All Policy articles – Page 9
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NewsSocial value in procurement needs assurance process to boost credibility, says HACT
Social housing charity says third-party verification process could help deliver long-term impact
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NewsLabour pledges to help 80,000 buy a home through ‘permanent’ mortgage guarantee scheme
Starmer announces ‘Freedom to Buy’ policy as key housing manifesto pledge
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NewsNorthern Ireland temporary accommodation costs soar to almost £28m in one year
The public housing authority’s expenditure on temporary accommodation has increased by more than sixfold in seven years
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NewsRepairs spend up 15% as social housing providers prioritise mould and building safety
Latest survey underlines shift towards existing stock with quarterly development spend 24% less than forecasted
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NewsSector could face £220m rent arrears spike due to benefit payment period 'mismatch', Housemark warns
The housing data specialist has urged RPs to address the gap between housing benefit payments and ‘rent weeks’ this year
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NewsMayor slams shelving of renters reform bill amid a 52% rise in no-fault evictions in the capital
Sadiq Khan has referred to the bill being dropped as a ‘huge betrayal’
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CommentA Labour government can’t rely on ‘grey belt’ delivery alone to achieve a step-change in housing delivery
We will need to build on green belt land that does not fit neatly into Keir Starmer’s ‘grey belt’ definition, writes Katy Davis
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NewsPlan for Leazes Homes to join Karbon Homes as a subsidiary approved
Merger set to complete in mid-June after both boards give green light
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CommentWe’ve been here before with New Towns – they are difficult
With the parties gearing up for a snap election, Labour has put New Towns at the heart of its housing policy. Paul Smith explains why they are unlikely to have much of a short-term impact
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CommentWe need all hands on deck if we’re going to turn the tide on the housing crisis
To boost housing delivery we must utilise partnerships between public and private, writes Andy Hulme
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NewsSunak’s big election gamble – how the housing sector reacted
Initial thoughts from housing leaders as the prime minister unexpectedly calls a 4 July election
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NewsThree in four councillors on planning committees warn housing crisis is ‘getting worse’
Nearly three in four councillors sitting on planning committee members say the UK housing crisis has got worse in the past year, according to a survey research published today A survey of 416 councillors by SEC Newgate as part of its National Planning Barometer shows 74% perceive the housing crisis ...
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NewsIn full: Angela Rayner’s speech to UKREiiF
Labour’s deputy leader today addressed the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) event in Leeds this morning, setting out more detail about the party’s policy including New Towns. Here is the full text of the speech.
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NewsPlanning rules allowing farmers to convert unused buildings into homes and shops take effect
Rowley says the extension of permitted development rights aims to remove “unnecessary barriers” to development and deliver more homes for rural communities
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NewsDLUHC opens consultation on social housing tenants’ rights to access information about their homes
Government proposing to allow tenants to more easily access information about the management of their homes ‘to hold their landlords to account’
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NewsRayner announces 40% affordable housing target for New Towns
Shadow housing secretary and deputy Labour leader details new policy at UKREiiF event in Leeds
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NewsFixing poor-quality homes could save the NHS and social care £1.5bn a year, research finds
Research by the Building Research Establishment on behalf of the Centre for Ageing Better finds that investment in home improvements could help save public sector services billions per year
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NewsWelsh government’s extension of rent settlement will provide ‘stability and certainty’, CIH says
The current rent settlement of CPI + 1% will be extended for another year
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NewsReport commissioned by Labour proposes introduction of private rent caps
Labour has responded to the report stating that rent controls are not official party policy but that action does need to be taken to protect renters
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NewsHomes England exceeds annual housing starts and completions targets
Homes England chair says the figures reflect the conclusion of the recent Public Bodies review and the “effectiveness and efficiency” of the agency