All Housing articles – Page 29
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NewsSovereign exceeds new build target despite surplus squeeze
62,000-home housing association increases build rate by 40% as it eyes further development boost through Network merger
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CommentGove’s simplification of plan-making won’t remove political barriers to development
The housing secretary this week announced proposals to make the local plan system more simple. However, Paul Smith argues the problems go beyond technical processes.
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NewsGovernment proposes three-check system for local plans
Consultation paper published outlining Gove’s proposals to speed up and simplify local plans
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NewsPersimmon finance boss set to depart after a year
Jason Windsor is leaving for new role at investment giant
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NewsL&Q ordered to pay £140,000 in compensation to tenants following ‘prolonged’ service decline
105,000-home housing association rapped by Housing Ombudsman over poor customer service
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NewsHousing slump takes toll on brickmaker Forterra’s numbers
Revenue and profit fall in first half with only ‘modest’ improvement expected in second
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CommentDrawing up a blueprint for sustaining social housing tenancies
A unique research project is taking place at Sheffield Hallam University looking at how to improve tenancy sustainment, explains Paul Hackett
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In partnershipHow do we increase affordable housing supply against the odds?
How can the social housing sector deliver new housing despite rising costs? Daniel Gayne reports on a roundtable hosted in Manchester as part of Housing Today Live in partnership with Edaroth
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NewsDLUHC says amber rating for Building Safety Regulator is appropriate
Department says major projects authority’s concern reflects the scale of challenge the fledging HSE body is facing
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NewsGreen light for final elements of Olympic village development
Build-to-rent developer Get Living gets planning approval for three new buildings
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NewsHomes England misses delivery targets as ‘perfect storm’ engulfs housing associations
Government agency hits 86% of completions target
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NewsGove’s new second staircase threshold will stall more schemes, experts warn
Surprise move to tighten fire safety rules could lead to developers struggling to ensure viability
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NewsSocial landlords required to physically inspect all properties under regulator’s plan
RSH publishes details of new standards as it takes on more consumer regulation
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NewsYet another planning consultation will hit delivery further, housebuilders warn
Gove’s latest announcement creates uncertainty and gives councils another excuse to pause local plans, says the Home Builders Federation
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NewsGove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m
Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved
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CommentIt’s time to get shared ownership right
In the past we have not always paid enough attention to shared ownership customers’ requirements. As it increasingly becomes the only viable route on to the housing ladder for many, we must do better, argues David Orr
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News‘Landmark’ Social Housing (Regulation) Act becomes law
Legislation to overhaul consumer regulation in social housing receives Royal Assent
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NewsRevised £1bn Richmond housing scheme gets green-light from council after Khan rejection
Mayor of London refused 1,000-home scheme in 2021 due to low levels of afffordable housing
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NewsWain Group posts 23% increase in turnover despite planning delays
Warrington-based housebuilder and land and property company maintains build rate and boosts profit
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NewsVistry completions fall 12% due to ‘challenging’ market
Housebuilder using bulk transactions with social landlords to offset private sales slowdown