and project delivery. The firm’s environmental…
New Data Law Paves the Way for Smarter Property Transactions and Secure Digital ID Verification
The UK has taken a significant step toward modernising its data infrastructure with the royal assent of the Data (Use and Access) Act. This wide-reaching legislation establishes a legal framework for the secure sharing of property and identification data across sectors, including real estate, healthcare, utilities, and planning. It is expected to streamline processes, reduce…
Why Most Conference Learnings Go Nowhere And How to Fix It
As the UK conference season gains momentum kicked off in style by Propertymark One estate agents are once again gathering across the country to share ideas, gain insights, and reignite their professional drive. These events offer a valuable opportunity to reflect, reset, and return to the office inspired. Yet, despite the energy and enthusiasm, a…
YesCymru Brings Crown Estate Campaign to Downing Street
Welsh independence campaign group YesCymru has delivered a formal letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, calling for the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales. The group is leading a growing movement that seeks to transfer control of the £850 million estate from the UK Government to the Welsh Government, citing…
Innovative Self-Build Housing Proposal Submitted for Little Kingshill Green Belt Land
A new proposal for nine self-build homes in the village of Little Kingshill has been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, presenting a fresh, community-led approach to rural development. The application, brought forward by housing developer LIVEDIN, seeks “permission in principle” to build on land south of Windsor Lane, currently designated as part of the Metropolitan Green…
Renters’ Rights Bill “Unworkable” Without Urgent Clarity, Industry Leaders Warn
The UK government’s flagship Renters’ Rights Bill is facing mounting criticism from key players in the property sector, who warn that the proposed reforms will be unworkable without urgent and detailed clarification. As the House of Lords prepares to consider the Bill again on 1 July, landlord associations and property organisations have expressed serious concerns…
Empowering Women Through Housing: Acton’s Groundbreaking Women-Only Development
Ealing Council has approved an innovative women-only housing development in Acton aimed at addressing the specific challenges faced by women in London’s affordable housing crisis. The project involves refurbishing the Brook House estate to deliver 102 socially rented flats for women on the council’s waiting list, as well as referrals from Women’s Pioneer Housing, a…