There were always a few cynics, me included, who believed that the government’s 2016 target for ‘carbon neutral’ new homes was a joke. This had nothing to do with me being in denial about climate change. It was all about facing up to political and industrial realities. More »
Winners of a recent competition to design "A Kitchen for the Future" are working with sponsors, Paula Rosa, to develop exciting new concepts for the kitchen in years to come. Paula Rosa set a challenge for students of Nottingham University School of the Built Environment, to bring a fresh approach to this most traditional heart of the home. Competition entrants were encouraged to give free rein to their creativity while, at the same time, taking into account such practical considerations as sustainable materials, low carbon impact, energy use and recycling. More »
Recently, listening to some property people crying into their spritzers over the state of the market, the nation, their future and their pay packets, I was suddenly transported back to 1987. To the early morning of 20th October 1987 to be precise, the day after the infamous global stock market crash that quickly became known as Black Monday. More »
Visitors to Bryant Homes’ sought-after Highfields development in Derby can now go ‘through the keyhole’ of the brand new ‘Harvington’ townhouse and apartments which are available to purchase. More »
Young or old, single or attached with dependants, the target homebuyer is an elusive quarry and, says Nicky Adams, developers these days need to do their homework to snare their ideal purchaser. More »
Faced with the worst drop in sales for 30 years, the housebuilding industry is working its marketing tools increasingly harder to ensure its products can be all things to all buyers. So, rather than ignoring the elephant in the room, Natalia Gameson investigates how to get the right mix between price and quality in today's difficult market. More »
I would like to say it is an honour and privilege to fill the void left by my cousin Secret Squirrel this month, bringing my e-column at showhouse.co.uk to the printed page, but it is not. Squirrel is on holiday, chalking up 20,000 air miles and leaving his carbon paw print all over the planet. He represents all that is profligate about our throwaway society in a life decided to profit and pleasure. Shame on him. More »
