All Housing Today articles in August 2024 – Page 20
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NewsBellway’s £720m bid for Crest Nicholson faltered because housebuilder decided ‘risks were too high’, say analysts
Deal to create a £4.3bn business was abandoned yesterday
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CommentPartnerships and location are key to success of government’s new towns ambitions
New town developments have had mixed results in the past and there are lessons to be learnt. Four essential factors should be considered if this latest initiative is to work, says Oliver Steele
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NewsGreat Places increases pre-tax surplus in first quarter
The Manchester-based housing association reported £30m in cash and £405m in undrawn credit facilities
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NewsGreen light for 30-storey student accommodation tower in west London
West London scheme to contain nearly 900 studio units and 32 affordable homes
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In Focus‘I love helping people’: My work as a community safety officer at Abri
Ex-police officer Hayley McMillan helps to improve residents lives’ by tackling issues such as domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour on a daily basis. As part of our Frontline Stories series, she speaks to Alex Funk about her role
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NewsBellway abandons plan to take over Crest Nicholson
Housebuilder says it will not now make a firm offer after asking for more time to make a decision
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NewsMuse picked by Manchester City Council to redevelop Wythenshawe
Investment in town centre will be worth more than £500m
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NewsNew Homes Ombudsman says it should be a legal requirement for housebuilders to join its scheme
Ombudsman is urging ministers to use their powers to make all housebuilders sign up to the service
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NewsBlackstone-backed Sage sells 3,000-home shared ownership provider to universities pension fund
Sage Housing renamed Sparrow Shared Ownership with new leadership
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NewsOmbudsman finds severe maladminstration at 13 social landlords due to window repair delays
In its latest report, the Ombudsman emphasises that window-related complaints are “increasingly of concern”
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NewsPlans unveiled for 6,000-home new town on former airfield in Oxfordshire
Scoping report for new Heyford scheme submitted to Cherwell council
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NewsPlans unveiled to replace National Crime Agency HQ building with residential scheme
Developer releases first images of plans for scheme containing 450 student bedrooms, 200 homes and office space
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NewsBirmingham City Council approves 462-home build-to-rent tower next to grade II-listed villas
Moda Living and Calthorpe Estates get approval for 37-storey scheme despite Historic England objection
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In FocusThe ins and outs of Labour’s new National Planning Policy Framework
Keir Starmer’s government has put planning reform at the heart of its ambition to get Britain building. Daniel Gayne assesses their chances of success
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NewsMore than 150,000 children in England living in temporary accommodation
Housing secretary labels latest government figures ’national scandal’
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NewsHyde looks to pick new contractors to help build 1,500 homes a year
Previous iteration of five-year framework was worth £2bn
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NewsGovernment plans to limit landowner profits on green belt sales
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
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NewsL&Q increases operating surplus by 60% in first quarter while completions halve
The 105,000-home housing association has also increased its fixed asset sales and sold its land business, L&Q Estates
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NewsBPHA boosts turnover but reports deficit due to one-off refinancing costs
Bedfordshire landlord increases completions by 20%
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NewsKarbon increases development but sees margins squeezed due to hike in repairs costs
Newcastle-based landlord builds 644 homes in 2023/24