Panattoni, the largest industrial real estate developer in Europe, has acquired a 22-acre site in an established industrial location in West Sussex for a last-mile logistics development. The site, called Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, is located at Burgess Hill, fronting the A2300 dual carriageway and providing fast access to the
Leading Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed works to construct a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham, which is due to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility. The new bunker is located at the university’s Edgbaston Campus, on the site of the Physics
A national trade body is launching its summer 2022 apprenticeship programme, developed to tackle a skills gap in a specialist area of construction that often goes under the radar as a potential career choice. The property care sector can offer a lifetime of learning and a varied, interesting and rewarding career,
Against a backdrop of climate emergency and soaring energy prices, Arloid Automation provides smart technology that can enable any building management system to produce substantial energy savings on their bills. Through efficient optimisation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system performance, arloid.ai boosts energy efficiency – the most effective
Roann Limited, the granite and quartz worktop supplier, celebrated a record-breaking month in February, reaching a sales total of £1,102,060. The Wakefield-based business secured three six-figure project deals with credible housebuilders and construction businesses which contributed to this sales peak, including Midgard Construction, Hill Partnerships and Vistry Partnerships. The news
National housebuilder Keepmoat Homes welcomed City Mayor, Peter Soulsby, to its latest development in Leicester, Waterside. During the visit, the Mayor and accompanying Council members were given an in-depth tour of the 17.2- acre development, located on Frog Island including visiting the new showhome, The Barkby. Alongside the tour, the
Properties not living-up to design expectations is a significant factor in the UK’s housing stock falling short in terms of energy standards and creating a performance gap. The ‘swapping out’ of specified products mid-construction is known to cause such an outcome. It’s a practice that takes advantage of the ‘equal or
UK leader in construction chemicals Sika, has moved production of its most popular colours in the Parex Monorex GM render range from France to the UK to match the expectation and growth in demand from its customers and drive down lead times. Sika Ltd has confronted supply chain challenges for
Balancing the traditional and contemporary, XUL Architecture have renovated this arts and crafts Hampstead Garden Suburb house working in collaboration with Joanna Williams Interiors and Blakes London bespoke kitchens. As with all XUL Architecture residential projects, the starting point came from the consideration of the passage of natural light through
Works at the new luxury residential development The Yacht Club, situated on the banks of the River Trent between Colwick and West Bridgford in Nottingham, continue to progress well with first completions afoot and residents set to be welcomed to their new homes very soon. Developed by Leeds-based KMRE Group Ltd,
Panattoni, the largest industrial real estate developer in Europe, has acquired a 22-acre site in an established industrial location in West Sussex for a last-mile logistics development. The site, called Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, is located at Burgess Hill, fronting the A2300 dual carriageway and providing fast access to the A23/M23, Crawley, Brighton and the south coast markets. It is already home to DPD and Roche. Panattoni is intending to speculatively develop the rest of the site with facilities from 7,466 sq ft to 141,460 sq ft, although it is in discussions with a number of occupiers already showing interest in bespoke units. Panattoni expects to start construction in the fourth quarter of this year with the intention of delivering units to a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ in the middle of 2023. It will take advantage of the site’s outline planning consent to build the units quickly, offering opportunities for both B2 and B8 occupiers. Panattoni’s vast experience of buy, build and let was recently demonstrated at the former Benthalls site in Farnborough, which it bought, built and let in just 11 months. Tony Watkins, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “This well-located site provides us with the opportunity to meet the high occupier demand for logistics space in the Crawley, Brighton and south coast markets, where the supply of available space is very low. We will be offering a wide range of unit sizes to occupiers in an area where there is a critical lack of stock to serve such a big market of consumers”. Letting agents are DTRE, Lambert Smith Hampton and SHW. Panattoni was founded in the USA in 1986 and has grown to become the world’s largest privately-owned industrial developer. Panattoni has served over 2,500 customers worldwide and developed more than 525 million sq ft of logistics space. In the United Kingdom, Panattoni has positioned itself as the largest speculative developer, committing to speculatively develop over 3 million sq ft annually. