All Housing Today articles in January 2024
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NewsBrownfield shake-up reaction: Reforms welcomed amid concerns Gove’s ‘tinkering’ won’t fix housing crisis
Accusations of ‘mixed signals’ after pre-Christmas planning changes which effectively removed local housing targets
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NewsRegulator upgrades London housing association’s financial viability grading
Local Space has its financial viability status upgraded, while the RSH has confirmed the gradings of two other housing associations
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NewsBRE recommends shake up of EPC ratings to encourage retrofit work
Advisor wants shelf life of certificates halved and metrics reformed to more accurately reflect the performance of buildings
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NewsPlans in for 700-room student scheme in Stratford after second staircase re-design
Previous scheme received approval last year
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NewsGovernment unveils controversial plan to overhaul social housing allocations
DLUHC publishes consultation on changes including “British Homes for British Workers” test and new income restrictions
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NewsNewham Council appoints former Homes England director
Paul Kitson joins the London council from Birmingham City Council
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NewsMcCarthy Stone hires new managing director for London and south east
Alex Stark joins the retirement living construction firm from Crest Nicholson
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NewsHouse prices up in January but rapid rebound ‘unlikely’ this year, says Nationwide
Latest figures paint positive picture
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In FocusGove and Khan’s row over London’s housing delivery numbers explained
How the mayor’s spatial development strategy became the centre of a spat in this multiple-election year
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NewsHousebuilders hit out at continuing delay to crucial second staircases guidance
Building Safety Regulator says no ‘definitive timescale’ for publication of regulations as housebuilders warn of delays to schemes
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NewsGeeta Nanda to step down as chief executive of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
The former chair of the G15 group will step down from her role in autumn this year
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NewsPiers Williamson steps down from The Housing Finance Corporation after 22 years
Abrdn Investment Manager director Priya Nair will replace Williamson as chief executive
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NewsModulous enters liquidation after buyer deal fails to materialise
A last ditch deal to sell off the firm’s TESSA software failed according to an email sent to former employees today
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CommentAs we reflect on the Grenfell testimonies, it’s crucial we focus on quality, not cost-cutting
We need to build homes quickly, but we must not forget the lessons of Grenfell, writes David Orr
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NewsSeven in 10 housebuilders want Labour to win next election, says Knight Frank
The property consultancy has also identified 11,000 “grey belt” sites with capacity for up to 200,000 new homes
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NewsFourteen housing bodies sign letter opposing ‘British homes for British workers policy’
The letter highlighted that 90% of new social housing lettings go to UK nationals
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator confirms ’full’ designs not always needed for building control approval
Official says designs with ‘holes’ can receive approval in some circumstances