All Housing articles – Page 44
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CommentThe best thing about the autumn statement was that it said little about planning
The silence around planning reform last week might just indicate that it will actually happen, writes Paul Smith
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NewsGove to block social landlords with poorly maintained homes from receiving funding
Housing secretary announces ‘crackdown’ following death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak
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NewsExtra care developer reports fewer starts due to “challenging viability”
Inflation and planning delays making new schemes difficult for 22,000-home Housing 21
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CommentTragedy underlines the need to address systemic failings in our housing system
The shocking death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak has been described as a “defining moment” for the housing sector. David Orr argues the tragedy shows the need to fix deep-rooted problems in housing
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NewsForterra warns again on further price hikes for bricks
Firm has increased prices by double-digits three times this year
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CommentHousing associations face tough choices as belts tighten
While there were several plus-points in last week’s autumn statement, associations and their residents are still in for a rough ride over the next two years, writes Paul Hackett
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In FocusMiTek helps zero carbon homes become a reality
West Carclaze is a case study on bringing zero carbon homes to life
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NewsAutumn statement: reaction as 7% cap on social housing rent rises confirmed
Industry figures welcome plan to set 7% limit rather than 5%
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NewsWatkin Jones set to make 10% of workforce redundant
Build-to-rent and student accommodation specialist blames “challenging economic environment” following Liz Truss’ mini-budget for imminent job losses
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NewsCrest Nicholson boss makes planning reform plea ahead of Autumn Statement
Housebuilder on track to hit profit goal but sales have slowed in recent weeks
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NewsAutumn statement: social housing rent cap reportedly to be set at 7%
Jeremy Hunt expected to confirm cost-of-living intervention details later today
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In FocusHelp to Buy: It’s the end of an era
The final applications have been submitted and the government’s equity loan scheme in England is due to wind up on 31 March next year. Emily Twinch considers what impact this will have on housebuilders.
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NewsRegulator downgrades 19 housing associations citing ‘weakening housing market’
Major developers Clarion, L&Q, Home Group, Places for People and Sovereign among those with lowered viability ratings
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CommentGove’s return could mean a fight with housebuilders is on the cards
The re-appointment of Michael Gove as housing secretary is likely to mean the return of fraught discussions with the industry about building safety costs, writes Joey Gardiner
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NewsFiona MacGregor reverses decision to stand down as regulator boss
The Regulator of Social Housing chief executive was due to leave her role in the new year
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NewsMetropolitan Thames Valley and L&G form JV to build 2,500 homes
First homes due for completion in 2025
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CommentNew affordable housing needs to be part of Sunak’s economic solution
The housing association sector can help spear economic recovery, but it needs the government to be active partners once again, writes Geeta Nanda
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NewsVistry sets out ambitious post-merger growth plan
In an exclusive interview, the housebuilder’s partnerships boss Stephen Teagle says firm will retain Countryside’s modular businesses following Friday’s mega-merger
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NewsSocial housing repairs boost helps construction defy UK economic slump
Industry shows ‘resilience’ with third consecutive month of expansion
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: Celotex says ‘misdescribed’ test result had no bearing on use of its product
Insulation manufacturer says its description of its insulation product did not affect the way tower was specifed