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Leading Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed works to construct a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham, which is due to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility. The new bunker is located at the university’s Edgbaston Campus, on the site of the Physics East Building which forms part of The School of Physics and Astronomy. G F Tomlinson oversaw both the design and build of the project. Construction of the bunker began in September 2020, with the grounds of an existing bank of land being excavated down eight metres from the high side, and four and a half metres from the lower side under guidance from geologists. The main contractor worked closely with concrete structure specialists Northfield Construction Ltd and M&E engineers Dodd Group, to erect a steel frame following excavation works and the installation of a concrete structure – with a 450mm thick floor, 600mm thick walls and a 300mm thick floor slab on top. In addition to this specialist radiation doors were installed. Landscaping works have also been carried out on site, with the sowing of grass seed and planting of trees along the bank leading up to the bunker. Now complete, the bunker will house a High-Flux Accelerator, which will allow researchers at the university to better understand how neutrons interact with matter, helping to pave the way for how this research and technology can be applied in nuclear medicine and the study of space. G F Tomlinson installed a gantry crane and roller shutter to enable the installation of the High-Flux Accelerator, which has now been lifted into place. The contractor is due to return later this year to then install a wall in place of the shutter, sealing the highly specialised equipment safely into its final location which is due to be fully operational by summer this year. The High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility will be the first of its kind in the UK, and only the second such facility in the world – the other located in Helsinki in Finland. It forms part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF), which is funded by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It will create a new hub for international research with applications extending to nuclear medicine and space, as well as enable a national training programme to boost the UK skills base in these state-of-the-art techniques. Chris Flint, managing director of G F Tomlinson, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have completed the construction of this new bunker. It will be home to an important international facility designed to perform crucial research in the nuclear sector, which can be used to further specialised nuclear medicine and the understanding of materials in space. “The bunker has been meticulously designed and built with safety and security of the utmost priority – the thickness of the concrete structure will ensure protection from radiation, as well as the installation of specialist radiation doors into the facility. Once fully installed, the facility will be operated in accordance with strict guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency. “We worked on site whilst the adjacent Physics East Building was occupied and being used for studying and essential testing throughout each day of the project, we therefore took great care to ensure our works did not disrupt the existing building users. “The University of Birmingham has a long-standing history and track record of carrying out vital scientific research and it is wonderful to have worked with them to provide the ideal location for this unique facility, which will set a benchmark for further investment and development in the UK’s nuclear research future.” Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
A national trade body is launching its summer 2022 apprenticeship programme, developed to tackle a skills gap in a specialist area of construction that often goes under the radar as a potential career choice. The property care sector can offer a lifetime of learning and a varied, interesting and rewarding career, but it is not as widely known or recognised as other trades. To tackle the issue, the Property Care Association (PCA) launched its damp and timber apprenticeship in 2015, to develop a new generation of professionals with the important skills necessary to preserve and protect properties nationwide. Open to both PCA members and non-members alike across the UK, the programme takes a company employee or apprentice working in the damp, timber and building preservation sector through the award of the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 Diploma in ‘Insulation and Building Treatments (Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing)’ Qualification. The programme is structured in a modularised manner, through a mix of formal instruction “off-the-job” training, followed by supervised “on-the-job” training. It offers an insight into subjects including wet and dry rot, wood boring insects, rising damp and timber treatments. Jade Stocker, PCA Training Manager, said: “The damp and timber apprenticeship is delivered over a period of 18 months, with the programme divided into two main sections, training and assessment. Over the first 12 months, all apprenticeship training is delivered at our Practical Training Centre in Huntingdon, which is specifically kitted out for hands-on training. “Apprentices visit us five times over the first 12 months in four-day blocks. Once all apprenticeship training has been completed, a specialist assessor is assigned for the candidate, with six months allocated to complete the assessment process.” The PCA is now taking bookings for its June intake. Jade added: “Since its launch in 2015, the apprenticeship has achieved one of the highest retention rates in the construction sector. We look forward to welcoming our new trainees in June and supporting their training and development journey into the property care sector.” Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Against a backdrop of climate emergency and soaring energy prices, Arloid Automation provides smart technology that can enable any building management system to produce substantial energy savings on their bills. Through efficient optimisation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system performance, arloid.ai boosts energy efficiency – the most effective way for real-estate to cut carbon and reduce costs. On the 23rd of March 2022, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his Spring Statement amidst the growing strain of the global energy crisis. The Treasury document has been widely criticised for its failure to provide immediate support to people navigating the crisis and the absence of a windfall tax on fossil fuel producers – a measure strongly recommended by the International Energy Agency. Whilst there were some budget announcements that will be welcome to business owners such as a fuel duty reduction of 5p per litre, these changes are temporary and will do nothing to facilitate the UK’s journey to Net Zero. The document also promised to spend over £9.7bn on the decarbonisation of buildings, stating that energy efficiency was key to the UK’s long-term Net Zero ambitions. Many critics concur that energy efficiency is the principal way we can overcome the crisis, though say the statement is not doing enough to push this agenda. Buildings are widely recognised as one of the major sources of energy consumption, with the global real estate market consuming 60% of the world’s electricity and emitting 28% of global carbon emissions. Fortunately, whilst the spring budget announcements fail to do more than scratch the surface of the crisis, innovative technology can provide the solution. Arloid Automation uses Deep Reinforcement Learning to automatically manage the operation of HVAC systems in a wide range of buildings via a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN). The innovative AI makes decisions based on reinforced behaviour and real-time data to provide faster optimisation and better HVAC performance. By controlling each HVAC device in the system and dividing the building into distinct heating and cooling microzones, arloid.ai provides more nuanced control of the environment and better user comfort. As a result, the technology is achieving up to 30% energy savings across over 23 million square feet. Buildings all over the world from warehouses to retail premises to hotels to medical centres are realising the potential of machine learning to drive the decarbonisation of the built environment, and reduce operational costs. Recently, Darul Ghufran Mosque became the first mosque in Singapore to harness the power of AI. Darul Ghufran is the largest in the country, and therefore came with unique complexities and challenges. Arloid implemented centralised HVAC connectivity and calibrated the trained algorithm to provide continuous and autonomous HVAC management. Now the AI is proactively and consistently providing the optimum settings for maximum user comfort and energy efficiency at all times. After only 1 month of functionality, the mosque saw a 12% reduction in energy bills. After 3 months, the achieved savings stood at 8,535 kWh – a significant and welcome reduction in the mosque’s electricity consumption. The benefits of using AI to optimise building management systems are numerous. In the current climate, energy savings are the most notable, but AI can also proactively ensure better user comfort, provide nuanced thermal conditions for sensitive buildings like hospitals and logistics centres, and help businesses achieve their carbon targets. Buildings vary considerably in structure, complexity, and usage, and time is always at a premium – that means manual scheduling and manually collected data is always going to be insufficient to the task. AI trained using Deep Reinforcement Learning can process live data in real time, continuously monitoring and proactively adjusting systems to maintain the optimum settings – without the need for time-consuming external input, and quicker than other forms of machine learning. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Roann Limited, the granite and quartz worktop supplier, celebrated a record-breaking month in February, reaching a sales total of £1,102,060. The Wakefield-based business secured three six-figure project deals with credible housebuilders and construction businesses which contributed to this sales peak, including Midgard Construction, Hill Partnerships and Vistry Partnerships. The news comes shortly after the business reported a record-breaking year in 2021, with a total sales value of £6,440,579. Following this profitable month, Roann Limited is seeing higher than ever before production figures and anticipates an average of £200,000 per week, in the very near future. “We’re thrilled with the results in February here at Roann Limited! These projects have been in the pipeline for over a year, and we’re delighted that we have now secured them all. We’ve been experiencing a large period of growth over the past two years, and it’s only set to continue. We’re