More Comment – Page 17
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CommentPlanning does not need to be so divisive
’Co-creation’ of schemes, with communities playing a part, can be a real solution to bringing forward development that everybody can get behind, writes Robin Shepherd
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CommentHousing and homeownership will be centre stage at the next general election
Economic and political turmoil means old electoral certainties are fading and housing is likely to play a key role, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentBuilding 300,000 homes a year need not damage net zero hopes
Alice Davidson argues for a change in planning strategy to help housebuilders build sustainable homes
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CommentKey tips on delivering an effective retrofit programme
As the cold weather bites, Fiona Fletcher-Smith gives some pointers for how housing providers can effectively improve the energy efficiency of their stock
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CommentThe Gove who stole Christmas: why planning backdown will have a huge impact
The housing secretary’s latest proposed planning reforms will lead to further delays and fewer homes, writes Paul Smith
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CommentFuel poverty and the leakiest homes in Europe: how we can do more
On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Annie Owens argues housing developers and ministers must recognise the role they can play in delivering warm and dry homes
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CommentOur leaders must stop weaponising targets and set a proper vision for planning
While politicians flip-flop over housing targets and their electoral implications, the housing system is failing people, writes Fiona Sibley
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CommentStrategic planning is crucial for squeezed affordable housing providers
Mergers? Joint venture partnerships? Stock rationalisation? as housing associations face huge financial pressure, Gemma Bell looks at the options available to providers
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CommentThe best thing about the autumn statement was that it said little about planning
The silence around planning reform last week might just indicate that it will actually happen, writes Paul Smith
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CommentTragedy underlines the need to address systemic failings in our housing system
The shocking death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak has been described as a “defining moment” for the housing sector. David Orr argues the tragedy shows the need to fix deep-rooted problems in housing
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CommentHousing associations face tough choices as belts tighten
While there were several plus-points in last week’s autumn statement, associations and their residents are still in for a rough ride over the next two years, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentGove’s return could mean a fight with housebuilders is on the cards
The re-appointment of Michael Gove as housing secretary is likely to mean the return of fraught discussions with the industry about building safety costs, writes Joey Gardiner
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CommentNew affordable housing needs to be part of Sunak’s economic solution
The housing association sector can help spear economic recovery, but it needs the government to be active partners once again, writes Geeta Nanda
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CommentWhy now may be a good time to make property taxation fairer
Jeremy Hunt should look at balancing the burden between mortgage borrowers and the equity-rich, argues Yolande Barnes
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CommentHow Sunak can boost affordable housing without spending (much) cash
As Rishi Sunak eyes up to £50bn of cuts, Tonia Secker & Paul McDermott outline ways he can keep affordable housing development and retrofitting going through alternatives to higher grant
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CommentWe are being rightly held to account on inclusivity
Following a shareholder protest over female board representation at Barratt, chief executive David Thomas explains what Britain’s largest housebuilder is doing to improve inclusivity
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CommentOn planning reform it’s back to where we were – but the politics has changed
The economy and state of opinion polls for the Conservatives mean we should only expect planning reforms that can be effective quickly, writes Paul Smith
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CommentShared ownership rent increases: what should RPs consider?
While social rents look set to be capped, associations will still be able to maximise their rental income from shared ownership properties to fund new homes. However, they should think carefully about this, writes Matt Cowen
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CommentBroken dreams and business chaos: what will market turmoil mean for housing?
A boost for equity-financed build-to-rent? Dollar purchases of housebuilders? Human misery? Chris Brown looks at the potential impact of the past few week’s market mayhem
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CommentThe Truss legacy: affordable housing must once again save housebuilding from near-oblivion
Former civil servant Matthew Bailes calls for housing associations to be supported to build as we likely enter a recession