All Business articles – Page 11
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NewsCompetition watchdog opens inquiry into £2.5bn Barratt Redrow deal
CMA to probe whether deal will lead to “substantial lessening of competition”
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NewsS&P warns Settle’s ‘aggressive’ approach to investment could weaken finances
10,000-home provider’s interest cover expected to remain low amid increased spend
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NewsPersimmon profit more than halves despite strong end to year
Housebuilding giant expects “subdued” market throughout 2024
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In Focus‘I’m extremely demanding’: Greg Fitzgerald on delivering the Vistry growth plan
The Vistry boss talks about bonuses, subcontractor price cuts, offsite construction - and whether Vistry can really follow through on its expansion strategy
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NewsAvant Homes submits plans for 230-home scheme in Scotland
Jeff Fairburn-led housebuilder planning £51m development in South Lanarkshire
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NewsHousing associations’ cash levels fall to lowest in a decade as development forecasts reduce
Net operating cashflows “insufficient to fund net interest payments”, warns Regulator of Social Housing
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NewsMidland Heart chair stands down following remarks about Hamas
Lord Ian Austin relinquishes role after social media backlash despite association saying it has not accused the peer of racism
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CommentPartnerships are key to delivering housing in difficult times
There is a will among residents for new and better housing but there are many hurdles which can only be overcome by working together, writes Darragh Hurley
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NewsIndustry reaction to the CMA’s housebuilding report
What major industry players and analysts think of the competition regulator’s report into the industry
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NewsLovell operating profit falls 18% as it shifts towards contracting work
Morgan Sindall-owned business increases revenue 20% amid open market sales slump
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CommentMany housing associations’ earnings aren’t enough to cover costs – it’s grave news for housing delivery
As interest cover falls to record lows, ministers must help registered providers rebuild their financial capacity, argues Paul Hackett
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NewsFlagship reports 38% increase in turnover
32,000-home housing association reports 31% increase in affordable homes development
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CommentHow standardised stock condition surveys and better use of data can help us improve stock maintenance
Maintaining homes is more complicated than many people think and requires intricate solutions, writes Elly Hoult
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NewsGleeson profit falls 55% as sales drop
Housebuilder says “difficult conditions” have hit income
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NewsMoat chief executive departs after little more than a year
Mary Gibbons leaves post “with immediate effect”
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CommentCollaboration underpinned by a national strategy is the only way to deliver the homes we need
We need cohesion from Whitehall to help boost partnerships and attract investment argues Kevin Sims
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CommentMaking the case for Build-to-Rent to politicians
Build-to-rent is misunderstood in Westminster but the product can help provide security of tenure and quality, writes Robert Sheldon
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NewsStarmer pledges to ‘reform housing’ in address to CIH
Keir Starmer sets out Labour’s vision for “nation renewal” in speech at annual presidential dinner
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NewsBarratt agrees to buy rival Redrow in deal worth £2.5bn
Acquisition will create a £7.5bn-turnover housebuilding giant
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CommentWe know we need volumetric modular – now we need a plan from government
A House of Lords committee said Whitehall’s plan for MMC is in ‘disarray’. Carl Leaver outlines what government should do to boost volumetric modular