Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

25th May 2022
Where Do Construction Contractors Start with ESG?
Posted by Premier Guarantee
Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG) issues continue to increase in their significance and relevance to contractors in construction.
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5th April 2022
HSB Completes Acquisition of Premier Guarantee
Posted by Premier Guarantee
HSB (UK and Ireland) today announced the completion of its purchase of the MD Group of companies including its managing general agent, MD Insurance Services Ltd and the well-known Premier Guarantee brand.  
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29th March 2022
New Building Regulation Standards are Coming
Posted by Premier Guarantee
New building regulation standards for energy efficiency, ventilation, overheating and EV charging points are coming    
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23rd March 2022
Insurance or Construction? The Range of Careers Available at Premier Guarantee
Posted by Premier Guarantee
Are we an insurance firm or a construction company? In a way, both! 
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25th February 2022
A Third of Larger Developers Seek to Engage with a Warranty Provider
Posted by Premier Guarantee
A third of larger developers seek to enage with a warranty provider before securing planning permission   
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15th February 2022
Housing Delivery - How Are Local Authorities Performing?
Posted by Premier Guarantee
Almost one in six local planning authorities in England must presume in favour of sustainable development following the release of the Government’s Housing Delivery Test figures for 2021.
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24th January 2022
Planning Bill Aims to get Houses Built Quickly and in the Right Areas
Posted by Premier Guarantee
The planning bill is set to overhaul the rules that determine housebuilding and land use in England.
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3rd November 2021
Premier Guarantee to be Acquired by HSB
Posted by Premier Guarantee
HSB and Premier Guarantee have announced a deal that will see HSB acquire the scheme administrator of Premier Guarantee, MD Insurance Services. 
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22nd September 2021
Supporting Innovative Housebuilding in Scotland
Posted by Premier Guarantee
With 85% of all new homes built with timber and increasing emphasis on offsite construction, Scotland is clearly making strides towards modern, sustainable housebuilding.
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17th September 2021
What is Machinery Inherent Defects Insurance (MIDI)
Posted by Premier Guarantee
Did you know up to 40% of construction costs relate to the mechanical and electrical services of buildings? It makes financial sense to ensure these are protected.
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25th August 2021
New Version of the Technical Manual Available
Posted by Premier Guarantee
Developed by our in-house technical team, the manual provides information, diagrams and data tables to help you understand what is needed throughout each stage of construction in order to meet warranty standards.
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3rd August 2021
Quality Recognition Awards
Posted by Premier Guarantee
If only housebuilding was an Olympic event.
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