All Housing Today articles in August 2024 – Page 16
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NewsNational housing targets must be prioritised over local objections, says think tank
The Institute for Government has said the government must not compromise on national housing targets regardless of the outcome of the updated National Planning Policy Framework consultation
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NewsPlans for five new tower blocks in Manchester get green light
Developer Renaker gains approval to build 2,388 homes
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator opens investigation into Dagenham fire
Health and Safety Executive will work with the London Fire Brigade, the police and other parties
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NewsAnnual house price growth hits highest level since December 2022
2.4% rise comes despite dip in August
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CommentHow MTVH’s new charitable foundation will combat the persistent cost-of-living crisis
As Geeta Nanda steps down after 16 years as boss of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, she explains why she oversaw the launch of the association’s Molly Huggins Foundation as one of her final acts
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CPDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
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News1,300-home Westferry Printworks scheme approved for the third time
Council gives backing to Isle of Dogs development four years after it was engulfed in a political scandal
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NewsHousing secretary demands faster action on remediation of buildings following blaze
Housing secretary says she ‘expects’ more from regulators and partners following huge Dagenham fire
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NewsSettle hires sector veteran Rod Cahill as interim chief executive
Former Catalyst boss to take the reins at 10,000-home association
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NewsPlatform more than doubles spend on existing homes in first quarter
49,000-home provider continues strategy of upgrading stock
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NewsOmbudsman tells Peabody to improve its approach to relocating tenants during repairs
Housing association has been urged to improve its decant policy, as well as its repairs and complaints handling
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NewsCIH calls for more capital funding in Northern Ireland as social housing development hits decade low
The institute’s new report urges the Northern Ireland Assembly to prioritise social housing development and lobby for a dedicated housing decarbonisation fund for Northern Ireland
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NewsRayner sets up ‘accelerator’ team of officials to boost development on 200 stalled sites
MHLCG believes 300,000 homes can be built across large sites
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NewsA2Dominion hires finance transformation director
Andrew Knox takes up new role on a two-year contract
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CommentHow Labour can ensure its 1.5m homes are future-proofed
Building 1.5m homes is a bold ambition, but the government must ensure they are built right, Grant Schlereth and Sue Riddlestone write
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NewsRemediation of unsafe cladding on 2,300 residential buildings yet to start
The latest government data reveals there are 4,613 residential buildings 11m and over with unsafe cladding
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NewsAbri invests ‘record’ £100m in existing homes but sees 19% dip in annual completions
The 50,000-home housing association reports ‘exceptional’ surplus of £518m due to merger with Silva Homes.
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NewsRSH issues five more social landlords with their first consumer standards gradings
The Regulator of Social Housing has assigned ‘C2’ ratings to Southern Housing and Bolsover District Council in its initial assessment of how they are meeting the new consumer standards which were introduced on 1 April this year. A ‘C2’ grading means that the housing provider meets the consumer standards, but ...
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NewsL&Q underlines north west expansion as it joins Manchester social landlord group
London-based housing association giant becomes part of the Manchester Housing Providers’ Partnership
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NewsHome Group increases development 17%
55,000-home landlord to set up new regional operating model