News – Page 8
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NewsLondon boroughs back £3 rent convergence rate to avoid significant cuts to housing services
Local authorities could have to slash spending by £269m over four years, according to research by the London Councils coalition
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NewsGreat Places hires L&Q executive as chief customer officer
Matt Foreman will leave G15 giant next year to take up role at Manchester-based landlord
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NewsMajor Bradford housing scheme receives funding boost following masterplan update
The 1,000-home Bradford City Village project has attracted a total £14.4m in funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on top of £30m via Homes England
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NewsRegal to become Arada London after £500m Emirati acquisition
UAE firm buys 75% stake and promises to triple pipeline over next three years.
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NewsMayor shakes up board of Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Company set to name private sector partner on £10bn scheme later this year
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NewsPlans in for student-led Camden scheme
Proposals would replace bingo hall and cinema with 48 affordable homes and 244 student beds
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NewsVistry and L&Q secure first gateway 2 approvals after 13-month wait
‘Major milestone’ as two buildings signed off for 300-home scheme in west London
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NewsReed brands housing planning approval figures ‘unacceptable’ amid delivery crisis
Housing secretary promises ‘acceleration package’ to speed up planning reforms as new data shows lowest approvals for at least 45 years
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NewsL&Q pledges to only work with contractors and suppliers who pay the ‘real living wage’
Housing association giant commits to paying rate from April 2028
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NewsNew towns programme needs dedicated minister and infrastructure-first approach, say Lords
Built Environment Committee publishes preliminary findings of inquiry
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NewsAllison Homes reveals detailed plans for 500-home Bristol suburb on former landfill site
The scheme will help unlock funding for a new 5000-seater sports and convention centre nearby
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NewsCIH warns councils ‘trapped in unsustainable cycle’ as temporary accommodation spend continues to rise
Professional body urges government to address issue in autumn budget
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NewsPersimmon Homes to turn Victorian pumphouse into new neighbourhood
The housebuilder has acquired the brownfield site from Homes England with full planning consent for 160 homes
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NewsVistry partnerships CEO urges government to adopt DIY shared ownership scheme for new builds
Stephen Teagle says budget must include initiatives to support home ownership
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NewsRegulator decides against requiring smaller social landlords to submit tenant satisfaction data
Decision follows pilot with 124 organisations
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NewsOmbudsman sets out recommendations for landlords dealing with ‘silent’ failings
These include cases unrelated to property condition, such as adaptations, subsidence and rent
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NewsScottish Borders Housing Association appoints new chair
Chartered accountant Ian McDonald will take over from outgoing chair Robin Hill
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NewsTurnover and profit up at Barratt Redrow in first post-merger results
But building defects push up total provision to £1.4bn, casting shadow on strong performance
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NewsEast Surrey council handed lowest C4 grading after regulator finds ‘very serious failings’
Tandridge District Council accepts findings and promises changes
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NewsHouse price growth slowed in July, according to official figures
Estate agents point to pre-Budget uncertainty