really excited to get started on these new projects and continuing to expand our business growth,” said Scott Wharton, Sales Director at Roann Limited. Established in 1990, Roann Limited specialises in manufacturing, supplying, and installing high-quality granite and quartz worktops within the house building, property development and construction sectors. With more than 30 years’ experience, Roann Limited is dedicated to procuring stone worktops that help developers significantly reduce costs on their projects by selling direct to them. Roann Limited’s purpose-built factory in Wakefield houses more than £2 million worth of state-of-the-art stone manufacturing machines and equipment, enabling the business to fabricate more than 15,000 worktops every year. The company proudly holds accreditations with many of the industry’s leading health & safety schemes, including SSIP certification, and is also ConstructionOnline Gold Approved. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
National housebuilder Keepmoat Homes welcomed City Mayor, Peter Soulsby, to its latest development in Leicester, Waterside. During the visit, the Mayor and accompanying Council members were given an in-depth tour of the 17.2- acre development, located on Frog Island including visiting the new showhome, The Barkby. Alongside the tour, the City Mayor also met with the first residents who have already moved into their new homes at the development, gaining an insight into what city living is like in the transformed area. Overlooking the Grand Union Canal, Waterside is an exciting new development featuring a mix of over 350 new one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three and four-bedroom homes, aimed at working professionals aspiring for sustainable city living on the waterfront with an enviable urban design, and including at least 55 affordable units. In addition to the new homes, homebuyers will also benefit from new public green spaces and a new canalside path opening up the waterfront, along with 60,000sqft of Grade A office space. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Leicester’s waterside has for a long time had immense potential for regeneration, and bringing that redevelopment forward for the benefit of the city has been a long-held ambition of mine. “These new homes are a key part of that, and the catalyst for the surrounding waterside developments. The city council’s regeneration strategy for the city has included assembling this brownfield site using £25m of grants and council funds to compulsorily purchase run down and disused areas along the River Soar, as well as securing outline planning consent for these new homes. “We’ve worked closely with Keepmoat Homes as our development partners to reach this important stage in making Leicester’s waterside a vibrant, attractive area in which to live and work.” Since 2015, around 1,000 new houses and apartments have been delivered in the waterside area, along with around 1,000 student spaces, the Novotel and Adagio (200-beds), new bowling alley and over 75,000sqft of new office space built at Friars Mill, Great Central Square and Northgate Street. Shaun Fielding, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat Homes said “We’re thrilled to have hosted the City Mayor and members of Leicester City Council, so that they can witness the great progress that we’ve made at Waterside and how the new housing development will provide the people of Leicester a great place to live. “We’ve worked collaboratively with Leicester City Council and the City’s design team to create a development of bespoke houses and apartments, formed within an incredible urban layout which has already attracted potential new homeowners to the area, who will further enhance the city’s economy.” Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Properties not living-up to design expectations is a significant factor in the UK’s housing stock falling short in terms of energy standards and creating a performance gap. The ‘swapping out’ of specified products mid-construction is known to cause such an outcome. It’s a practice that takes advantage of the ‘equal or approved’ tagline that architects attach to the products they specify, but often sees them replaced by less suitable – and invariably – much cheaper ones. This process is usually known as ‘value engineering’. Technology advantage Platforms such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital twins will hopefully help eradicate this errant trend. With technology allowing designers to create a virtual representation of a building complete with live data links showing how it is operating at any given time. This adds a much-needed layer of transparency to the build process and chimes with Dame Judith Hackitt’s call for a ‘golden thread’ of information as part of her post-Grenfell report into the fire safety of buildings. It’s hoped that by publishing a building’s data in the form of the products and materials used in its construction – particularly its fabric – it will eliminate the potential for a lax in design standards, as well as safety and energy performance. Improved consistency in the thermal attainment of the country’s built-environment has far-reaching consequences and will be crucial to the government’s 2050 net-zero ambitions. In terms of the building process, getting it right first time will help eradicate issues, which lead to buildings not being constructed as-designed and a widening of the much-maligned performance gap. Engaging with a specialist in the