More Comment – Page 35
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CommentWhy continuing to invest in housebuilding makes economic sense
The social housing sector continues to raise cash as demand isn’t going away. The government should step in and lend a hand
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CommentWhat will happen to house prices once the lockdown is over?
Coronavirus could fast forward structural changes to house prices by 10 years
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CommentThe new building safety rules in a nutshell
Architect and government advisor on building safety Andrew Mellor summarises the key changes
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CommentHow coronavirus could permanently change the planning system
Some outcomes could be surprisingly beneficial in the long tern
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CommentA long road back from here
Four days on from the PM’s ‘lockdown’ announcement and the industry is on its back. Keeping hold of staff will be vital to recovery.
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CommentWhat are implications of coronavirus for the industry?
With experience of three recessions Ben Derbyshire analyses what the fall out from the current crisis could mean in the short, medium and long term
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CommentGet ready for the domino effect
The housing market is on a downward spiral that we cannot predict, but will it be short term?
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CommentWe are learning the lessons of the past
The country’s listed housebuilders are being battered, but they are in better shape than 12 years ago
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CommentMaking decisions in the face of covid-19
Planning protocols must change to adapt to a crisis like this
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CommentThreat of site closures looms over housebuilders
With the coronavirus crisis likely to hit reservations hard, housebuilders face the prospect of having to halt construction work
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CommentA plague on your houses
What might the coronavirus outbreak mean for residential development in the longer term?
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CommentThe Budget was a great start – so what’s next?
The extension of the Affordable Homes Programme was a fillip for housing, as was additional fire safety funding
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CommentThe Budget: A little bit for everything and quite a lot in some areas
The largest funding package for housing in the last decade was unexpected
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CommentHousing market forecast: Is the outlook improving?
This week’s Budget looks set to help the residential sector with an infrastructure boost and tender prices are predicted to rise
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CommentBen Derbyshire: Why the London Plan is destined for failure
The Draft London Plan has been through its Examination in Public and mayor Sadiq Khan has now submitted his "Intend to Publish" version to housing and communities secretary Robert Jenrick. This takes place at an interesting time for planning in the UK, as the new government prepares to reveal ...
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CommentHousing must be at the heart of levelling up regional economies
The planning system should encourage housebuilding in the North and Midlands, not stymie development
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CommentThe building beautiful commission’s report is too narrow
It ignores our recommendations – which come from our customers – and proposes blanket solutions
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CommentThe Conservatives could win young people over with radical housing change
Making planning decisions by need rather than for a vocal minority would shore up support, if the government is brave enough
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CommentHow to balance building more homes with fighting the climate crisis
We need to build housing fit for the future while keeping developments viable for the industry and avoiding huge charges for residents
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CommentIt’s the end of the planning system as we know it (and I feel fine…)
Will the new government, with a strong majority, finally grasp the nettle and fundamentally reform the planning system?