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CommentShort-term thinking will not create the housing system we sorely need
The government’s latest flip-flopping over measures such as improving insulation is beyond frustrating, writes David Orr
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CommentExtra regulation should help social housing – but landlords need support to meet the cost
The government should take extra regulatory costs into account when deciding on the next rent settlement for social housing providers, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentWhy hybrid products are key to meeting our nation’s housing ambitions
The government should do more to support products that bridge the gap between owning and renting, writes Geeta Nanda
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CommentHousebuilders are right to expect better from politicians after nutrients reform failure
Michael Gove has sought to blame Labour for defeat of government proposal, but nutrients reform package was set up to fail, says Joey Gardiner
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CommentWhy Community Land Trusts can help boost affordable housing in rural tourist hotspots
With support, community-led housing models can help provide housing in rural or coastal hotspots affected by second homes and holiday lets, writes Tom Chance
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CommentGovernment must provide more clarity on the Future Homes Standard
The industry needs support and a roadmap in order to deliver more energy efficient homes, writes David Thomas
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CommentNutrients: sometimes it is okay to ignore those who oppose development
Those who complain about the government’s decision to tackle the nutrient neutrality impasse have not understood the issue in detail, writes Paul Smith
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CommentWhat is the legal position after Gove’s big move on nutrient neutrality?
Leading planning lawyer Simon Ricketts gives a legal view on Michael Gove’s reforms and what they mean for housebuilding
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CommentTime for bold action from Whitehall to modernise housing production
Just as the state took on improving the nation’s health in 1945, it must now intervene to improve housing through MMC, argues Ben Derbyshire
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CommentLack of clarity about later living is holding the sector back
Misunderstanding about the nature of later living developments is leading to underoccupation and housebuilders’ language often doesn’t help, argues Louise Drew
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CommentThe rough guide to housing supply - learning from planning policy abroad
Minneapolis, Auckland and Helsinki are just three cities that have boosted supply by loosening planning. Paul Smith argues we should learn from them.
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CommentSocial housing and the route to decarbonisation
As social housing providers tackle the challenge of decarbonising heat in their housing stock, understanding the opportunities and potential pathways will make the process simpler. Lee Caulfield discusses the advantages of taking a phased approach to net zero
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CommentHousing may look like a basket case but there are reasons to be optimistic
Richard Jones summarises the current housing development market and explains why it could emerge stronger despite the gloom
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CommentHousing associations can tackle health inequalities through partnerships
Peabody has formed a group with fellow housing association Grand Union and a trio of local authorities to boost residents’ health and wellbeing, Elly Hoult explains more.
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CommentThe interest rate rise penalises homebuyers – now we must help builders build
The Bank of England’s decision will create challenges, but the demand for new homes is there, writes John Anderson
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CommentPolitical commitment and cross-sector collaboration is key to delivery
As Michael Gove announces the government’s plan for housing, Fiona Fletcher-Smith outlines what is needed to boost housebuilding
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CommentThe election starting gun has been fired - but what housing policies do we need?
As both main parties announce policies, Ben Derbyshire describes his remedy for tackling the housing crisis
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CommentGove’s simplification of plan-making won’t remove political barriers to development
The housing secretary this week announced proposals to make the local plan system more simple. However, Paul Smith argues the problems go beyond technical processes.
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CommentDrawing up a blueprint for sustaining social housing tenancies
A unique research project is taking place at Sheffield Hallam University looking at how to improve tenancy sustainment, explains Paul Hackett
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CommentIt’s time to get shared ownership right
In the past we have not always paid enough attention to shared ownership customers’ requirements. As it increasingly becomes the only viable route on to the housing ladder for many, we must do better, argues David Orr