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NewsNorthern Ireland Executive consults on proposed changes to Decent Homes Standard
Department for Communities outlines more ‘holistic approach’ in first changes to standard in more than 20 years
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CommentThe 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
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NewsBudget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to ”take time to get the precise details right”
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CommentInvestment 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
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CommentRent convergence is essential for decent homes
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Elly Hoult makes the case for rent convergence with a £3 uplift
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NewsLuton scheme which drew council’s ire for gateway 2 delays finally gets green light
Council’s Stage development in middle of Bedfordshire town will deliver nearly 300 homes
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NewsLandfill tax changes would make projects unviable without boosting recycling, warns NFB
Concern grows over impact of changes designed to boost circular economy
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NewsTemporary accommodation subsidy freeze costing district councils £268m a year, DCN warns
Funding gap equivalent to more than 1,000 new social homes
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CommentSmall housebuilders are being pushed to the brink. What would the late Duncan Davidson do in this market?
Persimmon’s founder once embodied the bold spirit of the industry — a spirit Denise Chevin argues is now being stifled by rising costs, red tape and planning inflexibility
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NewsHousing Ombudsman announces new special investigations process
New regime aims to resolve issues earlier without the need for a full investigation
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NewsBSR chair calls for wider regulation of construction professions
Andy Roe tells committee there is ‘great danger’ in subcontracting system
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CommentWe can’t fix social cohesion without fixing housing
Secure homes are the foundation of safer, stronger, more united communities, argues Rachael Williamson
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News‘Emergency’ planning package to boost London’s housebuilding delayed
Measures reportedly include a reduction in affordable housing requirements on sites
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In FocusA hidden housing hurdle: How sewage treatment capacity is stalling 30,000 new homes - and why it could get much worse
A growing number of water companies are objecting to planning applications for homes on the basis that there is not enough local sewage treatment capacity to cope, writes Joey Gardiner.
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CommentHousing must be delivered locally and councils need the tools to do it
Research from Key Cities has found financial constraints and land availability - not planning - are the main barriers to delivering homes. Michael Mordey argues we need to empower local authorities to boost delivery
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News‘Not good enough’ - MHCLG takes aim at RPs for not buying enough section 106 units
HBF estimates 8,500 homes due in the next 12 months are at risk of not being built or standing empty because of lack of a contract with a registered provider
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News‘Bulk of reform has been done’ - Pennycook warns housing developers against ‘holding back’ for more
Pennycook says results of numerous consultation to be revealed in coming months
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CommentNow is not the time to panic about low planning approvals
As poor statistics continue to roll in Reed and Pennycook must hold their nerve, stick to their plan and be patient, argues Paul Smith
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CommentGovernment must publish its plan for warm homes
The spending review contained positive funding announcements for retrofit but there are now several key steps needed to ensure the benefits are delivered, write Andy Piper and Matthew Turpin
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NewsL&Q pledges to only work with contractors and suppliers who pay the ‘real living wage’
Housing association giant commits to paying rate from April 2028