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NewsHousing providers and charities urge government to adopt accessibility standards for new-build homes
The Centre for Ageing Better says 250,000 more accessible homes could have been built if the previous government had adopted the regulations
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NewsHousing Forum calls for funding to help social landlords offset second staircase costs
Membership body says publication of technical guidance ends uncertainty over new rules but warns more funding is needed
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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NewsSovereign Network Group appoints group general counsel to oversee its legal affairs
The 84,000-home housing association has selected Kirsten Keegan to join the group’s executive team
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News'Structurally compromised' Bristol housing block still not safe for residents’ return
The mayor of Bristol said the council plans for Barton House residents to move back in by 23 February
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CommentHousing developers must not leave it too late on Biodiversity Net Gain
The clock is ticking before sweeping biodiversity come into effect in the new year. Morgan Price explains what developers need to think about.
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NewsGove sets out 30-month grace period for second staircase rule
Housing secretary lays out long-awaited transitional arrangements but gives no detail on how guidance will work
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NewsGreen light for British Land’s revised Canada Water plans
Second staircases added to five-block scheme resulting in the loss of nearly 40 homes
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing looks to beef up team as it prepares to take on new powers
RSH in drive to ensure it is ready for new regulatory regime next April
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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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NewsHousebuilder CG Fry loses landmark nutrients case
Lawyer says firm is considering appeal to supreme court
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NewsWates and Havering Council pause 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty
Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises
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In FocusWhat you need to know about Morrell’s ‘seminal’ review into products testing
A review of construction product testing commissioned by ministers following Grenfell Inquiry evidence has recommended sweeping changes. Here’s a guide to what it all means
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NewsMorrell products testing review calls for sweeping reforms
Landmark report recommends bringing all construction materials on market into scope of new regulator
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CommentBiodiversity rules risk a delivery slowdown but there are opportunities too
The government has published details of new biodiversity net gain rules coming into force later this year. Alice Davidson explains the likely impact
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NewsHousebuilder fined £116k for health and safety failings
Blackburn-based Mullberry Homes admits multiple infringements, HSE says
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CommentTruss must remove red tape and reform planning to build homes for first-time buyers
Making it easier to develop affordable, energy-efficient homes in areas of deprivation must be a key focus for the new prime minister, argues James Thomson
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NewsQueen’s Speech 2022 at-a-glance
The important bits for housing and construction in the government’s legislative programme revealed today
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NewsNon-profit firm given green light to run New Homes Ombudsman
Tenancy deposit resolution body could make its first referrals “within months”