All Housing Today articles in February 2024 – Page 14
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NewsBiodiversity net gain rules come into force
New regulations will apply to small sites from April
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NewsAffordable housing loan scheme gets extra £3bn to build 20,000 new homes
Gove unveils pre-election plans to address the housing crisis, including brownfield planning reforms
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NewsL&Q quarterly completions drop by a third
The 109,000-home housing association has reduced its development target to focus on investing in existing stock
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NewsPlaces for People’s takeover of Origin gets go-ahead
Origin is set to be taken over by PfP in its centenary year
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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 Redrow deal ‘signals sector’s confidence over CMA inquiry’
Deal worth £2.5bn must be approved by regulators
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NewsBarratt deal for Redrow could see around 850 jobs go
Firm says 10% of staff across enlarged group at risk following £2.5bn deal
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NewsBig housebuilders ‘comfortable’ with lack of innovation, says Gove
Housing secretary’s comments come ahead of CMA report on sector
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NewsPlanning departments not ready for biodiversity net gain rules, warns BPF
Property investors want long-term funding approach so councils can handle new planning condition coming into force next week
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NewsGove launches much-anticipated consultation on housing manager qualifications
The consultation is seeking registered providers’ and tenants’ views on the new competence and conduct standard
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NewsAffordable homes delivery up 10% in 2023, says NHBC
Completions and registrations overall were significantly down in 2023, the warranties provider reveals
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NewsTwo staircases slashes fire evacuation times, Home Office research reveals
Research conducted by the University of Central Lancashire found high-rises with two staircases could be safely evacuated in under 10 minutes
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NewsHouse prices in January rise for fourth consecutive month, Halifax says
Average property prices rose by 1.3% last month, according to the bank’s house price index
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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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CommentA Royal Commission might just help us develop the long-term strategy we need
The Housing Ombudsman’s call for a long-term, depoliticised approach could help us join the dots between housing, health and welfare, writes Paul Hackett
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NewsBarratt and Redrow profit down on day merger between pair announced
Interim results show decline in performance for both housebuilders
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NewsBarratt’s acquisition of Redrow: the numbers and key players
In a shock move, Barratt today announced a £2.5bn deal to buy Redrow. But what are the key numbers behind the proposed new group? And who will head it up? Here is a quick guide