composition of a building’s roof is a vital initial step in guaranteeing as-designed performance and putting an overall seal on a building’s thermal envelope. Ask the experts As a flat roof and tapered roof insulation expert, Gradient has the technical knowhow to deliver a system that fits a building’s precise requirements. From specification and design through to the manufacturing stage and beyond, our turnkey service provision gives clients peace of mind that the solution we provide will keep their roof watertight and warm for years to come. Our tapered insulation systems can be tailored to suit a variety of applications regardless of size, complexity or profile. In addition to our core tapered insulation solutions for waterproof applications including built-up felt, mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing systems and torch-on felt, we have developed a variety of specialist products for non-standard applications. Rooflight deflectors, lamellas, cricket systems, fillets and pre-cut mitres; these are among the ‘secondary’ details that can make a big difference to a roof’s long-term performance where space, for example, is limited. Gradient can tailor the design for each of these items to optimise a project’s success. Such an offering provides a fine example of how Gradient goes ‘above and beyond’ to achieve the highest standards in roof design and performance. Further evidence of Gradient’s exemplary full-service delivery is our provision of Annex E calculations to ensure U-value targets are carried out with compliance to regulations. The calculation takes into account the thermal resistance and thickness of each tapered roof element i.e; the deck, air and vapour control layer (AVCL), insulation and waterproofing. A condensation risk analysis may also be provided. Outlined in BS EN ISO 6946:2017, only calculations involving ‘Annex E’ methodology is considered compliant for tapered roofs, yet not all manufacturers use it. Of course, the accuracy of the U-value calculation depends on the quality of the information provided. Failure in this instance could not only lead to a performance gap, costly remedial works are a probable outcome. Delivering properties that perform as-designed should not be beyond our means. It’s a realistic ambition that can be fulfilled by building with more integrity whilst taking advantage of the latest technology and available expertise. Failure should no longer be considered an option when it comes to delivering buildings that offer the highest comfort and conform to required energy standards. By Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Gradient UK Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
UK leader in construction chemicals Sika, has moved production of its most popular colours in the Parex Monorex GM render range from France to the UK to match the expectation and growth in demand from its customers and drive down lead times. Sika Ltd has confronted supply chain challenges for some key Sika Parex product ranges and has made the step to produce the three most popular colours of Monorex GM – G00, G10 and G20 – in the UK. This will see the production of Monorex GM with the same excellent performance and results as users expect. Monorex GM is a one-coat, through coloured weather resistant decorative render for masonry and concrete substrates. Darren Bunting, Business Unit Manager for Sika Everbuild said: “The construction sector has faced many challenges in the last two years as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit. Sika continually look to identify opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction and our decision to produce our key product, Monorex, in the UK is a great example of that – enabling us to reduce lead times and supply chain risks for our customers.” For distributors and applicators, Sika Parex’s product offering consists of a range of quality render system and solutions. With its expertise in mortar solutions for renovation and new builds, Sika participates in all phases of the construction life cycle. Available from local Business Development Managers, the Sika Parex Housebuilder Pack outlines the “complete” package to customers and specifiers with industry sector experts available to provide unsurpassed levels of free technical advice, specifications and CAD details. With sites in Welwyn Garden City, Wishaw and Preston, Parex is a brand within Sika, a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals, mortars, specialist adhesives and sealants and render systems for use in construction, refurbishment and civil engineering. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Balancing the traditional and contemporary, XUL Architecture have renovated this arts and crafts Hampstead Garden Suburb house working in collaboration with Joanna Williams Interiors and Blakes London bespoke kitchens. As with all XUL Architecture residential projects, the starting point came from the consideration of the passage of natural light through the home. The home previously had significant layout issues dating from when the house was originally built, and the new homeowners were keen to address this to create a harmonious flow throughout. As with many homes within the Hampstead Garden Suburb, the opportunity to extend was restricted, which meant it was important to maximise the effectiveness of the existing building footprint. To achieve this, XUL Architecture removed the original chimney stack to laterally connect the ground floor and first floor spaces, and relocated the