In Focus – Page 8
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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
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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