All Housing Today articles in August 2024 – Page 19
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CPDCPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap
Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended
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NewsHousing attracts largest proportion of real estate investment in Q3, says JLL
Research shows ‘living sector’, including student accommodation and retirement homes, attracted 30% share of real estate market
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NewsTributes paid to social housing veteran Keith Simpson following death
Founder of Direct Works dies aged 80 after half a century working in the sector
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NewsLGA and BPF call for evidence on institutional investment in affordable housing
Report on topic to be published by year’s end
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NewsLondon Legacy Development Corporation announces new leadership team
Suki Kalirai confirmed as new chair
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NewsHousebuilder sets out plan to build 400 homes on abbatoir site next to Manchester City's stadium
Kellen Homes and Great Places file application to demolish buildings on 18-acre site
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NewsL&G suburban build-to-rent business agrees 147-home forward sale deal with Vistry
Insurance giant’s subsidiary buys 147 homes to be built outside Coventry
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NewsHome Group taken to High Court by contractor over alleged £7.7m unpaid bill
Dispute relates to payment relating to two blocks built in Watford, Hertfordshire
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NewsAccent Group more than doubles spending on existing homes
The Bradford-based housing association has invested a total of £52m in its existing homes, and built 431 new homes
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NewsTributes paid to former Wolverhampton Homes chair Sue Roberts following death
Roberts, who also chaired the National Federation of ALMOS, was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to social housing
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CommentRegistered providers must be prepared for new heat networks regulation
New rules due to come in next year will require a professionalisation of the operation of heat networks and there are several things housing associations can do to ensure they are ready, writes Kris Kelliher
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NewsCampaigners launch legal challenge against 196-home development on Bristol’s historic zoo gardens site
The Bristol Zoological Society says judicial review has “no merit” after taking independent legal advice
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NewsPlans submitted for 700-home Chelmsford town centre regeneration scheme
Proposals for Essex town include 762 riverside homes on the site of a shopping centre
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing issues second set of judgements from planned inspections
Four local authorities have been graded at ‘C2’, indicating “some weaknesses” in how well they are meeting the outcomes of the consumer standards
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NewsUK house prices rise for fourth consecutive month in June
ONS numbers ‘welcome relief’ for housing market, say experts
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NewsParadigm exceeds development target
Buckinghamshire-based housing association says new build “central part” of mission as it increases surplus and turnover
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NewsBellway’s £720m bid for Crest Nicholson faltered because housebuilder decided ‘risks were too high’, say analysts
Deal to create a £4.3bn business was abandoned yesterday
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CommentPartnerships and location are key to success of government’s new towns ambitions
New town developments have had mixed results in the past and there are lessons to be learnt. Four essential factors should be considered if this latest initiative is to work, says Oliver Steele
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NewsGreat Places increases pre-tax surplus in first quarter
The Manchester-based housing association reported £30m in cash and £405m in undrawn credit facilities
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NewsGreen light for 30-storey student accommodation tower in west London
West London scheme to contain nearly 900 studio units and 32 affordable homes