All articles by Olivia Barber – Page 4
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NewsFirst phase of 6,000-home Hampshire garden village gets go ahead
£2bn garden village development will deliver a new district and village centre
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NewsPeabody appoints former Southern director as group treasurer
Tariq Kazi was involved in setting up the government’s affordable homes loan programme
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NewsConservative MPs set to revolt against government plans to criminalise rough sleeping
Over 40 Conservative MPs to vote against legislation
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NewsRSH brings new consumer standards and proactive approach into force
The new regulations housing providers must adhere to were implemented yesterday
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In FocusEvolution or revolution? What new consumer standards mean for RPs
The Regulator of Social Housing’s revised consumer standards and proactive approach come into effect on 1 April. Olivia Barber finds out what the changes will mean for the sector
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In Focus‘Enabling people to be their best in a home they love’: Talking growth with Bronwen Rapley
The former solicitor and Onward Homes boss tells Olivia Barber about her time at the regulator, her customer-focused mission and her secrets for navigating mergers
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NewsNorth-east council to close ALMO after 18 years
South Tyneside Council follows nearby Newcastle City Council in moving management of its stock in-house
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NewsNorth East council leaders sign devolution deal
The deal will give the mayoral combined authority housing powers and will make available £100m in funding, including £37m of flexible funding for brownfield remediation
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NewsPlaces for People’s 234-home canalside development in Birmingham approved
The scheme will be built in Ladywood, close to the Birmingham main line canal
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NewsHouse prices increased 1.5% in March, says Rightmove
Increase exceeds historical trends for this time of year
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NewsSadiq Khan announces £100m housing kickstart fund
The fund’s objective is to revive housing schemes that have been stalled due to economic challenges
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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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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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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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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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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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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