The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations, has formally signed five contractors to new long-term agreements, to deliver its planned maintenance and investment programme. Valued at over £1 billion, the contracts span the next 15 years. The contractors and regions they ...

Novus Property Solutions has been awarded a 15-year planned improvement and major works contract, valued at £11 million per annum with The Guinness Partnership in the South West. The contract, which reinforces a a 14-year strong relationship, will see the ...

United Infrastructure’s subsidiary, Social Infrastructure, has been appointed to deliver planned maintenance and investment across the North West and Greater Manchester on behalf of The Guinness Partnership, one of the largest affordable housing providers in England. The contract represents a ...

WPS, part of Wates Group, has won a 10-year contract, valued at £1.1 billion, with Birmingham City Council to deliver housing maintenance plus heating and compliance services to more than 30,000 homes. WPS was awarded the northern and southern lots, ...

Novus Property Solutions has renewed its long-standing housing maintenance partnerships with Trent & Dove, Bromford, and Newark and Sherwood District Council. The three renewed contracts have a combined value of up to £48 million over their terms. Novus specialises in ...

Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, shares his insights on growing concerns around black mould in rental properties and guidance for landlords and tenants on how to manage mould growth.  Damp is often caused ...

Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has appointed Cardo as its new repairs and maintenance contractor, looking after 2,795 homes in the area. The five-year contract, which commenced in June 2025, covers WBC’s housing stock as well as properties owned by its ...