All Housing Today articles in November 2024 – Page 8
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In FocusHousing association financial statements 2023/24: key trends and library of reports
The reporting season has come to an end, here are all our reports from housing association balance sheets for 2023/24
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NewsEuston Housing Delivery Group will ensure ‘exemplary placemaking’ around new station, says Pennycook
Housing minister confirms appointment of ex-Lendlease MD to lead expert group
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NewsCredit rating agency revises Places for People’s outlook from stable to negative
S&P has downgraded PfP’s outlook due to increased costs associated with investments in existing homes
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NewsConcern mounts over financial impact of NI changes on housing associations providing care and support
Changes could cost larger care providers millions of extra pounds a year
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CommentHave we reached the end of the decline of social rented housing?
As social rented stock levels rise for the first time in more than a decade and the chancellor pledges to focus on the tenure, John Perry asks if we have finally turned a corner
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NewsHousing market swings will be ‘less pronounced’ than after previous stamp duty changes, says Nationwide
Index shows house price growth slowed in October
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NewsTurnover and surplus up at Notting Hill Genesis
Bulk sales and “careful” cost management behind 29% increase in operating surplus, London association says
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NewsHyde acquires £175m-turnover property services management company Pinnacle
Boss Andy Hulme says deal is a “game-changing” moment for the housing sector as G15 landlord seeks greater reach to build on funding track record
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CPDCPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
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NewsPlans submitted for 1,200-home Birmingham tower scheme
Simpson Haugh-designed scheme to include buildings up to 49 storeys
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NewsNumbers of people rough sleeping in London increases by 18% compared to last year
The homelessness sector has welcomed the additional £233m funding for homelessness in the budget but says long-term funding is needed.
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NewsGovernment predicts Right to Buy sales to drop to 1,700 a year as it tables legislation to slash discounts
Discounts to return to pre-2012 levels
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NewsSector bodies urge Scottish government to prioritise housing following £4.9bn Budget boost
Housing organisations point out that the Scottish government has promised to prioritise housing yet affordable housing funding was cut by £196m this year
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NewsUnlocking timber’s potential: Alex Goodfellow on industry readiness and government’s role in boosting structural timber
Following the launch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap in December 2023, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is set to launch its Timber in Construction implementation guides in the hope of safely increasing the amount of timber used in construction to help the UK meet its net zero target by ...
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NewsChief executive of MHS Homes to retire next Spring
Ashley Hook has led organisation for 15 years
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NewsMHCLG appears to rule out rent convergence, warning it would hit residents’ disposable income and increase welfare bill
MHCLG admits reintroducing rent convergence would help social housing providers’ finances but warns against the measure in consultation paper
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NewsBudget reaction round-up: AHP top-up ‘welcome’ but ‘nowhere near enough’ to meet demand
Midly positive reaction to Rachel Reeves first budget as chancellor
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NewsGovernment allocates extra £230m to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Autumn Budget
Total spending on homelessness to rise to £1bn in 2025/26
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NewsReeves announces £3bn in guarantees for SME housebuilders and confirms £500m AHP top-up
Chancellor confirms £5bn of housebuilding investment next year
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NewsBudget hits employers as Reeves raises taxes by £40bn
CIOB warns of increased ‘strain’ on SMEs despite measures to protect them from rises