News – Page 81
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NewsProfit and revenue up as partnerships shift continues at Vistry
Group takes £19m hit on second staircase costs
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NewsWelsh housing association advises 40 households to leave homes due to RAAC risk
RAAC concrete has been identified in 60 of Trivallis’ properties on the Gower Estate in Hirwaun, and another 17 privately-owned homes were built in the same way
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News£8.5bn redevelopment of Earl’s Court due to start in 2026
The Earls Court Development Company will submit a hybrid planning application for phase one this summer
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NewsAster appoints first ever ‘transformation director’ as it seeks to modernise services
Andy Isted promoted from operational strategy director in drive to harness data and technology
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NewsS&P warns Settle’s ‘aggressive’ approach to investment could weaken finances
10,000-home provider’s interest cover expected to remain low amid increased spend
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NewsWales extends building control registration deadline amid fears of crisis
But uncertainty remains over deadline in England
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NewsSocial housing letting margins in London see sharpest drop
The operating margins of housing associations that depend more on market sales are also affected
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NewsQuarterly private housing output drops 5.2% but monthly increase gives hope
But public housing reparis and maintenace work increases 11.2%
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NewsFinancial position of Scottish social landlords ‘weaker than it has been for several years’
Scottish social housing regulator has said landlords have diminished financial capacity to respond to challenges
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NewsPersimmon profit more than halves despite strong end to year
Housebuilding giant expects “subdued” market throughout 2024
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NewsPeabody recruits chief financial officer from Guinness
Phil Day will re-join 107,000-home association in September
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NewsHousing watchdog proposes 40% hike in fees
The Housing Ombudsman has suggested a “polluter pays” model, so that those who use the service more pay for it
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NewsDLUHC confirms end of policy enabling councils to keep 100% of RTB receipts
Policy will end despite DLUHC asking the Treasury for an extension
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NewsPlans submitted to build 42-storey tower above historic Birmingham building
Developer HJB Investments planning to build 300 homes
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NewsGreen light for changes to London housing scheme at former biscuit factory
More social housing and second staircases added to South London development
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NewsNew study indicates North-South divide in home retrofit
Net zero group suggests that progress on decarbonising homes in the North is slower
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NewsCouncils given new powers to tax empty homes
The empty homes premium will apply after one year, rather than the current two years
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NewsDame Kate Barker to lead new housing inquiry
The economist will head up a new commission into housing shortages in England, 20 years on from the Barker review of housing supply
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NewsGreen light for 991 homes as part of Coventry regeneration plan
Hill Group and Shearer’s City Centre South plans expected to deliver 1,550 new homes overall
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NewsIWD: Parlimentary group launches campaign to increase number of women in housebuilding
‘I am a housebuilder’ initiative launched to mark International Womens Day