Joint Mortgages for New Builds: What Couples Need to Know
Buying a new build home together? This guide covers joint tenants vs tenants in common, income multiples, deposit splitting, and everything couples need to know about joint mortgages in 2026.
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Mortgages & FinanceSelf-Employed Mortgages for New Build Homes
Getting a new build mortgage when self-employed requires extra preparation. Learn which documents lenders need, how income is assessed, and which UK lenders are most self-employed friendly.
Mortgages & FinanceHow to Get a Mortgage in Principle for a New Build Home
A mortgage in principle is essential before reserving a new build home. Learn what documents you need, how credit checks work, and how to secure your MIP quickly in 2026.
Mortgages & FinanceMortgage Broker vs Going Direct: Finding the Best New Build Deal
Should you use a mortgage broker or apply directly to a lender for your new build home? We compare costs, access to deals, and which approach saves you more money in 2026.
Developer NewsDeveloper Contributions to Schools, Parks, and Public Services
UK housebuilders contribute billions of pounds each year toward new schools, parks, healthcare facilities and transport infrastructure. Explore the planning mechanisms and real-world examples of how developer funding transforms communities.
Developer NewsApprenticeships: Developers Supporting Local Communities
UK housebuilders are investing millions in apprenticeship programmes, training academies and skills partnerships that create career pathways while strengthening the communities where they build. Here is how the industry is nurturing the next generation of construction talent.
Developer NewsHow Developers Are Tackling the Housing Shortage
With the UK facing a persistent shortfall in new housing supply, developers are ramping up delivery through strategic land investment, modern construction methods and collaboration with Government. Here is how the industry is responding to the nation's biggest housing challenge.
Developer NewsInnovative New Build Designs and Architectural Trends
UK housebuilders are embracing bold contemporary designs, biophilic interiors and flexible living spaces that respond to how we actually live. Discover the architectural trends reshaping new build homes across the country.
Developer NewsHow Developers Are Reducing Carbon Footprints in New Builds
From net zero pledges to embodied carbon tracking, UK housebuilders are transforming how new homes are designed and delivered. Explore the strategies, technologies and targets driving decarbonisation across the sector.
Developer NewsDeveloper Investment in Local Infrastructure and Amenities
Discover the scale of UK housebuilder contributions to local infrastructure through Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy, funding new schools, roads, healthcare facilities, parks, and community spaces that benefit entire neighbourhoods.
Developer NewsThe New Homes Quality Board: Raising Industry Standards
An in-depth look at the New Homes Quality Board, its New Homes Quality Code, the New Homes Ombudsman, and how developer registration and consumer protection measures are transforming the UK new build homebuying experience.
Developer NewsHow Developers Are Creating Accessible and Inclusive Homes
Explore how UK housebuilders are embracing accessible design standards including Part M, M4(2) and M4(3) categories, lifetime homes principles, and age-friendly features to create inclusive communities that work for everyone.