All viability articles
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In FocusGrey belt, green belt and the curious case of Labour’s benchmark land value
The new government’s plans to allow more development on parts of the green belt have been hailed as a potential game-changer for housing supply. However, there are growing fears that the ‘golden rules’ governing the release of sites may simply make sites unviable
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NewsA2Dominion governance status downgraded due to ‘serious regulatory concerns’
Housing association says it is working with the RSH to restore rating
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NewsThree social housing landlords found in breach of regulatory standards
Origin found to be non-compliant with economic standards, while Woking and Wigan have breached consumer standards
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NewsRegulator upgrades three RPs and downgrades another in latest judgements
RSH publishes 60 judgements
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing issues viability downgrades to four housing providers
Body publishes latest annual checks on housing providers’ financial stability
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CommentA house price slowdown amid rampant cost inflation will throw viability up in the air
An impending reversal of the usual ‘high price growth-low inflation’ environment will lead to housing developers having to rethink their approach. Richard Jones gives some tips on how the industry should react
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NewsHigh rise levy to hit up to 14,000 new homes a year
Ministry to exempt affordable housing from Building Safety Levy but admits charge might knock completions
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NewsJenrick pledges to consider new developer levy
Housebuilders sceptical as communities secretary promises to look at ways to speed delivery