Residential

More than 90 Cambridge council homes approved

by Alfie Morse | Jul 10, 2026

Cambridge City Council will build over 90 new council homes across six small sites, including Cherry Hinton, King’s Hedges, and East Chesterton.

Planning application submitted for Cambridge 25 employment park

by Alfie Morse | Jul 8, 2026

Lolworth Developments has submitted plans for Cambridge 25, a sustainable employment park at A14 J25 expected to create 2,900 jobs.

The Hill Group appoints Claire Studdart as head of affordable housing

by Alfie Morse | Jul 7, 2026

The Hill Group has appointed Claire Studdart to the newly created role of Head of Affordable Housing to strengthen its partnerships with RPs.

178 properties to be delivered at Saffron Walden scheme

by Alfie Morse | Jul 6, 2026

Chase New Homes and B3 Living are building Saffron Park in Saffron Walden, delivering 101 private and 67 affordable homes from 2027.

Chelmsford Garden Community final phase approved

by Alfie Morse | Jul 2, 2026

The final phase of Chelmsford Garden Community was recently approved by Chelmsford City Council

Cambridge student accommodation set for approval

by Alfie Morse | Jul 1, 2026

A planning application for demolition of existing student accommodation, and the erection of newer student accommodation at Wolfson Court in Cambridge has come forward.

165 new Cambridge homes greenlit

by Alfie Morse | Jul 1, 2026

A 165-home planning application for Hanover Court and Princess Court in Cambridge has seen approval.

EastProp Awards 2026 – The roundup

by Alfie Morse | Jun 29, 2026

A video covering the 2026 edition of the EastProp Awards, with comments from attendees, winners, and the organisers.

120 homes at Barnwell Square see construction progress

by Alfie Morse | Jun 26, 2026

The last bricks have been laid for the Barnwell Square development in Cambridge, which comprises 120 new council homes.

EastProp Awards 2026 – The gallery

by Alfie Morse | Jun 25, 2026

The gallery for 2026’s edition of the EastProp Awards has been published.

EastProp Awards 2026 – The Winners

by Alfie Morse | Jun 25, 2026

The fifth annual East of England Property Awards took place at Homerton College, Cambridge.

Cambridge-based former council estate redevelopment progresses

by Alfie Morse | Jun 18, 2026

CIP submits plans to replace 235 failing Cambridge council homes with 299 modern units, including 150 funding-backed council homes.

Third Taverham application comes forward for same site

by Alfie Morse | Jun 16, 2026

Broadland District Council is recommended to approve Norfolk Homes’ reserved matters application for 188 homes at the 1,530-unit Marriott’s Park site in Taverham.

Norwich property portfolio on market for offers over £5m

by Alfie Morse | Jun 15, 2026

Savills lists a £5m+ mixed property portfolio in Norwich’s Golden Triangle, generating a £360k annual rental income with tenants in situ.

Chief executive appointed for Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

by Alfie Morse | Jun 15, 2026

Greater Cambridge Development Corporation appoints David Hill as its first chief executive to lead regional housing and infrastructure growth from September 2026.

Hertfordshire’s Grade I listed Rothamsted Manor for sale

by Alfie Morse | Jun 11, 2026

Savills Private Office has brought the historic, Grade I listed Rothamsted Manor in Hertfordshire to the market on a 125-year lease for an amount exceeding £2 million.

61 Stalham care homes top out

by Alfie Morse | Jun 10, 2026

Housing 21 and local councils celebrated the topping-out of Albion Gardens, a 61-home Extra Care scheme for over-55s in Stalham, set to open in spring 2027.

Cambridge East acquired by Homes England and Hill Group

by Alfie Morse | Jun 5, 2026

Homes England and developer Hill have acquired the 700-acre Cambridge East site from Marshall Group to deliver over 10,000 homes.

Chancellor announces three critical OxCam developments

by Alfie Morse | Jun 4, 2026

At the “Creating a Scientific Superpower” conference, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced three major growth plans for the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.

UKPF attends: Creating a Scientific Superpower 2026

by Alfie Morse | Jun 4, 2026

The fifth annual “Creating a Scientific Superpower” conference featured a major government plan to launch a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.