All Housing Today articles in April 2023 – Page 5
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CommentWhy affordable housing delivery is facing significant structural change
The emergence of for-profit providers and cost pressures is leading to a drastic change in business drivers. But this offers opportunities as well as challenges, argues Richard Jones
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NewsMinister denies planning reforms will stymie homes growth
Rachael Maclean promises ‘detailed rebuttal’ of Lichfields analysis predicting 77,000-home drop in housing output
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NewsBosses of Vistry and Taylor Wimpey latest housebuilding figures to criticise government
Jennie Daly and Greg Fitzgerald voice concern over policy
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NewsULEZ expansion could hit London’s housing targets, builders merchants warn
Builders Merchants Federation tells Sadiq Khan to delay low emissions scheme by 12 months to give SMEs more time to prepare
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NewsTravis Perkins first quarter sales down in wake of housing market’s struggles
Firm says full-year performance will be in line with market expectations
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NewsPersimmon joins £70m investment into modular housebuilder TopHat
Insurance firm Aviva also among the existing and new shareholders to back the MMC start-up
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CommentThe ‘green premium’ on sales prices will itself justify retrofit
Chris Brown argues we need government to help ensure an orderly transition to energy efficient homes.
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NewsBlueprint wins planning for Trent Basin scheme
Developer will build 111 new homes on river’s north bank in Nottingham
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NewsIlke to deliver 450 modular homes for Riverside Group
MMC builder says latest contract on Kent site takes its South east pipeline of work to 1,600 homes
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NewsApril house price increase lower than usual
Rightmove says first-time buyer sector helping market recovery
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In FocusHave you got FIT Show’s 10th year anniversary event in your diary?
Make sure not to miss this huge event on the calendar
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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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NewsHousebuilding starts plummet in first quarter, says Glenigan
Private and social housing starts fall 39% and 41% respecitvely quarter-on-quarter, latest data shows
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NewsPeer launches bid to force developers breaching building regulations to pay for all defects
The Earl of Lytton’s “polluter pays” amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will be debated on Monday
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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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CPDCPD 03 2023: Understanding fire stopping and liability
This CPD module, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explores the importance of designing for effective compartmentation and the legal liability regarding the provision of fire protection
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NewsGove warns shareholders in three cladding firms of ‘severe consequences’ if they do not pay up
Kingspan, Arconic and Saint-Gobain have yet to commit money towards repairs
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NewsWhitbread plans 28-storey Bristol student and co-living tower scheme
The project for two buildings to replace a Premier Inn would be Bristol’s tallest structure if built
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NewsYorkshire housebuilder secures £10m expansion funding
Newett Homes targeting delivery of 400 homes a year following investment from BGF
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NewsOx-Cam arc housing held back by road and rail scheme delays
Government infrastructure advisor says UK will miss big growth opportunity if it fails to commit to project