All development articles – Page 4
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NewsFinancial position of Scottish social landlords ‘weaker than it has been for several years’
Scottish social housing regulator has said landlords have diminished financial capacity to respond to challenges
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In Focus‘We have a reputation for getting things done’ – Talking growth with new Jigsaw boss Brian Moran
Moran sits down with Olivia Barber to discuss his journey to becoming CEO, multiple mergers and current challenges – from funding to retrofitting terraced housing and achieving net zero
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CommentMinisters must think of housing as national infrastructure - not as an addition to national debt
Long-term investment in housing would create economic benefits, supporting growth, jobs, skills and supply chains, argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith
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NewsDevelopment partners sought for £1.5bn mixed-use framework
Barking and Dagenham’s development firm Be First looking for developers to build 3,500 homes over next four years
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CommentWill 2024 bring transformational change for the housing sector?
A general election amid a rise in off-balance sheet funding models, joint ventures and a more nuanced role for MMC – Richard Jones looks at what 2024 may hold for housing
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NewsTwo more student housing schemes submitted for planning
Birmingham and Manchester schemes to see the construction of nearly 1,800 student rooms
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NewsPlans submitted for 35-storey tower in Leeds
Proposal to deliver 1,100-unit student accommodation block tower and refurbish1 960s Merrion Centre office block
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In FocusWhat happens to housing development plans when a council goes ‘bankrupt’?
When a section 114 ‘bankruptcy’ notice is put in place, a council’s non-statutory services are restricted and housebuilding ’goes to the back of the queue’. Yet the growing number of councils in this situation are finding ways to carry on building.
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NewsEPC numbers fall 8% indicating drop in housing supply
Early indicator of housing development trends suggests fall in activity this summer
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NewsMortgage guarantee extension ‘wouldn’t make much difference’, says market expert
Soaring interest rates mean a scheme to reduce deposits will have less impact on mortgage affordability than previously, says Simon Rawlinson
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NewsCountryside and L&Q submit plans for 3,500-home scheme in Essex
The proposed joint venture scheme will deliver an additional 3,500 homes as part of the Chelmsford Garden community masterplan
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NewsApache secures funding deal to back suburban build-to-rent venture
Joint venture with Nuveen Real Estate for single family BTR to begin with 373-home scheme in Cambridge
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NewsAnchor insists it is on track with development despite missing targets
Older people’s housing specialist delivers just 17% of homes targeted in 2022/23 financial year
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NewsPocket Living records fourth consecutive loss
London-focused developer of affordable private homes records £13.9m loss
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NewsOwner of 1,525-home Cavalry Barracks scheme in administration
Inland Homes had promoted development on behalf of owner Hounslow Property Development Ltd
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NewsPlaces for People creates strategic land division in bid to build 5,000 homes a year
230,000-home association announces land-led strategy to create new development opportunities
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NewsHousing Today Boardroom data shows associations tracking closer to development targets
Latest figures from premium market confidence and sentiment service out now
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NewsBerkeley plans to restart stalled towers scheme in south London
Tools downed on Old Kent Road’s biggest redevelopment last year amid viability concerns
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NewsTottenham Hotspur’s 850-home towers plan hit by second staircase delay
Proposals for 850 homes in shadow of club’s stadium approved after fire safety rejig
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NewsClarion unveils plan for up to 290 homes on former London hospital site
Proposals for Bethnal Green come after High Court quashes approval given to previous scheme