All Housing Today articles in October 2023 – Page 4
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The 11 largest housebuilders own or control 1.17 million plots, competition regulator says
The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on land banks and planning rules as part of its probe into the housbeuilding market
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Crest Nicholson lowers profit forecast again
Housebuilder announces cost-cutting measures “in response to market conditions”
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In Focus
UK housebuilding recession: How much worse is it going to get?
With little prospect of a rapid reduction in interest rates to spur a recovery, many in the industry are now just looking to “survive until ’25”. Joey Gardiner looks at the prospects for residential developers doing so.
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More government support needed for industry to meet MMC housing targets, expert tells peers
Academic tells lords ‘very difficult for supply side to do this on their own’
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Earls Court development team rejigs masterplan
Latest proposals from Hawkins Brown and Studio Egret West cut housing numbers and reduce height of towers
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Housing business set up by former Wates housing boss goes into administration
Cowgills appointed to oversee administration of Real’s London and South East business as South West firm liquidated
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MPs renew call for evidence on the future of council housing
The group has extended the deadline into the new year
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Watkin Jones’ interim boss made permanent CEO
Pease has been chief executive at troubled firm since July
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Bristol tower block evacuated over structural risk
Barton House in Bristol has been evacuated due to “risk of building collapse”
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Regulator of Social Housing issues viability downgrades to four housing providers
Body publishes latest annual checks on housing providers’ financial stability
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In Focus
Revealed: average salaries for leadership roles at the top 50 housebuilders
A new survey reveals the locations and job titles within the industry that command the most impressive wages and bonuses. Matilda Battersby reports.
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Homes built by housing associations for sale to drop 25% over five years, says RSH
But Regulator of Social Housing warns providers they still need to be careful to manage non-social housing risks as market decline persists
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Galliard Homes posts £13m loss after building safety work hit
Husebuilder recognises £39.6m of ‘exceptional provisions’ mainly for remediation work
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Southern warns of potential cost-cutting as sales revenue delayed due to contractor failure
Newly merged 78,000-home association posted just £3m in sales income in first half of the year
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Pension insurer invests £50m into 100% affordable development in Surrey
The 125-unit development on a former NHS site marks the start of long-term partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation and London Square
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Comment
The traditional ‘build to sell’ model won’t be enough to meet our housing need
A multi-tenure approach with varied investment models is needed to boost housing delivery to the level required, argues Simon Century
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Lee Rowley appointed housing minister for the second time
Former construction minister named the 16th housing minister since the Conservatives took power in 2010
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Rachel Maclean departs as housing minister
Sector calls for stability as Maclean leaves as part of Sunak’s reshuffle after just nine months in the post
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Largest month-on-month house price drop for five years, says Rightmove
House sales “better than expected” this year despite 1.7% drop in average asking price, says Rightmove