All Housing articles – Page 63
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NewsIgnore the nimbys and build, says boss of right-leaning thinktank
Robert Colvile says only a “big stick” from government will get enough homes built
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NewsHousebuilders refuse to sign cladding pledge contract
Builders call for re-write saying legal text contains commitments way beyond original pledge
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CommentThe new PM must recognise housing is key infrastructure for growth
It is time to realise a lack of homes makes it harder for people to find somewhere to live close to labour markets, hitting the UK’s growth and productivity, writes Paul Smith
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NewsHouse buying affordability in England ‘worst on record’
Widening affordability gap between England and rest of Britain, says ONS
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NewsBrick manufacturers post large profits after raising product prices
Ibstock and Forterra post interim pre-tax profit rises of 32% and 38% respectively by passing on costs to customers.
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CommentWe need clarity on the Infrastructure Levy
The government’s plan to scrap the section 106 and community infrastructure levy and replace it with a general levy raises some fundamental questions, writes Ian Fletcher
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NewsDame Margaret Beckett backs A Fair Deal for Housing
Labour heavyweight says lack of housing is one “of the greatest problems’ facing the country
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NewsPlatform scales back targets for development and energy efficiency
46,000 home housing association increases turnover boosted by increased shared ownership sales
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CommentWe need a long-term strategy so we can agree on what good looks like
We must deliver 300,000 homes a year but we also need an easily understood, national housing plan, argues David Orr
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NewsShearer and Hill sign JV deal for 1,300-home Coventry regen scheme
City centre scheme to deliver up to 1,300 homes
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NewsSt Modwen plans 350 all-electric homes on historic site
Detailed plans for the former MG Rover site in Birmingham are with the council
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NewsIMMO announces £1bn plan to retrofit 3,000 PRS homes
Proptech firm to set up as a private landlord
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CommentMinisters must take long-term, difficult decisions to boost housebuilding
Ministers can secure A Fair Deal for Housing by limiting house price inflation, reforming housing taxation and using compulsory purchase powers to capture land value uplift for affordable housing, writes Matthew Bailes
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NewsOffsite contractor Mid Group collapses
Administrators look to transfer contracts to other firms after latest collapse in offsite market
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NewsCaddick submits plans for nearly 2,000 homes in Leeds
The City One Leeds scheme is being built on a brownfield site that is currently a temporary car park
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NewsL&Q announces board and committee hires
Three non-exec roles filled as association giant pursues 32,000-home pipeline
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News45% of councils 'now have build-to-rent in their pipeline'
Build-to-rent completed stock increases 16% in a year
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NewsTower Hamlets council gives go ahead for 202-home regen plan
One Housing and Mount Anvil will ensure 94 of the 202-homes will be for people on the housing waiting list or shared ownership
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NewsTruss vows to remove planning constraints and create more ‘Bournvilles’
Odds-on favourite to be PM to set out deregulatory investment zone plan to create new towns
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CommentA holistic approach is needed on nutrient neutrality
After a slow start, the government is at least taking the nutrient pollution issue seriously but now more joined-up thinking is needed, argues Andrew Watson