Quality

2nd October 2018

HQM supports the drive for quality in Britain’s new homes

Developed by BRE, one of the world’s leading building science centres, and a range of industry partners, the Home Quality Mark (HQM) is the national quality mark for homes, giving consumers a better choice for a healthier, smarter and more sustainable new home. HQM does this by providing impartial information on a new home’s quality. … Continue reading “HQM supports the drive for quality in Britain’s new homes”

10th August 2018

Home Quality Mark One – Helping Change the Culture in Home Building

Building more high-quality new homes that fit our current and future needs is a national priority. BRE has developed the Home Quality Mark (HQM) to provide developers with the tools and framework to differentiate, prove and communicate the benefits of their homes. The Mark recognises good practice guidance, processes and standards that the industry has … Continue reading “Home Quality Mark One – Helping Change the Culture in Home Building”

27th November 2015

Our response to the Autumn Statement – 400,000 new homes is only the tip of the iceberg

The creation of 400,000 homes by the end of the decade is hugely welcomed, however is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to helping the current housing crisis and will still mean we have 40% less homes than required. Government funds must be channelled to create quality homes, which are both affordable … Continue reading “Our response to the Autumn Statement – 400,000 new homes is only the tip of the iceberg”

12th May 2015

What is a Good Quality Home?

Is a Good Quality Home just about location, size, character and where it is located? Perhaps with some average indication of what the energy bills are? Many are focussed on kitchens and bathrooms or perhaps those electric gates and lions…. Surely a quality home is more than this, more than those areas that can be … Continue reading “What is a Good Quality Home?”