Housing delivery

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Decent homes in practice: What an updated standard could mean for housing providers and residents

The government’s consultation on an updated Decent Homes Standard is welcome, the proposals raise questions about cost, practicality and priorities, says Elly Hoult

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The government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action

Labour is enacting the biggest change to planning for 30 years – it is essential momentum continues, writes Wayne Douglas

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Who is Amy Rees? Everything you need to know about new Homes England chief

MHCLG’s pick to lead the government’s delivery agency came out of left field. So what do we know about the new quango boss? And what does her appointment tell us about Homes England’s future?

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Bellway increases completions 14%

Housebuilder says local authorities “taking time” to adopt to new planning framework

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Sage Homes appoints Platform’s Elizabeth Froude as CEO

Boss of 50,000-home association will join for-profit provider early next year

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Great Places near doubles starts in first quarter

But 26,000-home landlord undershoots target due to delayed schemes

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L&Q boosts completions in first quarter

G15 landlord continues to “progress sale” of PRS business Metra Living

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Homes England hires former prisons chief as CEO

Amy Rees will take up the role on 8 September

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​Ministers appear to be listening to the social housing sector – but much more needs to be done to attract private investment for delivery

The biggest mistake would be to assume the spending review measures alone are enough to boost housing delivery, warns Richard Jones

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We need to push the message that construction is a rewarding career of choice

The skills time bomb could threaten the sector’s ability to build the affordable homes we need, unless we act, warns Mel Barrett

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Plans submitted for 676-home Croydon scheme

The build-to-rent development, submitted on behalf of Croydon Developments Ltd, includes three towers up to 42 storeys

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Becoming a first-time buyer is harder than ever. We need to talk about affordability…

There is a lot more the government and industry could do to help first-time buyers get on to the housing ladder, says Barratt Redrow CEO David Thomas

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Ahead of a £1.5bn development, Populo Living shares its plan to boost regeneration in Newham

In 2018, a new mayor tasked Newham’s housing company with building more affordable homes. Seven years later, its getting ready for its biggest scheme yet. Daniel Gayne headed east to find out more.

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Nansledan: can design codes and long-term stewardship deliver better housing?

Mary Richardson visits Nansledan, the Duchy of Cornwall’s urban extension to Newquay. While its traditional architecture divides opinion, she finds that the project raises important questions about planning and designing new housing at scale

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Councils so overwhelmed by acute issues such as homelessness they cannot plan for the long-term, MPs warn

Temporary accommodation costs adding to “unprecedented financial strain” facing local authorities, says Housing, Communities and Local Government committee.

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The Housing Forum CEO role is a chance to shape the future of housing

As it seeks a new boss, the Housing Forum is well-placed to become a powerful voice for change, writes Ben Derbyshire

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Watchdog launches probe into Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Investigation by NIPSO will focus on repairs, suitability of temporary accommodation and complaint-handling

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‘We brought Livv back from the brink of destruction’…Léann Hearne on personal and professional challenges and what comes next

The CEO of Livv Group announced in April that she was stepping down in response to a series of “personal challenges” involving her family. She tells Matilda Battersby about her journey

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Shared ownership providers need to shift their focus from getting people ‘on the ladder’ to helping them climb it

We need to transform the tenure into a strategic, long-term solution that sets homebuyers up for lasting success, writes Stuart Hensby