All In Focus articles – Page 14
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In FocusHousing Champions Q&A: Robert Whitton, Impact Capital
In our latest Q&A, Robert Whitton, founder and group chief executive of modular housebuilder Impact Capital, tells us about his childhood fascination with houses, his positivity about change and why we need an overhaul of the planning system
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In FocusThe £2bn cladding tax: likely impact on housebuilders
First estimates of potential residential development property tax bills for the largest housebuilders
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In FocusTaking his place in the spotlight: meet the new Peabody boss
In his first major interview as Peabody chief executive, Ian McDermott explains how he sees the housing association mega-merger with Catalyst playing out
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In FocusHousing Champions Q&A: Olivia Harris, Dolphin Living
In our latest Q&A, Olivia Harris, chief executive of registered provider Dolphin Living, talks about the rebuilding of the New Era estate in Hackney
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In FocusEight key takeaways from the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Hydrogen shelved, potential mandatory EPC targets for mortgage lenders and could new homes be cut off from the gas grid? Here’s our round-up of key points from the Heat and Buildings strategy
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In FocusConsumer priorities are shifting towards smarter, more sustainable homes
Property developers need to continue to find new ways to create spaces where people want to live, work, play and invest in
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In FocusAre you a Housing Champion? we want to hear from you
Housing Today’s new series of reader Q&As showcases different jobs across the sector and the people who do them and we want you to take part
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In FocusHow to build 5,000 homes in Middle England – and keep the neighbours happy
Urban & Civic is only 12 years old but this private equity-backed property start-up is turning heads with its approach to master development. Elizabeth Hopkirk visited a former RAF base in Cambridgeshire to see the business model in action
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In FocusHousing Champions Q&A: Trina Chakravarti, Building Better
In the second of a new series of reader-submitted Q&As, Building Better project director Trina Chakravarti talks about MMC, the need for experimentation and dinner party menu planning
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In FocusWhat do we know so far about what Gove's tenure will mean for housing?
The reshuffle has put the restyled housing ministry in the spotlight, with one of the Tories’ biggest hitters now in charge reflecting a significant recalibration of government priorities, writes Joey Gardiner
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In FocusHousing Champions Q&A: Sarah Hordern, Modulous
In the first of a new series of reader-submitted Q&As, Modulous co-founder Sarah Hordern talks about innovation, her love of showjumping and her admiration for Roger Madelin
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In FocusHousing association accounts 2020/21 coverage all in one place
Following yesterday’s deadline for most housing associations to publish their annual accounts, here are all our reports as the biggest providers reveal their figures from a difficult year
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In FocusOrr inspiring: David Orr’s remedy for the housing crisis
Affordable housing guru talks about chairing for-profit provider ReSI, the problems with planning and his frustration at a lack of a national housing strategy
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In FocusStrategic partnerships and the mysterious case of London’s missing affordable homes
The GLA says it wants to build 79,000 homes between now and 2026, but the ambition hides a big cut in the capital’s affordable homes programme, says Joey Gardiner
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In FocusA ‘mountain of priorities’ - what’s in Gove’s housing in-tray?
Planning reform, building safety and housing numbers will compete for attention from new housing secretary Michael Gove
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In FocusSeven things you should know about Michael Gove and housing
Michael Gove is a political heavy-weight and household name, but what do we know about his views on housing policy?
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In FocusNot settling for a quiet life – an interview with Mark Henderson
Home Group chief executive Mark Henderson talks levelling up, shared ownership, development, care and decarbonisation in a wide-ranging interview.
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In FocusHomes England strategic partnerships: How does this round compare to the last?
This week’s allocations by Homes England include developers and ‘for-profits’ for the first time, while omitting some big names
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In FocusGLA strategic partnerships: Full allocations revealed
Allocations for 2021-26 programme show the growing importance of councils in building homes, as associations reassess development appetite
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In FocusLiverpool defends its status as a city of sensitive regeneration – but Unesco begs to differ
A badge of honour or a certificate not worth the trouble? Liverpool’s loss of its world heritage status has opened a debate about the purpose and value of the designation