What Should You Consider Before Choosing Outdoor Window Coverings?

The post What Should You Consider Before Choosing Outdoor Window Coverings? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Outdoor window coverings can change how a home feels. They can reduce glare, create privacy, protect outdoor living areas and help manage weather exposure. The right choice should suit the property’s layout, not just its exterior style. Before selecting shutters, awnings or screens, look at how the sun moves across the home, where privacy is […]

How Can You Prevent Common Electrical Issues at Home?

The post How Can You Prevent Common Electrical Issues at Home? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Most electrical problems start with a small sign that is easy to dismiss. A power point feels warm, a safety switch trips once, lights flicker when an appliance starts, or an extension lead looks worn. Left unresolved, these issues can affect your home’s safety and lead to expensive repairs. Preventing electrical problems does not require […]

Over 800 investors launch High Court claim against Home REIT

The law firm has formally lodged a long-planned £120m-plus lawsuit against the firm, alleging investors were misled over rental income security, the firm's financial strength and its claimed social impact. The post Over 800 investors launch High Court claim against Home REIT appeared first on Property Week.

Winners of the 2026 AJ Student Prize announced

The Architects’ Journal Winners of the 2026 AJ Student Prize announced Students from Oxford Brookes and the Bartlett share the undergraduate prize, while De Montfort’s Part 2 takes home the postgraduate award The post Winners of the 2026 AJ Student Prize announced appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Ian Chalk Architects gets approval for cliff-top Cornish home

The Architects’ Journal Ian Chalk Architects gets approval for cliff-top Cornish home Ian Chalk Architects has won approval for a net-zero family home on the edge of a cliff in Cornwall The post Ian Chalk Architects gets approval for cliff-top Cornish home appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

RICS, Modus - Safe as houses, why investors are backing homes 14042021

The residential property market, despite dire predictions, appears to have emerged largely unscathed from the pandemic

FT - Xi Jinping’s Evergrande dilemma has repercussions far beyond China, 15102021

Evergrande has become a problem for Chinese president Xi Jinping. There appears to be 3 policy options: bankrupting Evergrande to send a message to the rest of the property sector; propping it up because it is simply “too big to fail”; or facilitating an orderly distribution of assets Kevin Rudd, a former prime minister of Australia, is the global president of the Asia Society highlights that Beijing could let the property behemoth go bankrupt, but that risks shockwaves both at home and abroad

What should homeowners look for when choosing a custom home builder?

What should I consider when choosing the best outdoor consumer unit for my home in the UK?