All articles by Alex Funk – Page 2
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NewsVistry gets green light for 723 new homes in north London
Plans for final phases of Alma Estate regeneration increase delivery from 401 units to meet “chronic” housing need
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NewsSFHA accuses ministers of ‘significantly’ underestimating retrofit costs
Trade body calls for long-term funding solutions and clarity over new energy efficiency standards in Scotland in new report
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NewsScottish social landlord Ancho folds into Cairn
Cairn takes over Ancho’s entire housing stock following seven-year partnership
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In FocusKey talking points from CIH’s TAI 2025 conference
From affordable housing development, to new building safety legislation, tenant engagement and the pros and cons of mergers, attendees at TAI 2025 in Wales this week heard vigorous debates on many topics. Alex Funk rounds up the key takeaways
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NewsWelsh housing workforce overburdened with non-housing responsibilities, warns CIH Cymru director
Report finds increasing workloads are impacting housing professionals’ wellbeing, as CIH’s TAI 2025 conference gets underway
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In FocusDo TMOs and ALMOs really need to change post-Grenfell?
The government has pledged to review the governance of organisations managing stock on behalf of councils. But is this really necessary? And, if so, what should reform look like? Alex Funk explores
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NewsPlan to turn south London gasworks site into 620-home neighbourhood approved
The Wandsworth regeneration scheme will include 40% affordable housing and repurpose the historic gasholder basin
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NewsNon-compliant Tower Hamlets Community Housing becomes subsidiary of Hyde Group
THCH will now be known as “THCH Powered by Hyde”.
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NewsSNG and Barratt Redrow sign deal to develop 660-home scheme in Oxfordshire
The joint venture partnership has outline planning permission for the land at Kingston Bagpuize
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis issues £250m bond to boost home upgrades and development
Funding intended to improve stock and maintain 3,000-home development plan, as G15 landlord seeks to regain regulatory compliance
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In Focus‘Best job I’ve ever had’: My work as an individual grants officer at Stonewater’s Longleigh Foundation
In the latest in our Frontline Stories series, Tessa Harrington speaks to Alex Funk about her role providing grants for assistance to residents
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NewsL&G partners with Japanese developer to deliver 1,000 homes across London
Joint venture’s first 200-property site will have 35% affordable housing
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NewsMost students in construction courses leave industry after completing training
Home Builders Federation says further education courses do not produce ’work-ready potential recruits’
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NewsRBKC to create personal evacuation plans for vulnerable residents in new draft housing strategy
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea aims to improve housing safety in response to Grenfell Inquiry
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NewsCIH Northern Ireland appoints four new board members
John Carrigan, Alastair Coulson, Lynsey Sloan and Angela Wiggam join membership body as two former board members step down
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NewsHousing planning approvals fall 9% year-on-year
FMB calls for more support for SME housebuilders
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NewsHealth and safety risks left unresolved for years, Ombudsman finds
Watchdog’s latest report calls on social landlords to take initial complaints as “early warning signs” indicating need for service improvement
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NewsGreen light for 885 homes in Wembley
Malaysian-owned developer Atlip House’s scheme will include 421 co-living units
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NewsPlans in for 244 affordable homes in West Sussex
Muse, West Sussex County Council and Lovell hope to deliver new Horsham neighbourhood on former pharmeceutical site
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NewsNew housing provider consortium awarded £31m in Warm Homes funding
Places for People-led group hopes collaboration will make grant money “go further”