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Building health into housing must be a priority

By Chris Scott

Thoughtful housing design at an early stage can shape places that nurture health, strengthen social connection and reduce pressure on the NHS, argues Chris Scott

Government has delivered our asks but we can’t underestimate the scale of the task ahead

By Fiona Fletcher-Smith

As we approach party conference season, Fiona Fletcher-Smith looks at what the sector now needs to tackle the housing crisis

Thinking holistically and increased funding for social landlords: how to improve the decency of our homes
By Mary Anne Bowring
How we can find out what people really think about new homes
By Paul Smith
For-profit RPs could be simplified and streamlined to help them deliver even more
By David Orr
Only a £3 rent convergence premium can restore housing associations’ financial capacity quickly enough
By Paul Hackett
Shared ownership must not be sidelined
By Peter Hawley
Decent homes in practice: What an updated standard could mean for housing providers and residents
By Elly Hoult
Small sites deserve big attention: why further planning reform is needed for SME developments
By Paul Campbell
Unpacking the Building Safety Regulator reforms that aim to unlock high-rise delays
By Matthew Bool and Becky Johnson
The government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action
By Wayne Douglas
How to make the Building Safety Act work better
By Lee Powell
Rushanara Ali case shows why Renters’ Rights Bill needs careful handling
By David Smith
Housing associations need to rethink cost planning in the current environment
By Stuart Binnie

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