All Housing articles – Page 12
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In FocusThe general election race is on…what the parties are saying on housing, planning and building safety
The next general election is just months away. Housing Today looks at the key talking points.
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NewsAnnual house price growth slows to 0.3%, says Halifax
First monthly drop in prices for six months reported
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NewsSecond staircase design guidance will still result in delays to schemes, warns HBF
Ambiguity in newly-published documents means schemes will still be “impossible” to sign off, say housebuilders
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NewsVistry announces new board appointments
Former media executive Rob Woodward to become senior independent director
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NewsHousing Forum calls for funding to help social landlords offset second staircase costs
Membership body says publication of technical guidance ends uncertainty over new rules but warns more funding is needed
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CommentWhat the second staircase guidance means for the industry
The long-awaited guidance will give developers confidence to proceed on projects, but debates will continue, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsLong-awaited guidance on second staircases published
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals
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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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NewsShared ownership ‘failing to deliver an affordable route to homeownership’ MPs warn
Levelling Up and Housing committee calls for reform to the tenure
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In FocusEvolution or revolution? What new consumer standards mean for RPs
The Regulator of Social Housing’s revised consumer standards and proactive approach come into effect on 1 April. Olivia Barber finds out what the changes will mean for the sector
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NewsRent controls and homelessness duties outlined in new Scottish Housing Bill
The Scottish government introduces landmark legislation
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NewsRiverside upgraded and Muir Group downgraded in latest regulatory judgements
Regulator of Social Housing finds Riverside is ‘able to control’ its organisation after merger with One Housing Group
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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CommentLessons from Australia: What England’s social housing system could learn from down under
Matthew Bailes recently attended a housing conference in Melbourne. Here he compares the Australian and English social housing systems and finds much to like in the former.
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NewsLewisham Council found non-compliant as 5,000 fire safety actions overdue
London borough also has more than 2,000 homes that do not meet the Decent Homes standard
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CommentHow do we respond to the devastating affordable housing funding cuts in Scotland?
The social housing sector in Scotland is reeling from a 26% cut to affordable housing funding. But what can the sector do in response? asks Ryan Barclay
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator 'expects' to publish long-awaited second staircase guidance this week
Sadiq Khan warns 38,000 homes are on hold amid confusion over new rules
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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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NewsFourth local authority in Scotland declares a housing emergency
Fife is the latest council to report increased pressure on housing services