All In Focus articles – Page 11
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In FocusKeepmoat’s Tim Beale: ‘It’s no secret we’re looking at our options’
Chief executive of partnerships builder speaks in depth to Housing Today amid speculation of sale or flotation
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In FocusBackbench and voter revolt suggests it’s time to reform the reforms
Last month’s by-election defeat saw Tory fears about the political impact of widespread planning reforms become a reality. The government now has little choice other than to water them down
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In FocusThe Building Safety Bill has been published – what happens next?
The long-awaited Building Safety Bill designed to improve safety and rights for leaseholders has drawn both criticism and praise since its publication yesterday. How quickly will the proposed reforms take effect? Carl Brown explains
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In FocusThe evolution of the planning system: a timeline
The furore over the government’s proposed planning reforms has dominated the headlines over the past week. However contentious change to the planning system is nothing new, as this scrollable timeline reveals
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In FocusIn full: Peter Freeman’s first major speech since Homes England review announced
Peter Freeman, chair of Homes England , gave his first major speech since he agreed to review the agency’s aims. What did he say? Read the full text of the speech
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In FocusMaking sure electric vehicle chargers are part of your next build
Be prepared for the upcoming regulation changes
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In FocusHow can we all be a part of making our buildings safer?
Allan Binns, architectural director at Ryder Architecture gives a principal designer’s view on embracing a safer future
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In FocusAll change at Canary Wharf: shifting focus to residential
As Sir George Iacobescu - the Canary Wharf visionary - hands over to new boss Shobi Khan, we consider just what a residential-led future looks like
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In FocusDenton’s in-tray: the big issues facing Homes England
As Peter Denton is confirmed as the new chief executive of Homes England, we republish this piece from January looking at the triple threats of market uncertainty, fire safety and net zero facing the agency
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In FocusDo the right thing: Andy Hill’s strategy for building success
The founder of Hill Group on why making a positive difference to people’s lives has always motivated him more than just making money
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In FocusWho is Peter Denton? Six things you need to know about the new Homes England boss
Peter Denton has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive of Homes England. Here are a few things we thought you should know about his background
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In FocusPresent Made sees a future in the suburbs for build-to-rent schemes
Rather than high-rise city centre blocks aimed at single renters and couples, Apache Capital is focusing on traditional homes for families further out of town
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In Focus‘We wanted to take on the housing challenge in a way that is socially responsible’
One of the world’s largest fund managers tells Housing Today why it is backing housebuilding
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In FocusStephen Kinsella: ‘How much further do we go?’
Homes England’s land and development boss says change is coming around MMC and procurement, in the second part of our exclusive interview
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In FocusStephen Kinsella: ‘These are natural conversations to have’
In the first of a two-part interview, Homes England’s chief land and development officer talks about where he thinks the organisation might be heading
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In FocusBrave, bold and ambitious: L&G steps up modular housing plans
After an apparent false start, Rosie Toogood says the firm’s ambition to transform the housebuilding industry by creating a superior product that can be delivered at scale is finally taking shape
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In FocusIt’s time to look forward and be positive
Last week, Pete Redfern told Housing Today why Taylor Wimpey was right to shut sites as the pandemic struck. While there were other things he could have done better last year, he tells Joey Gardiner that he can now see a brighter future
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In FocusChurch of England embarks on its affordable housing mission
A recent church report called for government action to build more affordable homes, but as one of the UK’s biggest landowners it is also taking matters into its hands. Elizabeth Hopkirk reports
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In FocusInterview: Stephen Teagle on boosting output at Vistry Partnerships
Partnerships boss has ambitions to ramp up number of homes delivered a year, as well as concerns over planning reforms and construction capacity
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In FocusThe housing ombudsman and its consumer protection challenge
Critics say the new ‘independent’ regulator is anything but, and has been set up to repeat mistakes of the past. Joey Gardiner talks to key players to find out what is at stake