In Focus – Page 13
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In FocusInterview: Andrew Matthews, Proctor & Matthews
The acclaimed architect discusses distinctive places, design and build, and developing communities to combat loneliness
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In FocusHAs: caught in a cross-subsidy trap?
Housing associations’ increased dependence on revenue from private sales could leave them over-exposed to market fluctuation
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In FocusModular construction: the Goldman Sachs effect
The investment bank’s decision to put £75m into TopHat could signal changes to come for the whole housebuilding industry
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In FocusDo we need a Healthy Homes Bill?
The TCPA’s proposed 10-point standards for new homes are supported by many but also raise cost concerns
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In FocusInterview: David Colley, Ealing council
The regeneration manager on his current new-build and refurb project, and why councils are trusted by housebuyers
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In FocusShould PDR be permitted after all?
Calls for the reform, review or even extension of permitted development rights are prompting a reevaluation of the policy’s effect
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In FocusInterview: Matt Willcock, PLATFORM_
The build-to-rent specialist’s development director on how to meet a 1,000 homes-a-year target
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In FocusHousing's quality crisis: what's the solution?
Persimmon’s offer of retentions to customers and a government-appointed ombudsman only offer partial solutions
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In FocusThames Estuary: stuck in the mud?
Interest has ebbed in the former ‘gateway’ to London – but infrastructure investment could get things flowing
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In FocusInterview: Richard Cherry, Stonebond Properties
The Chelmsford-based housebuilder’s directors on their plans for the small but ambitious company in today’s housing mix
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In FocusInterview: Alex Ely, Mæ
The architect discusses his experiences working with councils and what makes good neighbourhoods
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In FocusWorker homes: a 21st-century model?
Employers’ efforts to secure affordable accommodation for staff are creating new housing models
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In FocusInterview: Yolande Barnes, Bartlett Real Estate Institute
Why house prices will never grow again, what affordability really means, and the sky-high running costs of skyscrapers
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In FocusBrownfield: the golden bullet for housing?
The CPRE’s recent audit of brownfield sites highlights their potential, but there are other factors to consider
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In FocusInterview: John Clephan, Sheffield Housing Company
Building homes in public-private joint venture has worked for Sheffield, says housing company director
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In FocusInterview: Heather Topel, North West Cambridge Development
How to coordinate the delivery of 3,000 homes and community facilities – and keep it all eco-friendly
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In FocusFuture Homes Standard: what will be in it?
The chancellor’s announcement of a new green housing target sounded big on ambition, but light on detail. What could it involve?
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In FocusInterview: Eamonn Boylan, GMCA
The head of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on driving regeneration while protecting green belt land
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In FocusInterview: Jon Di-Stefano, Telford Homes
The housebuilder boss explains the why and how of its shift towards build to rent
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In FocusHow will housebuilders cope after the end of Help to Buy?
After six years of cheap loans for homebuyers, Help to Buy is being wound down. How will housebuilders cope with the change?