All Housing articles – Page 31
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NewsSocial landlords required to physically inspect all properties under regulator’s plan
RSH publishes details of new standards as it takes on more consumer regulation
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NewsYet another planning consultation will hit delivery further, housebuilders warn
Gove’s latest announcement creates uncertainty and gives councils another excuse to pause local plans, says the Home Builders Federation
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NewsGove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m
Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved
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CommentIt’s time to get shared ownership right
In the past we have not always paid enough attention to shared ownership customers’ requirements. As it increasingly becomes the only viable route on to the housing ladder for many, we must do better, argues David Orr
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News‘Landmark’ Social Housing (Regulation) Act becomes law
Legislation to overhaul consumer regulation in social housing receives Royal Assent
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NewsRevised £1bn Richmond housing scheme gets green-light from council after Khan rejection
Mayor of London refused 1,000-home scheme in 2021 due to low levels of afffordable housing
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NewsWain Group posts 23% increase in turnover despite planning delays
Warrington-based housebuilder and land and property company maintains build rate and boosts profit
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NewsVistry completions fall 12% due to ‘challenging’ market
Housebuilder using bulk transactions with social landlords to offset private sales slowdown
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CommentSix years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
Following the sixth anniversary of Grenfell last month, Andrew Mellor reflects on building safety progress so far and finds much positivity - although many firms still have a long way to go
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NewsSpringfield to boost turnover by 28% following acquisitions
But housebuilder’s profit to be lower than previous year
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NewsConstruction insolvencies up 34% on last year
Rise in late and failed payment claims suggest situation could get worse amid concern about insolvencies delaying housing schemes
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NewsWatkin Jones issues profit warning as CEO resigns
Build-to-rent and student housing specialist warns underlying profit may not increase from half year level if sales fall through
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NewsForHousing appoints two new board members
24,000-home Salford-based landlord recruits Worthing Homes boss to board
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NewsModa’s single family housing arm hires new operations director
Sarah Nelson joins Casa by Moda as it seeks to build 5,000 homes by 2025
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NewsS&P lowers Hyde’s credit rating due to higher-than-expected sales exposure
Credit rating agency raises concern about short-term risk but says Hyde’s ‘third-party’ investor strategy could lower exposure in the longer term
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CommentHow AI predictive models can boost repairs, maintenance and building safety
As housing associations face pressure to improve their stock management, Steve Finlay explains how artificial intelligence (AI) can have a role to play
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NewsAbri hits 1,000-home build target for 2022/23
Hampshire-based housing association boosts development by a fifth
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NewsAverage house prices dip 0.2% says Rightmove
The property portal also reports declining volume of homes for sale compared to four years ago
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NewsPeabody pumps half a billion into new homes despite development dial down
Housing association boosts amount spent on new homes but says it is “significantly” below what it had been planning originally
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CommentWindrush offers us the inspiration we need to tackle the housing crisis
75 years on, we need to rediscover the spirit of Windrush, which showed the crucial role housing can play in society, writes Geeta Nanda