All articles by Carl Brown – Page 6
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NewsHousebuilders welcome relaxation of BNG rules on smaller sites
But move designed to help SME housebuilders has been criticised by UKGBC and environmental campaigners ahead of consultation
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NewsUnite and Newcastle University form JV to build 2,000-bed student scheme
Unite Students and Newcastle University have formed a joint venture to deliver a 2,000-bed student accommodation scheme at the Castle Leazes site, with the first phase due to complete by the 2028/29 academic year.
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NewsChurchill boosts turnover but profit dips in ‘challenging year’.
Later living developer streamlines structure
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NewsBloor Homes reports drop in profit for second successive year
Largest privately-owned housebuilder in UK reports steady turnover despite drop in completions
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NewsCastle Green nearly doubles turnover in ‘transformational year’ for north-west housebuilder
Runcorn-based firm predicts ‘consolidation’ year in 2026 following rapid growth over past 12 months
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In FocusBest of 2025: biggest news stories and talking points
From the spending review and funding debates, to building safety hold-ups, viability issues, new regulation and the rise of Reform, 2025 was a busy year for the housing sector. Here is our round-up of the key talking points.
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator will allow staged applications for single tower projects at gateway 2
‘It could prove to be key’ BSR believes change could speed up building control approval process
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NewsStory Homes reports drop in turnover and pre-tax profit
Planning delays ‘slowing growth plans’, Cumbria-based housebuilder says
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News‘No fundamental weaknesses’ MHCLG gives Regulator of Social Housing good review
Body has been assessed under public bodies review programme
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NewsMidland Heart development drops 60% as it focuses on £300m stock improvement plan
Birmingham-based provider halves development target for 2025/26 as it embarks on plan to improve 6,000 homes
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NewsEamon McGoldrick drafted in to head up new assurance board at Croydon Council
London borough sets up new board as part of new governance structure
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NewsHomes England announces five regional leaders under new operating model
New regional heads will have ’clout’ to make investment decisions on behalf of their region
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NewsWeston reduces pre-tax loss as it moves into build-to-rent market
Housing developer increases turnover but remains in the red
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NewsClarion turnover down ‘due to sales market’
G15 landlord reports higher surplus and increases spend on existing homes and development in half-year report
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NewsPlaces for People calls for 24/7 support in university halls after research reveals scale of student loneliness
PfP Students research shows one in three students often feel lonely or isolated
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NewsGosport latest council to receive lowest C4 consumer grading from regulator
’Fundamental changes’ needed to improve services after multiple serious failings found
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NewsTees Valley social landlords form partnership
Housing associations, councils and a combined authority form new group to pool knowledge and attract funding
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NewsUnwillingness of councils to transfer staff and rising rents factors in downfall of Capital Letters, MHCLG report finds
Vehicle set up by London boroughs is closing at the end of this year after struggling to find funding
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NewsOnward Homes appoints new chief executive
36,000-home landlord appoints Sandy Livingstone to succeed Bronwen Rapley
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