The much-anticipated Future Homes Standard will finally come into force on 24 March 2027. This new standard marks a turning point in how new dwellings in the UK will be designed, specified, and delivered.

Think about sustainable homes, and most people picture solar panels on the roof or high-tech heating systems. But the real savings - both financially and environmentally - are determined by how well a home is designed and built to perform

Barely a week in office, and the Labour government has issued a raft of new policy announcements.