Wright Hassall advises on sustainable housing project

WARWICKSHIRE law firm Wright Hassall is advising a Midland business on the development of a revolutionary sustainable housing innovation.

The Leamington Spa firm is assisting SpineLock UK in its plan to produce a brand new solution for low-carbon, low-cost housing.

SpineLock UK, part of SpineLock Group, uses state-of-the-art, patented technology to build spacious modular family homes. The buildings are constructed in SpineLock’s Mansfield factory before being transported to site and fastened together using the company’s innovative locking mechanism.

The homes are also designed to be highly energy efficient.

Wright Hassall is advising SpineLock on all its legal property matters and Sat Bhandal, who leads the firm’s experienced property team, said: “These houses are incredibly energy efficient and will deliver a high level of sustainability. Developers using SpineLock’s technology will be able to hit future government targets today and at prices that the market can afford.

“There is already a high level of interest from organisations keen to roll this scheme out on a bigger scale. This new concept has huge potential.”

Derick Wilson, CEO of SpineLock, said the new method of house building provided a practical solution to the UK’s housing needs.

“The UK housing industry is facing two major challenges over the next few years – to deliver enough affordable, quality housing to accommodate a growing population and to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, all in the midst of an economic crisis.

“To overcome these challenges a new way of designing and building houses is needed.

“We want to revolutionise the UK housing industry and demonstrate that innovative thinking, new technology and working closely with local authorities, businesses and communities can provide a practical solution to the UK housing crisis.”