kitchen to a new section of the home. This allowed the ground floor space to be opened up and created a far more balanced flow through each of the ground floor rooms. “Always start with the kitchen, and then the rest of the home flows from there,” explained XUL Architecture director Sebastian Sandler. “When homeowners are beginning to plan their renovation project there is often a common concern that the existing kitchen cannot easily be relocated. We always consider the best position for the kitchen within the home, allowing as much natural light as possible to flow through the rest of the living space.” Having decided on the location of the kitchen, Joanna Williams Interiors brought Blakes London in to design and build a kitchen that would become the heart of the home. The client wanted a warm welcoming family kitchen with plenty of preparation space for cooking and entertaining. “By taking the decision not to put any utilities on the island, we were able to create a space that served as a fabulous buffet station when the family entertain,” said Annie Ebenston, Lead Designer at Blakes London. “The hanging shelf above the island, created an interesting and unusual focal point above the island and by supporting the shelf on a blackened steel hanging frame we were able to inject a touch of industrial style edge to what is otherwise a contemporary shaker style kitchen.” The kitchen exudes a country Mediterranean vibe with a colourful patterned tiled backsplash and sawn timber cabinetry, and the welcoming space has been made even more inviting with the addition of a banquette seat beneath the bay window that looks out onto the garden, helping to connect the interior and exterior spaces and give a purpose to a space that might otherwise be wasted. The window seat even has ingenious hidden storage built in too! “Rooms that don’t require light can be placed in darker parts of the home, allowing more light into the rooms that benefit from it,” added director Sebastian Sandler. “In this project, the view from the front door now extends towards the garden window that was once the downstairs cloakroom, while hard functions such as the plumbing, has been moved to the front of the house out of direct view.” XUL also reduced the number of bedrooms on the second floor, from three smaller bedrooms to two large and spacious ones, both with generous en-suite bathrooms. In combining two previous rooms, the landing space has been reduced imperceptibly to allow for the creation of more usable – liveable – space alongside smaller liminal ones, such as corridors. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
Works at the new luxury residential development The Yacht Club, situated on the banks of the River Trent between Colwick and West Bridgford in Nottingham, continue to progress well with first completions afoot and residents set to be welcomed to their new homes very soon. Developed by Leeds-based KMRE Group Ltd, the 81-home luxury waterfront scheme – which will be known by residents as Yacht Club Place – is located off the secluded Trent Lane, with Colwick Country Park and Nottingham Racecourse to the East and Lady Bay Bridge to the West, in an area that is undergoing significant transformation promising a vibrant new inbound community. Over 60% of the apartments in the first phase have already been sold and the largest out of the three apartment blocks, Block C, is set to complete in the coming days. The remaining two blocks – Block A and Block B, are set to complete within the next few weeks as they enter the final stages of construction. The development comprises of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses, with prices starting from £300,000. A show apartment is available for prospective buyers to view on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9am – 12pm, where a member of the sales team will be on hand to show visitors around and answer queries. All of the homes are river-facing, and each feature their own private balcony or terrace, providing spectacular views over the water, looking out to The Hook nature reserve opposite. With no passing traffic, except that of river boats, paddle boarders and rowers, The Yacht Club offers a supremely serene location by the water. Residents will also be able to access an onsite gym which boasts stunning views of the river. A new cycle and pedestrian bridge, known as the Waterside Bridge, is also proposed for the area with a planning application due to be submitted to Nottingham City Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council – it would be the first bridge to be built over the River Trent in more than 60 years. At the end of last year, The Yacht Club reached a new milestone with 45% of its apartments sold and has since completed the largest of the three apartment blocks that make up the development, Block C, which features 35 apartments and four penthouses. Of the apartments sold so far, developer KMRE Group Ltd and joint selling agents FHP Living and William H Brown have noted a particularly high level of interest from both young professionals and those looking to downsize or purchase a second home. During and post pandemic, the housing market has also seen a shift in the number of London-based homeowners choosing to purchase properties outside of the capital and moving further up north. In 2021, homebuyers from London purchased more homes outside of the city than in any year since 2007, in a movement that is expected to continue. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News
