tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Homes England2026-05-12T15:54:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-housing-bank-makes-significant-cornerstone-equity-investment-in-starlight-uks-build-to-rent-fund-ii2026-05-12T15:54:00+01:00National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund IIStarlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000‑home pipeline through Starlight’s platform.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-national-housing-bank-strengthens-oversight-with-appointment-of-non-executive-directors2026-04-14T10:50:00+01:00New National Housing Bank strengthens oversight with appointment of non‑executive directorsTwo senior leaders with extensive careers in the regeneration and investment sectors have joined the National Housing Bank Board as independent non-executive directorstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-agrees-multi-million-pound-debt-facility-with-richborough2026-04-08T13:26:00+01:00Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with RichboroughHomes England has agreed a multi‑million‑pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough, marking the first partnership of its kind in the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-860m-joint-venture-between-homes-england-capitalcentric-and-swiss-life-asset-managers-makes-first-acquisition-in-manchester2026-04-08T10:02:00+01:00Landmark £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in ManchesterThe Impact&Places housing partnership is expected to deliver 2,250 homes across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-marks-national-housing-bank-launch-as-part-of-a-once-in-a-generation-investment-offer-to-accelerate-delivery-of-new-homes-and-mixed-use2026-03-31T13:07:45+01:00Homes England marks National Housing Bank launch as part of a once-in-a-generation investment offer to accelerate delivery of new homes and mixed-use schemesFirst bank-backed investment in partnership with Aviva to deliver thousands of homes from an initial £100 million commitment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-housing-bank-and-aviva-to-invest-100-million-to-build-thousands-of-high-quality-family-homes-in-uk-towns-and-cities2026-03-31T13:00:00+01:00National Housing Bank and Aviva to invest £100 million to build thousands of high-quality family homes in UK towns and citiesThe first sites in Liverpool and Manchester will see 300 aspirational homes built on brownfield sites in well‑connected locations in boost to regional economies and communities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-secures-key-site-in-the-heart-of-east-norwich2026-03-24T09:45:00+00:00Homes England secures key site in the heart of East NorwichHomes England has completed the acquisition of Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seven-new-towns-proposed-to-kickstart-housebuilding-push2026-03-22T22:30:00+00:00Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding pushSeven locations proposed as new towns with each location delivering at least 10,000 homes with several delivering up to 40,000.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-strengthens-senior-leadership-ahead-of-delivery-focused-year2026-03-02T11:31:06+00:00Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery-focused yearHomes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as Chief Financial Officer, completing a series of senior leadership appointments that position the agency for a significant year of delivery.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/developers-selected-to-transform-two-former-hotbeds-of-sheffield-industry-into-thriving-new-neighbourhoods-with-up-to-1300-new-homes2026-02-25T10:30:00+00:00Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homesCapital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-opens-bidding-for-ten-year-social-and-affordable-homes-programme2026-02-24T13:00:00+00:00Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes ProgrammeHousing and regeneration agency encourages registered providers to bid for grant support from at least £27 billion fund worth of funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-announces-refreshed-executive-leadership-team-with-two-new-appointments2026-02-20T12:10:50+00:00Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointmentsHomes England has today announced two new executive leadership appointments, bringing extensive experience and trusted leadership to the agency as it enters a pivotal year for delivery in local communities across the country…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/former-northeye-prison-site-in-bexhill-handed-to-homes-england-for-new-homes2026-02-16T14:41:39+00:00Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homesThe former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a major step forward for delivering new homes and regeneration on this long-identified development site. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-enters-building-lease-with-vistry-for-former-city-hospital-site-in-birmingham-with-plans-to-deliver-750-new-homes2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homesThe historic site is set for a new chapter after extensive cross-sector collaboration.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-for-5500-home-wychavon-town-moves-forward2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forwardHomes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The applications relate to the proposed new settlement, covering the town cen…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-homes-boost-for-yorkshire-as-family-run-housebuilder-agrees-game-changer-loan-with-homes-england2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes EnglandYorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-new-homes-and-housing-sector-as-homes-england-hsbc-and-natwest-agree-165-million-financing-deal-with-allison-homes2026-01-13T09:00:04+00:00Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison HomesPackage will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium housebuilders.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/experienced-regeneration-leader-appointed-to-key-role-at-homes-england-as-agency-embarks-on-pivotal-year-of-delivery-for-local-communities2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communitiesJohn Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in-hand with regional teams, as strategic plan comes into action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/board-member-reappointments--22025-12-23T15:23:56+00:00Board Member ReappointmentsLesley-Ann Nash and Mark Henderson reappointed to Homes England’s Boardtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-appoints-new-executive-regional-leaders-to-strengthen-collaboration-and-boost-tailored-housing-and-regeneration-delivery-across-the-coun2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00Homes England appoints new executive regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and boost tailored housing and regeneration delivery across the countryGovernment’s housing and regeneration Agency confirms appointments in latest progress milestone towards mobilising new Strategic Plan and new regional operating model, which will work hand-in-hand with national Agency coordi…