All Housing Today articles in August 2024 – Page 8
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CommentTackling anti-social behaviour - why we need a multi-faceted approach
Addressing ASB and domestic abuse is highly complex and housing associations can’t do it alone, writes Elly Hoult
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NewsL&G’s failed modular business records £61.1m loss as it continues phased wind-down
Firm’s cumulative losses now total more than £350m
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NewsMetropolitan Thames Valley Housing increases development spend by 40%
Accounts also confirm £80m deficit after building safety costs and write-downs
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NewsA2 Dominion’s deficit increases as it aims to restore regulatory compliance
Landlord starts work on just nine homes as it focuses on improving existing stock
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NewsBuilding costs higher than house prices in one in five areas, Housing Forum finds
A report from the cross-sector network estimates that building a new home costs more than £250,000, which is higher than local house prices in some areas
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NewsHyde boss calls on government to ‘step up’ as just 150 HA homes started in London in second quarter
Andy Hulme calls for re-introduction of rent convergence as development falls to decade lows
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NewsSocial landlords ‘may be more effective at resolving complaints from shared owners than from renters’, Ombudsman says
Watchdog highlights mismatch between high dissatisfaction of shared owners and level of complaints
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In FocusLocal focus, efficient growth: Vivid boss Mark Perry explains how the Hampshire landlord became one of the RP sector’s biggest builders
Despite managing only 35,000 homes, Vivid is now in the UK’s top five biggest developing housing associations. The group’s chief executive explains its strategy and its plan to transform customer services
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NewsBarratt wins appeal over 1,000-home Cambridge scheme despite water fears
Availability of sustainable water resource ‘need not impede’ planning permission, says government
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NewsMMC use would need to ‘expand considerably’ to solve construction labour shortages, says Skills England
Rates at which method is currently used not enough to plug worker gaps, group warns
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NewsJigsaw Homes delivers ‘record’ 929 new homes and increases surplus
The housing association’s surplus increased by £8.5m during the year
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NewsWheatley Group boss takes voluntary 60% pay cut
“Personal choice” of Steven Henderson to take £80,000 salary, says Scottish housing association
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NewsGreen light for 337-home co-living scheme at Hackney Wick
Two canalside blocks approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation
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NewsNew Homes Ombudsman Service appoints former HSBC director as new chief ombudsman
Nigel Cates is set to head the service, resolving disputes between new home buyers and housebuilders
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CommentHousing associations are uniquely placed to help New Towns become thriving communities
Starmer’s plan can only be achieved with HAs’ scale and expertise, writes Mel Barrett in his first article for Housing Today
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CPDCPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome
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NewsGleeson ‘not trying to be Vistry’, says CEO as housebuilder increases partnerships work
Housebuilder wants a fifth of its home sales to be delivered from partnership sites
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NewsWheatley boss warns build pipeline depends on Scottish government grant funding
94,000-home group reports fall in annual development and warns government budget cuts will affect build rates
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NewsNPPF consultation responses show widespread support for proposed changes
Built environment organisations suggest more support for SMEs and clearer language
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NewsDevolved government opens consultation on Scottish Building Safety Levy
Transfer of powers necessary for policy expected to complete in coming month