All Housing Today articles in May 2024 – Page 13
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CommentWe need a national, collective vision for delivering homes
Unlike with the NHS, there is no clear idea of what we are trying to achieve from housing policy, writes David Orr
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NewsGreens’ retrofit ambition praised amid scepticism about 150,000 social homes pledge
Planning experts say party’s social housing plans are ‘undeliverable’
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NewsPersimmon gets green light for 353-home scheme after agreeing ‘innovative’ credits deal to offset nutrient pollution
Housebuilder to build scheme on site of former US military hospital in Herefordshire
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NewsProposed rent controls in Scotland could discourage investment in housing supply, CIH warns
CIH Scotland responds to public consultation for Scottish housing bill
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NewsMayoral development company appoints ex-Homes England project director as development lead
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation aiming to build 25,000 new homes next to new HS2 station
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NewsJohn Lewis to appeal to the planning inspectorate for a decision on 428-home build-to-rent development
John Lewis’s BtR arm will appeal Ealing Council’s ‘failure to decide’ on its planning application, despite the council stating JLP was previously ’keen to extend time for determination’
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NewsOrbit recruits its first ever chief customer officer
Joe Brownless will be tasked with developing a “new customer journey” for 45,000-home association’s residents
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NewsPlaces for People joins call for next government to build 90,000 social homes a year
A recent PfP survey found over three-quarters of people believe more social rented homes are needed to tackle homelessness
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NewsSector reacts to Conservative Party’s ‘unbalanced’ and ‘frustrating’ manifesto
Modest welcome for Help to Buy relaunch but Tories fail to impress with lack of planning reform
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In FocusWarranty providers deliver more than insurance
Quality warranty providers offer expertise, security, and stability for you and your stakeholders
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CommentWith support from the next government, HAs can build on their growing confidence in using MMC
Research by Building Better and the NHF suggests the sector is maturing and grappling with the practicalities of MMC delivery, writes Trina Chakravarti
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NewsSunak pledges to revive Help To Buy at Conservative manifesto launch
Party would also abolish nutrient neutrality rules to unlock development as part of plan to build 1.6m homes over the parliament
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NewsHome Group hires new director to enhance customer journeys
The 55,000-home housing association has appointed Colette Flattery as its new customer experience director
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NewsNumber of sites approved at lowest level since records began, says HBF
Consents drop 12% year-on-year in 12 months to March 2024
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NewsClarion comms director aiming to unseat former housing minister Grant Shapps in Welwyn & Hatfield
Andrew Lewin seeking to overturn 10,000-majority to win seat for Labour
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NewsLack of social rented homes in London costing £7.7bn in lost social value, say G15
New research aims to quantify economic and social benefits of social rented homes
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CommentWhy the resident liaison officer role is crucial to net zero
Decarbonisation has many challenges, but helping residents understand new heating systems is crucial and often overlooked, writes Matthew Scott
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In FocusHousing Champions Q&A: Barbara Brownlee, Soho Housing Association
Barbara Brownlee talks about her admiration for frontline housing staff dealing with vulnerable people every day, her dislike of tower blocks with little public realm and befriending finance directors
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NewsLiberal Democrats outline housing and net zero plans in manifesto
Party confirms pledge to build 380,000 homes a year and would take a second look at HS2’s northern leg
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NewsPeabody and Crest Nicholson announce joint venture for Northamptonshire scheme
Pair hope to start building 400-home scheme next year