All Business articles – Page 7
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NewsHigh Court allows legal challenge to Gove’s energy efficiency policy
Judicial review to look into government’s attempt to stop councils setting stricter rules for housing than national standards
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CommentGovernment must strike the right balance in welcome drive to raise standards
The intention behind the Competence and Conduct Standard is a good one but ministers must listen to industry feedback and beware a one-size-fits-all solution to a complex problem, argues Paul Hackett
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CommentIs the reputation of housebuilders really that bad?
Recent surveys suggest that housebuilders’ customers are more satisfied than is often portrayed in the media, writes David Thomas
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NewsOnward Homes appoints permanent executive finance director
Danielle James, who has been interim since November, will be given the role on a permanent basis from Monday.
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NewsParadigm increases development by 49%
16,000-home housing association on track to build 500 homes in 2023/24 as it boosts surplus and turnover
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NewsPlaces for People acquires former Inland Homes for-profit provider
230,000-home housing association buys non-compliant Rosewood Housing
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NewsClarion continues stock disposal plan with sale of 140 homes
125,000-home association sells stock to 13,000-home Grand Union Housing Group
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NewsLatest Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund allocations announced
42 social landlords successfully bid for funding in latest wave of energy efficiency scheme
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NewsCompetition watchdog opens inquiry into £2.5bn Barratt Redrow deal
CMA to probe whether deal will lead to “substantial lessening of competition”
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NewsS&P warns Settle’s ‘aggressive’ approach to investment could weaken finances
10,000-home provider’s interest cover expected to remain low amid increased spend
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NewsPersimmon profit more than halves despite strong end to year
Housebuilding giant expects “subdued” market throughout 2024
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In Focus‘I’m extremely demanding’: Greg Fitzgerald on delivering the Vistry growth plan
The Vistry boss talks about bonuses, subcontractor price cuts, offsite construction - and whether Vistry can really follow through on its expansion strategy
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NewsAvant Homes submits plans for 230-home scheme in Scotland
Jeff Fairburn-led housebuilder planning £51m development in South Lanarkshire
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NewsHousing associations’ cash levels fall to lowest in a decade as development forecasts reduce
Net operating cashflows “insufficient to fund net interest payments”, warns Regulator of Social Housing
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NewsMidland Heart chair stands down following remarks about Hamas
Lord Ian Austin relinquishes role after social media backlash despite association saying it has not accused the peer of racism
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CommentPartnerships are key to delivering housing in difficult times
There is a will among residents for new and better housing but there are many hurdles which can only be overcome by working together, writes Darragh Hurley
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NewsIndustry reaction to the CMA’s housebuilding report
What major industry players and analysts think of the competition regulator’s report into the industry
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NewsLovell operating profit falls 18% as it shifts towards contracting work
Morgan Sindall-owned business increases revenue 20% amid open market sales slump
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CommentMany housing associations’ earnings aren’t enough to cover costs – it’s grave news for housing delivery
As interest cover falls to record lows, ministers must help registered providers rebuild their financial capacity, argues Paul Hackett
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NewsFlagship reports 38% increase in turnover
32,000-home housing association reports 31% increase in affordable homes development