All funding articles
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CommentWhy new SAHP should make possible regeneration schemes entirely for social rent
Opening up funding for regeneration is crucial for meeting needs of current and future generations, writes Paul Hackett
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NewsM&G to invest £1bn in UK multi-family build-to-rent with Asian pension fund
Investment giant looking to build 3,000 multi-family homes
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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CommentHow government can ensure money for housing has the greatest possible impact
Ahead of the Budget, David Orr outlines several policy ideas he believes can boost housing without costing the taxpayer a penny
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NewsOctopus raises £100m for intermediate rental housing in Scotland
Total commitments in asset manager’s affordable housing fund now total nearly £500m
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NewsNorthern Ireland cuts social housing delivery grant rates for housing associations
Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations says the move ’raises real concerns’ around viability of current developments
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NewsLondon boroughs left billions of pounds short amid rising demand for homelessness support, warn councils
Current proposals under the government’s Fair Funding Review 2.0 could push local authorities in the capital towards bankruptcy, says London Councils coalition
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NewsScottish government to invest nearly £5bn in affordable housing
Scotland’s Housing Emergency Action Plan aims to address nation’s housing crisis
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NewsAt-a-glance: What we know about the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme so far
Fresh details are emerging today about the government’s flagship affordable housing funding programme, including the timings of the prospectus, the London split and use of funds.
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In Focus‘Bewildered but joyous…’ Ian McDermott explains what the spending review means for London as he takes the G15 hotseat
In his first interview as chair of the influential housing association group, the Peabody boss talks about the housing crisis in London, recapitalising housing associations and rebuilding the sector’s reputation
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CommentNational Housing Bank and Treasury’s new focus on place should drive investment in renewed communities
Amid much talk of new funding models in the housing sector, we should shift our focus to what places need in order to thrive, argues Andrew Ludiman
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CommentAffordable homes funding increase is welcome but it’s not a silver bullet
The spending review is a positive signal from government but there are further measures the government could take to boost supply, writes Ben Denton
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NewsHousing associations hoping £2.5bn in spending review will be used for amortised grant funding model
Talks are continuing with government about solution to interest cover squeeze that is restricting development
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CommentThe spending review was a bold step which provides opportunities to think differently about delivery
Ministers must now follow through by giving Homes England the autonomy and resources it needs to direct resources to SMEs, writes Paul Rickard
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NewsLandords and PWC working on plan to sell shared ownership homes into for-profit RP to raise capital
A group of 20 housing associations, consultancy PWC and civil servants are investigating how to make the sale price of the homes work
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News‘Transformative’, ‘a game changer’ - social housing leaders react to surprise £39bn Affordable Homes Programme boost
Sector enthusiastically welcomes package, which also includes a 10-year rent settlement and a consultation on convergence
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NewsGovernment faces nine ‘major obstacles’ to delivering 1.5 million homes, says report
Published ahead of the Spending Review, the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission calls for the reclassification of affordable housing as infrastructure
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NewsReeves to announce £39bn Affordable Homes Programme and 10-year rent settlement
Treasury also confirms CPI plus 1% annual rent rises and a consultation on convergence in a major win for the affordable housing sector
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NewsWhat deal can Rayner strike for affordable housing? What to watch out for in the spending review
Wednesday’s announcement will have huge implications for housing and infrastructure, but defence and health commitments mean cuts will have to fall somewhere. Daniel Gayne reports
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In FocusLearning from the land of opportunity: Could a US-style system of low income tax credits boost affordable housing in the UK?
The government is on the hunt for ways to fund affordable housing without increasing short-term public borrowing. A group of activists and researchers believes there is a solution in operation across the Atlantic. Carl Brown finds out more