All Housing Today articles in February 2024 – Page 3
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CommentWhat the second staircase guidance means for the industry
The long-awaited guidance will give developers confidence to proceed on projects, but debates will continue, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsLong-awaited guidance on second staircases published
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals
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NewsHigh-rise living with Pyroguard
Building Design takes a look at the Deanston Wharf Development and speaks to Andy Lake regarding considerations needed when specifying glass for winter gardens on high-rise residential buildings
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NewsHousing Today launches Every Person Counts campaign
We are inviting readers to share solutions and best practice on skills, employment, regulatory compliance, equality and diversity and much more
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NewsHousing minister announces extra £6m for councils to enforce building safety work
More than 800 building safety remediations have now been completed
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NewsCompletions steady at end of 2023 but new starts continue to fall
Starts remain depressed after rush to beat regulatory deadlines last Spring
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NewsRowley asks for more time to respond to MMC report as industry exits mount
Lords committee wants full response before end of May
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NewsOnward Homes appoints permanent executive finance director
Danielle James, who has been interim since November, will be given the role on a permanent basis from Monday.
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NewsShared ownership ‘failing to deliver an affordable route to homeownership’ MPs warn
Levelling Up and Housing committee calls for reform to the tenure
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In FocusEvolution or revolution? What new consumer standards mean for RPs
The Regulator of Social Housing’s revised consumer standards and proactive approach come into effect on 1 April. Olivia Barber finds out what the changes will mean for the sector
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NewsTurnover and profit down at Cala as rumours of sale swirl
Owner L&G reportedly looking for buyer for housebuilder
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NewsRent controls and homelessness duties outlined in new Scottish Housing Bill
The Scottish government introduces landmark legislation
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NewsRiverside upgraded and Muir Group downgraded in latest regulatory judgements
Regulator of Social Housing finds Riverside is ‘able to control’ its organisation after merger with One Housing Group
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NewsPartnerships model underpins rising completions at Keepmoat
Revenue also up in latest results, but profit drops
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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CommentLessons from Australia: What England’s social housing system could learn from down under
Matthew Bailes recently attended a housing conference in Melbourne. Here he compares the Australian and English social housing systems and finds much to like in the former.
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NewsLiverpool set to be the first city to create a locally-led development corporation
New model was established by housing secretary Micahel Gove through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act
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NewsBellway ‘encouraged’ by year’s start despite drop in profit
Revenue and completions also down in interim results
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NewsVistry to build 1,900 homes through new deals with Abri and Clarion
Deals are latest in series of agreements since pivot to partnerships