All housing association articles – Page 2
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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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CommentGetting repairs and maintenance right
The Chartered Institute of Housing is involved in a major project to help social landlords bring about a step change in how they approach repairs. Gavin Smart explains more.
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NewsStonewater set to acquire Mount Green
The 36,000-home housing association will takoever the 1,600-home Mount Green as part of its expansion plan
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NewsA2Dominion appoints chief customer officer on permanent basis
The £389m-turnover assocation has reshuffled its executive team following failings identified by the Housing Ombudsman
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis hires NHS Property Services executive as CFO
Mark Smith to join 66,000-home association in April
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NewsHousing 21 appoints permanent chief financial officer
The care specialist association has made a number of top-level changes
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NewsPeabody’s development down by a third
The housing association completed 654 homes in the last half-year, with net surplus down almost 50%
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NewsGuinness completes takeover of troubled Shepherds Bush
5,000-home housing association judged non-compliant with regulatory standards has joined £540m-turnover housing association Guinness
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NewsHousing consortium seeks firms for £400m volumetric framework
Body working with Building Better to find suppliers on four-year deal
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NewsTroubled Octavia appoints former BPHA boss as MD
Kevin Bolt to head up non-compliant association at ‘crucial moment’ as it enters merger talks with Abri
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In FocusUK housebuilding recession: How much worse is it going to get?
With little prospect of a rapid reduction in interest rates to spur a recovery, many in the industry are now just looking to “survive until ’25”. Joey Gardiner looks at the prospects for residential developers doing so.
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NewsSouthern warns of potential cost-cutting as sales revenue delayed due to contractor failure
Newly merged 78,000-home association posted just £3m in sales income in first half of the year
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CommentThe King’s Speech was a deep disappointment for the housing sector
Tuesday was an opportunity for the government to affirm housing’s role in a prosperous society. It came up short, writes Geeta Nanda.
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NewsBromford ‘on track’ to hit 1,200 completions in 2023/24
West midlands association reports increased turnover but smaller margin as it ramps up send on tackling damp and mould
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NewsGove sets out 30-month grace period for second staircase rule
Housing secretary lays out long-awaited transitional arrangements but gives no detail on how guidance will work
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NewsPeabody vice-chair to stand down
Ravi Rajagopal decides against seeking re-appointment with Peabody chair citing time commitment of “other roles and interest”
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CommentWe need long-term thinking to tackle the housing supply crisis
Longer-term grant funding, rental income certainty and new ways of financing development are all needed to help registered providers boost supply in the midst of concerns over existing homes, writes Fiona Fletcher-Smith
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NewsPeabody’s chief financial officer to stand down
Housing association finance boss Eamonn Hughes to leave next year
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NewsGreat Places hires Onward executive as chief financial officer
Mike Gerrard to join Manchester-based housing association
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NewsOnward Homes' finance director to depart
After four years in post, Mike Gerrard will be leaving Onward by the end of 2023