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Housing delivery
Good quality development will depend on councils getting their local plans right
Balancing the visionary and practical in local plans is difficult but it is vital local authorities do it successfully, writes Anthony Okereke
Vistry completions down 9% despite post-spending review affordable housing boost
Housebuilding giant says adjusted pre-tax profit in line with expectations as affordable housing volumes increase 30% in second half
Time to question assumption social housing is procured via a tax on developments
A significant increase in the number of social and affordable rented homes is required if we are to get close to hitting the government’s targets, David Rudlin writes
Plans submitted for 2,500-home student tower scheme in Manchester
Firm’s latest high-rise project to span four blocks including 50-storey tower
Tees Valley social landlords form partnership
Housing associations, councils and a combined authority form new group to pool knowledge and attract funding
2026 is the test: will bold housing policy become real-world delivery?
Government has set the right tone on housing - but tone alone won’t build a single home. If 2026 is to move the dial on the national target, the sector needs clarity, commitment and the courage to follow through on the bold policies already announced, says EDAROTH’s Mark Powell
M&G to invest £1bn in UK multi-family build-to-rent with Asian pension fund
Investment giant looking to build 3,000 multi-family homes
Places for People completes two mergers
Two housing associations managing a combined 6,600 homes join £1bn-turnover landlord
The Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
Housing Forum and NHF welcome consultation on changes to VAT treatment of social housing sites
Changes to ’golden brick’ rule would ’ease cash flow pressures’ and boost housebuilding at no extra cost to the taxpayer, sector bodies argue
Third of investors report reduced appetite for investing in high-rise developments due to the Building Safety Act
Survey of 50 investors by Investec shows funders’ concerns over new regulations
Henry Boot forward sells site with outline planning for 1,270 homes to Persimmon
Housebuilder to work towards applying for detailed consent early next year
Investment in people and skills can turn ambition into reality on housebuilding
As the budget approaches, Manuel Atkinson argues the government must go further to create more pathways into construction alongside simplified planning