All Housing Today articles in February 2024 – Page 7
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NewsQuarterly private housing output drops 5.2% but monthly increase gives hope
But public housing reparis and maintenace work increases 11.2%
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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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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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NewsWales extends building control registration deadline amid fears of crisis
But uncertainty remains over deadline in England
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In FocusHow robust management of ‘forever chemicals’ can help bring forward brownfield regeneration sites
PFAS contamination is impacting brownfield projects, but robust risk management can help developers bring forward sites even as regulations are tightened up
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NewsDLUHC confirms end of policy enabling councils to keep 100% of RTB receipts
Policy will end despite DLUHC asking the Treasury for an extension
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NewsHousing watchdog proposes 40% hike in fees
The Housing Ombudsman has suggested a “polluter pays” model, so that those who use the service more pay for it
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NewsPeabody recruits chief financial officer from Guinness
Phil Day will re-join 107,000-home association in September
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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 FocusWomen in Construction: Dagmar Fritz-Kramer, CEO, Baufritz
This is part of a special report produced by our sister title Building in partnership with Gleeds
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CommentHow tenure-blind design can help chip away at social housing stigma
‘Poor doors’ can reinforce segregation based on economic status, but there are often good reasons why affordable housing is kept separate from market sale homes. This circle can be squared, writes James Zamchick
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NewsPlans submitted to build 42-storey tower above historic Birmingham building
Developer HJB Investments planning to build 300 homes
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NewsNew study indicates North-South divide in home retrofit
Net zero group suggests that progress on decarbonising homes in the North is slower
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NewsGreen light for changes to London housing scheme at former biscuit factory
More social housing and second staircases added to South London development
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NewsCouncils given new powers to tax empty homes
The empty homes premium will apply after one year, rather than the current two years
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In partnershipHousing delivery in Bristol: A conversation with Cllr Tom Renhard, Bristol City Council
The cabinet member for housing delivery & homelessness, Bristol City Council spoke to Jordan Marshall about housing priorities in the city
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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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NewsPilot line commissioned for low-carbon plasterboard
Bio-based alternative saves approximately 4 kg of CO2 per square metre
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NewsDame Kate Barker to lead new housing inquiry
The economist will head up a new commission into housing shortages in England, 20 years on from the Barker review of housing supply