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What does the Future Homes Standard mean for the housing sector?   This is the question posed in our latest 'Around The Table' podcast, delving into the most important issues impacting the UK property sector.   Hosted by BR's Charlotte Radcliffe, we were joined by Alex Jahanshahi-Edlin, Associate Director from McBains, Lynne Sullivan OBE from RIBA and James Snelgar Technical Director from Dandara Southern, to tackle the most important questions surrounding sustainability standards which are set to come into effect in 2025.   How do you think the standard will affect the industry? Does it need to go further, or is it a good place to start?   Listen to our full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/em2dYYSS

It has been a week since we hosted our first ESG roundtable “Navigating the climate crisis within the built environment: The roadmap to creating sustainable homes” chaired by Kirsty Weakley, Head of Content at the Local Government Chronicle. During the event, we discussed the biggest barriers that our industry faces in increasing the volume of energy-efficient homes being built and in retrofitting more of our homes. We would like to thank our attendees for coming along and speaking so passionately on the day. Watch our video from the day to see the highlights from the morning's event captured by our in-house digital team📹 #COP29 #SustainableHousing #Sustainability #ESI #ESG #propertypr

Did you know national print titles reach up to 13.6 million people per day, with online readership even higher? Securing national coverage is one of the most influential ways to get your brand message recognised and is the bread and butter of PR. In our latest blog we look at top property supplements in the UK press and share tips on grabbing national journalists' attention. To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHZtRg8V #nationalpress #coverage #propertypr #pr #newhomes

With Black Friday only a couple of days away Metro.co.uk takes a look at some incentives that housebuilders have currently available, including client Dandara who is offering John Lewis and Waitrose vouchers to prospective buyers at The Willows development in Willington. Also included in this weeks neighbourhood watch by Andrea Dean was an area focus on Didcot, looking at a range of homes available in the area including Croudace Homes Limited' Willowbrook Park development. Read the latest Metro to find out more! 🗞️ #pr #coverage #blackfriday #propertypr

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Ground has been broken for a development of new homes by client Allanwater Homes in Caskieberran, Glenrothes. “Following planning approval from Fife Council in February 2024, we are pleased to have broken ground at Caskieberran,“ Brian Robertson, Allanwater’s Director says. “The launch of this new development is a solid end to 2024 for Allanwater Homes, which will see the delivery of 19 new homes in Fife, an area where we have a strong track record.” https://lnkd.in/eZS-nyv4 #newhomesscotland #newhomes #propertypr

Client Dandara has recently issued its first Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing the significant strides it is taking as a business to reduce its impact on the environment and enhance the benefits it brings to local communities.   The report comes as Dandara continues to expand its operations throughout the UK, with ambitious plans to double in size within the coming years, completing its transformation from a regional to a national housebuilder.   Lesley Treacy, Head of ESG at Dandara comments: “As Dandara continues to expand operations in the UK, ensuring that we are accountable for both our social and environmental impact is vital. Our new reporting will ensure that we can continue to make progress – and set new standards for the future. Through working collaboratively with departments across the business, great sustainable strides have been made in the design, construction and operation of the new homes we build.”   If you’re interested in how our Environmental and Social Impact Communications team can help you, please get in touch today.   Read the full story on Scottish Construction Now: https://lnkd.in/e-FFr5BT #propertypr #esg #corporatepr #coverage 

With house prices growing across the London commuter belt, research shows that the average buyer could save thousands on their home by moving just one stop along the Northwestern train line! Zoopla has revealed that in Berkhamsted semi-detached homes have sold for £738,594 in the last 12 months, compared to Leighton Buzzard - just one stop along the Northwestern line - where the average detached home sold for £488,738. It is no surprise that Leighton Buzzard has proved popular with buyers, particularly with its convenient travel links into London. Client Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Thames, Sales and Marketing Director, Marc Woolfe, discusses why homebuyers should look a little further along the tracks for their next home. Read here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNhgQT6W #pr #pragency #coverage #newhomes

We cannot work in silos when it comes to sustainability; it requires more joined up thinking. Yesterday morning, Building Relations PR hosted its first ESG roundtable 'Navigating the climate crisis within the built environment: The roadmap to creating sustainable homes' chaired by Kirsty Weakley, Head of Content at the Local Government Chronicle. Attendees spoke passionately about the biggest barriers they face in increasing the volume of energy-efficient homes being built and in more homes being retrofitted.  These challenges include: 🏚️A lack of skilled workers  🏚️Limited uptake and financial incentives for homeowners  🏚️Inconsistent policies to mandate net-zero homes  🏚️Outdated national standards, such as EPCs that urgently need reform. Key recommendations to the Government included urgent upgrades to the National Grid, changes to water efficiency labels, a green levy on electricity bills to gas, funding incentives to retrofitting, as well as revokes to the ministerial standards among many more. Notably, just a third of those in the room believe we can reduce our latest emissions target set by the Labour Government (81% by 2035). Thank you to all our roundtable delegates who joined us. Key takeaways from the discussions around the table will soon be available to read via Local Government Chronicle. Alistair Blackmore, Ben Earl, Peter Merchant, Joseph Vambe, Josie Cadwallader-Hughes, Lesley Treacy, Lewis Knight, Loreana Padron, Liz Grove, Marylis Ramos, Lucy Atlee, Sadaf Askari, andrew day, Maria Dutton , Natalie Daniels, Rachel Colgan, Kathryn Reucroft #COP29 #SustainableHousing #Sustainability #ESI #ESG #PropertyPR

Ever fallen in love with a place so much that you decide to move their immediately? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening when people visit Mersea Island, a tranquil idyll off the coast of Essex. With a population of just 7,000 and offering long sandy beaches, bountiful wildlife and a slower pace of life, it’s little wonder people want to live here. Hikka Fraser, Andrea Bilton and couple Debbie and Gary Lynn have all recently bought at client City & Country's Sanderling Reach, on Mersea Island, with Debbie and Gary loving the island so much they put their house on the market immediately after visiting the area.    To find out more about this unexpected and most lovely seaside retreat, read the full article in Daily Express by Lotti O’Brien here: https://lnkd.in/ehjr5d-q #pr #pragency #newhomes #coverage