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CommentThe top five challenges for housing delivery in 2025
A stuttering economy combined with skills shortages and ramped-up housebuilding targets has put the sector on course for a challenging 2025, writes Sian Webster
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CommentPutting children and young people at the heart of housing design
Dinah Bornat explores how housing design can better meet the needs of younger generations
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CommentThe strengths and weaknesses of the new consumer code on shared ownership
Eight housing providers are trialling a new code aimed at improving the experience of shared owners. But asks Ruth Barnes, will it have teeth?
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CommentWhy people-centred regeneration is the key to reviving our towns
It is time for the government to focus on ‘thriving towns for a revived nation’ writes Ben Derbyshire
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CommentFurther regulatory requirements without support for the social housing sector would be counter-productive
As the prime minister looks for ideas to improve growth, Ian McDermott warns about the consequences of increasingly complex regulation
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CommentLooking ahead to 2025: positivity about government’s housing ambitions, but will it all come together?
The new Labour government has made welcome announcements to boost housing supply, writes Rachael Williamson. But will the necessary investment, skills and capacity coalesce quickly enough?
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Comment2025 can be the year we make significant strides in addressing the housing crisis
The coming 12 months should be a big year for housing with opportunities for creating positive change, writes Elly Hoult
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CommentRayner’s remediation race: can speed be achieved without compromising safety or quality?
Andrew Mellor examines the government’s latest plan to accelerate building remediation
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CommentIf we don’t address the skills crisis Starmer’s 1.5m homes drive will be undermined
There are many challenges that could prevent the government from meeting its housing delivery goals, the lack of skills is one and should not be overlooked, writes Sam Knight
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CommentThe new NPPF: the time for waiting is over
There is much to like in the updated planning guidance but ministers should demand new housing targets are delivered sooner rather than later, writes Paul Smith
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CommentUrban extensions have more potential to grow housing numbers than new settlements
As the government looks to new towns to help boost housing supply, Jon Neale points out that in the past they have not been a significant contributor
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CommentTargeted funding and the right tenure mix: how to ensure the NPPF can deliver the housing we need
New Savills research shows 187,000 affordable homes are needed per year. Lydia McLaren and Steve Partridge explain how this could be achieved
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CommentThe Renters Rights Bill will have an impact on housing associations too
The government is pressing ahead with plans to reform the private rented sector, but the changes will also have ramifications for housing associations, explains Helen Tucker
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CommentNorthern Ireland Executive’s endorsement of supply strategy must translate into proper funding
Stormont has adopted a plan to build 100,000 homes by 2039. Carol McTaggart explains what needs to happen to make the plans a reality
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CommentWhy proposed changes to community benefit societies law would complicate life for HAs
Proposals to alter the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act have not had much attention, but they could have a damaging effect on how associations are governed and regulated, warns Paul Hackett
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CommentHow can we make Henry Ford-style housebuilding work?
Nick Pinder, Mariya Rankin and Magdalena Prus explore the contractual and regulatory implications of a cookie-cutter approach to housebuilding
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CommentPlanning reform is important but finance is key to boosting affordable housing delivery
Andy Hulme outlines the steps the government must take to unlock the biggest boost to social and affordable housing in a generation
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CommentWarm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 – now that bids have been submitted, what’s next?
Social landlords who have bid for a share of £1.3bn in decarbonisation funding should be getting ready now to hit the ground running when the money comes through. Jessica Arczynski and Rubianka Winspear explain how
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CommentWhat next after the Office for Place?
With the closure of the Office for Place, questions arise about how to maintain focus on design quality, placemaking, and sustainability in the built environment, writes Ben Derbyshire
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CommentHousing providers are uniquely positioned to help women experiencing domestic abuse
Today is White Ribbon Day - a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and girls. Here, Sally Atkinson argues social landlords have a key role to play in tackling abuse in the home