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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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Housing 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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What 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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Housing 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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Housing 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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Strategic 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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A ‘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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Seven 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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Homes 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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GLA 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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Liverpool 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
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Nicholas Boys Smith interview, part two: ‘I’m very mindful there are risks in changing how we do things’
In the second half of his exclusive interview, the boss of the all-new new Office for Place gives his take on housebuilders
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Nicholas Boys Smith interview, part one: Man on a mission
There are few topics more controversial than planning reform and placemaking and few people more passionate about them than Nicholas Boys Smith. Read the first of a two-part interview
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How are lenders responding to the government’s EWS1 form announcement?
The government announced last month that EWS1 forms should no longer be required on smaller blocks. But as Carl Brown finds out, there is a wide variety and confusion in lenders’ planned approach
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The co-living mini-boom and why not everyone is happy about it
Co-living schemes are rising in popularity and yet local authority planning committees seem unready for this new type of housing
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Genius or folly? Why Countryside’s decision to get out of housebuilding is causing a stir
Countryside’s decision to wind down a profitable housebuilding division and focus on partnerships has divided opinion
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Will the government be brave on beauty?
Housing minister Robert Jenrick will today outline new national design codes, responding to the Building Better, Beautiful Commission’s Living with Beauty report. But what are the brave decisions ministers will have to make?
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What role can housing play in Building Back Britain? An interview with Terrie Alafat
Terrie Alafat is heading up a new commission that seeks to put housing at the heart of Britain’s post covid-19 recovery. Here, she explains why she is confident it will be more than just another talking shop
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Keepmoat’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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Backbench 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
