The Social Hub has submitted planning proposals for a £200 million hybrid hospitality and community scheme on the former Fountain Brewery site in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. The B Corp-certified developer plans to deliver a 580-bed facility spanning hotel, student and extended-stay accommodation. The development will also feature co-working space for 300 desks, public social venues, and a canal-side square, generating an estimated £15.5 million for the local economy.
Real asset investment manager Patrizia has announced plans to raise and deploy £1 billion for essential housing across the UK. The initiative follows discussions between chief executive Asoka Wöhrmann and Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Berlin. The expansion aims to connect mayoral housing priorities with institutional capital, potentially supporting 4,000 homes for 10,000 people across key growth regions.
The UK government's housing agency, Homes England, has launched a £21.8 million revenue injection via the Council Housebuilding Support Fund to assist local authorities in developing affordable housing plans. Running through March 2029, the funding provides technical, staffing, and pre-development support to help approximately 75 local councils prepare successful capital grant bids under the government's flagship £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Zillow has announced major changes to its executive leadership team to drive the growth of its residential property super app. Finance chief Jeremy Hofmann steps into an expanded role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, following Jun Choo's decision to step down for health reasons. Former Google executive Sandi Knight also joins the property technology firm as its first Chief Legal and Policy Officer.
Sun Group has officially launched a 40 trillion VND development in Phu Quoc, creating nearly 50,000 social and rental housing units built to Singapore standards. Located in the An Thoi urban area, the 55-hectare complex supports Vietnam's national housing goals and infrastructure expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary Edaroth has finished 12 affordable homes across four sites in Epsom, Surrey, for Raven Housing Trust. Built using offsite modern methods of construction, the development aims to provide a repeatable model for social housing providers across the UK. The scheme exceeds current government targets for offsite manufacturing while meeting future environmental efficiency standards.
