housing development

Apprentice Builders

Development sector optimistic yet constrained by market pressures and talent gaps

New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities and pressures...

Local Site Manager wins top accolade for housing development

17th November 2022: Jay Kerman, a Senior Site Manager at Barratt Homes’ Mortimer Park development in Driffield, has been recognised with the prestigious Regional Pride In The Job Award; one of the highest accolades that a Site Manager can achieve and the very first time that this has been achieved within the Yorkshire East division.

Jay Kerman, who is the Senior Site Manager at...

Essex Barn Conversions

Rare Essex barn conversions are about to hit the market

We all know the old adage about buses but when it comes to the Essex property market, it can now be applied to barn conversions.

A collection of not one, two or three but four old Essex barns in Blackmore are about to come to the property market via auction, together with a Grade II listed farmhouse. The quintet of properties is set amidst a courtyard type setting backing on...