In Focus – Page 10
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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
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In FocusNicholas 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 Office for Place gives his take on housebuilders
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In FocusNicholas 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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In FocusHow 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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In FocusHow will developing housing associations cope with extra costs? An interview with Geeta Nanda
New G15 chair Geeta Nanda talks about bigger bills for housing associations and the likely impact on development
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In FocusThe 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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In FocusGenius 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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In FocusWill 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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In FocusWhat 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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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