All Housing Today articles in May 2025 – Page 9
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CIH appoints permanent director of policy, communications and external affairs
Ex-MHCLG deputy director Rachael Williamson has taken on the role permanently following an interim period
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Sponsored
Glass mineral wool: The smart choice for forward-thinking housebuilders
Thermal performance is under greater scrutiny than ever before, from both regulatory bodies and homeowners demanding energy-efficient homes. And it’s not just notional performance that’s under the microscope – increasingly, homes are being judged by their as-built performance too.
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill could deliver up to £7.5bn economic boost, says government
Changes such as lower costs to businesses and increased certainty around planning may incentivise further investment over next decade
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Four towers on 2,000-home estate regeneration redesigned due to council’s daylight concerns
Hill Group and Poplar Harca’s proposals for the Teviot Estate in Poplar have delayed
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Only top 30% of earners can afford a new home, says HBF report
Body calls for support for first time buyers
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‘A crucial moment’ - Mayor of Croydon hails council’s return to compliance after four-year housing improvement plan
South London borough was found to have breached standards in 2021 due to damp and mould, electrical safety and repairs failures
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Comment
The key elements (and omissions) of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill for housing
The government’s landmark bill is progressing through parliament at speed. Lisa Tye explains what the legislation means for the sector
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Government to fund 18,000 retrofit training places
DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards
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Hill Group picked for Dolphin’s 208-home Hackney regeneration scheme
Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor
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Comment
How do we turn on the housing tap?
David Rudlin explores how a tangle of regulations, rising land costs and policy overload could be holding back the housing the country needs
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Unite Students to enter £390m joint venture with Manchester Metroplitan University
Student residential developer will own majority of vehicle
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Plan to add 300 homes to scheme at Battersea Power Station approved
Battersea Development Company says new phase will have a “more modern aesthetic”
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Geopolitical uncertainty has had ‘no immediate impact’ on business, says Persimmon CEO
Housebuilder remains on track to deliver targeted completions
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Comment
Ministers must strike a balance between protecting renters and maintaining supply
As the Renters’ Rights Bill progresses through parliament, Mark Holloway looks at some of the likely impacts
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Housebuilding workload picture ‘marginally less negative’ than last quarter, RICS finds
Surveyors raise concerns about financial and regulatory obstacles