All Housing articles – Page 58
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CommentTory conference day two: Calls to boost SMEs and Lord Heseltine makes regen case
While the chancellor’s change of heart grabbed the headlines, the second day in Birmingham also saw calls for more SME housebuilders, concerns about nutrient neutrality, and debates about investment zones and regeneration, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsDLUHC opens bids for investment zones
‘Rapid process’ to assess applications to follow two-week application window
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CommentTory conference day one: Industry calls for stability – but U-turns and uncertainty continue
Despite the chancellor’s remarkable announcement this morning, ministers seem confused by the radical shift in direction under Liz Truss. They are not the only ones, Ben Flatman reports from the Conservative Party conference
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NewsNew CIH president Oyedele launches diversity campaign
In My Shoes initiative launched to “challenge lack of diversity” in housing boardrooms
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NewsSouthern boosts turnover through quadrupling of market sales income
G15 housing association reports strong market sale margin as it continues merger talks with Optivo
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CommentGovernment must put planning reform at the centre of its growth agenda
When it comes to making changes to the planning system, the time has come for ministers to stop talking about it and actually do it, argues Paul Smith
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NewsMerger talks between Orbit and Swan cease
Orbit announces a proposed partnership with troubled Swan will not go ahead following a ‘detailed due diligence process’
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NewsSanctuary opens merger talks with troubled Swan
105,000-home housing association giant opens discussions with Essex-based provider after talks with Orbit break down
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NewsRising mortgage rates to hit ‘buying power’ by 28%, says Zoopla
Price reductions of listed properties at highest since before pandemic
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CommentLet’s revive the spirit of 1952 and embrace our responsibility to build homes
We must stop letting barriers getting in the way of building much needed homes, argues David Orr
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NewsFire safety costs push Together Housing into the red
36,000-home association makes £3.4m loss following additional spend on cladding on PFI tower block scheme
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NewsHirigoyen to stand down as boss of UKGBC
Long time chief executive of charitable industry network will step down next summer
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NewsGreat Places sees turnover boost on 69% sales leap
Manchester-based housing association increases revenue and underlying surplus but confirms it missed development target
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CommentDeregulation may mean little if planning remains under-resourced
Housebuilder shares have dropped amid fears of interest rate rises in the wake of last Friday’s growth plan. Is Kwasi Kwarteng’s prescription for planning deregulation across 38 investment zones really likely to give the sector the long-term tonic it needs, asks Joey Gardiner?
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NewsHousebuilder share prices plummet following market reaction to mini budget
Largest housebuilders see share prices fall amid prospect of higher interest rate increases than originally expected
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NewsHousebuilders welcome stamp duty move amid wider scepticism about policy
Commentators question whether cuts will improve overall affordability in the long run
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NewsMini-budget criticised for lack of support for affordable housing
Kwarteng slammed over lack of measures to boost affordable housing delivery and support for low-income households
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NewsSector calls for planning reform everywhere – not just in new zones
Ministers are in talks with 38 authorities about proposal to liberalise planning rules, chancellor reveals
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NewsMini-budget: everything in one place
Kwasi Kwarteng set out the government’s growth plan, aka the ‘mini-budget’, this morning. Below is a list of the key housing measures announced, along with links to all our stories so far
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NewsHousebuilders give cautious welcome to Homes England loan fund for SMEs
Industry responds to Homes England and Newstead Capital loan fund announced yesterday