All Housing Today articles in May 2025 – Page 18
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NewsVivid names new interim CFO
David Ball has taken up the post having previously been director of finance
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NewsStarmer announces AI tool to speed up planning system
The government has announced the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, designed in collaboration with Google, in order to speed up the planning system. An AI assistant for planning officers and local councils – which can scan hundreds of files in seconds– called Extract, was announced by the ...
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NewsWhat deal can Rayner strike for affordable housing? What to watch out for in the spending review
Wednesday’s announcement will have huge implications for housing and infrastructure, but defence and health commitments mean cuts will have to fall somewhere. Daniel Gayne reports
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis and United Living pay £550,000 to residents to settle High Court cladding case
The Exchange buildings are among thousands found to have fire safety defects in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire
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NewsStudent housing giant Unite proposes buying smaller rival Empiric for £719m
Empiric has now entered due diligence as it considers non-binding proposal
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NewsSFHA launches toolkit to help landlords recognise domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is the leading cause of homelessness among women and children in Scotland
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NewsDevelopers and housing associations call for ‘ambitious’ AHP and rent convergence ahead of spending review
Bosses of Landsec, Clarion and Peabody among signatories to BusinessLDN letter to ministers
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NewsPlanning approvals for new homes hit ‘disastrous’ new low - HBF
The number of approvals falls again as Savills forecasts 1.5 million homes target will be missed
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In FocusCounting the cost of the infrastructure challenge behind England’s 1.5 million homes target
The government has committed to ambitious housebuilding goals but risks overlooking the supporting infrastructure demands and costs
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NewsPre-assembled heat pump unit claims £2,000 installation savings
Hewer, a sustainable heating solutions provider, has launched Heat Saviour, a pre-assembled unit designed to simplify the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems. According to the company, the technology could save up to £2,000 per installation by reducing the need to overhaul existing heating systems.
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NewsGreen light for long-stalled 24-storey residential tower in London after developer revisions
Swiss Cottage scheme had previous 2016 consent which was never completed
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NewsSolar panels to be required on nearly all new homes, Miliband confirms
Government will only allow ‘rare exceptions’ to requirements set to be included in Future Homes Standard
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NewsRelocatable homes to be piloted in east London as temporary accommodation solution
18-unit scheme seeks to address the growing demand for temporary housing
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NewsNAO urges government to level playing field in negotiations over developer contributions
Lack of skill and capacity in councils, and transparency from developers, undermining system says watchdog
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NewsModular construction firm goes into administration
Elements (Europe) Limited, which specialised in room modules and bathroom pods, took on a 550-home build-to-rent project in Birmingham
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NewsGrenfell insulation firm given permission to challenge Kensington and Chelsea Council ban in court
Insulation manufacturer Siderise says last December’s decision by council ‘without foundation or justification’
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In FocusLearning from the land of opportunity: Could a US-style system of low income tax credits boost affordable housing in the UK?
The government is on the hunt for ways to fund affordable housing without increasing short-term public borrowing. A group of activists and researchers believes there is a solution in operation across the Atlantic. Carl Brown finds out more
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NewsSouthwark approves Aylesbury Estate homes following second staircase delay
Latest phase of 3,500-home redevelopment set back by more than two years by fire safety rules