All Housing Today articles in August 2024 – Page 16
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CommentHow MTVH’s new charitable foundation will combat the persistent cost-of-living crisis
As Geeta Nanda steps down after 16 years as boss of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, she explains why she oversaw the launch of the association’s Molly Huggins Foundation as one of her final acts
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CPDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
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News1,300-home Westferry Printworks scheme approved for the third time
Council gives backing to Isle of Dogs development four years after it was engulfed in a political scandal
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NewsHousing secretary demands faster action on remediation of buildings following blaze
Housing secretary says she ‘expects’ more from regulators and partners following huge Dagenham fire
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NewsSettle hires sector veteran Rod Cahill as interim chief executive
Former Catalyst boss to take the reins at 10,000-home association
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NewsPlatform more than doubles spend on existing homes in first quarter
49,000-home provider continues strategy of upgrading stock
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NewsOmbudsman tells Peabody to improve its approach to relocating tenants during repairs
Housing association has been urged to improve its decant policy, as well as its repairs and complaints handling
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NewsCIH calls for more capital funding in Northern Ireland as social housing development hits decade low
The institute’s new report urges the Northern Ireland Assembly to prioritise social housing development and lobby for a dedicated housing decarbonisation fund for Northern Ireland
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NewsRayner sets up ‘accelerator’ team of officials to boost development on 200 stalled sites
MHLCG believes 300,000 homes can be built across large sites
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NewsA2Dominion hires finance transformation director
Andrew Knox takes up new role on a two-year contract
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CommentHow Labour can ensure its 1.5m homes are future-proofed
Building 1.5m homes is a bold ambition, but the government must ensure they are built right, Grant Schlereth and Sue Riddlestone write
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NewsRemediation of unsafe cladding on 2,300 residential buildings yet to start
The latest government data reveals there are 4,613 residential buildings 11m and over with unsafe cladding
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NewsAbri invests ‘record’ £100m in existing homes but sees 19% dip in annual completions
The 50,000-home housing association reports ‘exceptional’ surplus of £518m due to merger with Silva Homes.
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NewsRSH issues five more social landlords with their first consumer standards gradings
The Regulator of Social Housing has assigned ‘C2’ ratings to Southern Housing and Bolsover District Council in its initial assessment of how they are meeting the new consumer standards which were introduced on 1 April this year. A ‘C2’ grading means that the housing provider meets the consumer standards, but ...
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NewsL&Q underlines north west expansion as it joins Manchester social landlord group
London-based housing association giant becomes part of the Manchester Housing Providers’ Partnership
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NewsHome Group increases development 17%
55,000-home landlord to set up new regional operating model
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NewsNew chief executive appointed at BME association
Ulfat Hussain to join Arawak Walton on 21 October
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NewsHyde Group misses build target by nearly half as it’s hit by £39m in write-downs
44,000-home association reports 78% drop in surplus as it is hit by contractor insolvencies on two schemes
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In FocusBuilding Awards 2024 shortlists: Housebuilder of the Year
Housing Today’s sister title recently announced the finalists at this year’s Building Awards. Here, we take a look at the Housebuilder of the Year shortlist
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CommentPlanning reforms alone will not boost housebuilding to 1.5m homes
While impressive, Labour’s planning shake-up will need to be accompanied by demand-side measures, falling interest rates and support for affordable housing if we are to truly boost housebuilding, writes David Thomas