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CommentAre SME housebuilders becoming extinct? Why we must unlock cheaper finance for smaller builders
The government has extended the Home Building Fund for SMEs that was due to close this month, but restrictive rules still block smaller housebuilders from gaining access to the loans they need to develop difficult sites, writes Wayne Douglas
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CommentMaking sure housing associations’ social value has true impact
Social value from the social housing supply chain must be championed at the highest level, argues Rod Holdsworth
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CommentFrom fabric first to smart heat: the changing face of retrofit
We are seeing a revolution in how we upgrade our homes but we must make sure those in poverty can benefit, writes Chris Brown
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CommentShaping the next London Plan
What should Sadiq Khan’s next spatial development strategy for Greater London consist of?. Ben Derbyshire looks at the key issues of debate
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CommentBuilding 1.5m homes: we need an immigration system that better aligns with growth priorities
Ilaria Iovieno and Kirsty Moore look at the extent to which current immigration rules are a help or hindrance for housebuilding
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CommentThe Planning and Infrastructure Bill offers hope for a system in desperate need of repair
Forthcoming legislation to further shake up the planning system is exactly what the housing sector needs, but there is a long way to go yet, writes Craig Pettit
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CommentUnlocking brownfield sites could boost later living housing while renewing our high streets
The government’s long-term housing strategy and the introduction of a ‘brownfield passport’ could significantly improve the availability of specialist housing for older people, writes Spencer J. McCarthy
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CommentWhy housing associations are uniquely placed to work with others to improve health and wellbeing
From helping domestic abuse survivors to working with the health service, housing associations should use partnerships to fulfil their social purpose, writes Elly Hoult
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CommentHousing shortages would not disappear if migration were halted tomorrow
Ahead of the publication of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual UK Housing review later today, author John Perry looks at the impact of migration-dependent population growth on housing demand
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CommentWe need a new approach to funding affordable housing – simply tweaking grant rates won’t shift the dial in London
Housing Today and G15’s proposal for an amortising grant model is already causing a stir in the sector. Paul Hackett explains why it potentially has huge benefits to providers and the Treasury
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CommentHow stock rationalisation can help residents get a better service
G15 landlord L&Q is focusing on London and Manchester and considering stock not in these areas for transfer. Chief executive Fiona Fletcher-Smith explains more
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CommentWhy co-design is a critical tool for inclusive housing development
Tom Greenall and Jane Wong introduce a new online co-design resource intended to support more inclusive and meaningful community participation in the development process
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CommentLabour’s new towns are an opportunity to turbocharge community development
Following the government’s announcement that it has received 100 proposals for new towns, Amanda Williams calls on ministers to include community-led development quotas in their plans.
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CommentLand banking: the baseless conspiracy theory that refuses to go away
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about ‘unbuilt’ homes, writes Paul Smith
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CommentHow landmark building safety court rulings could clarify the law on liability
Recent court rulings - including Grey GR Limited Partnership vs Edgewater (Stevenage) Ltd – could provide better understanding, prompting clear thinking, rapid remediation and the faster resolution of disputes, writes Theresa Mohammed
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CommentStriking a balance between PRS regulation and attracting investment
The Scottish government is proposing rent controls but has also set up a Housing Investment Taskforce. As the Labour government in Westminster looks to strengthen renters’ rights, Suzanne Hardie argues this balanced approach should be of interest south of the border.
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CommentMinisters must not push the pace of building safety work beyond supply chain and balance sheet capacities
Simply bringing in stringent targets in an attempt to speed up remediation would misdiagnose the problem - a wider package is needed, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentIt’s time for the government to safeguard shared ownership’s affordability
Affordable homeownership must be a central part of Keir Starmer’s plan for economic growth, writes Mel Barrett
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CommentMaking new towns financially viable
Local authorities should place the achievement of financially viable programmes at the centre of their New Towns delivery schemes.
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CommentHere’s how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model—where landowners retain an active role—rather than speculative land sales