All Policy articles – Page 24
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In FocusCould stamp duty reform be the answer to making UK homes net zero?
With carbon emissions from homes going up and little incentive for existing homeowners to make energy efficiency renovations, we talk to policymakers and industry about a proposed solution
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NewsUK ‘significantly off track’ heat pump installation targets
Climate Change Committee says UK has one of the lowest rates of installations in Europe
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NewsGreater Manchester authority could take homes off failing landlords, says mayor
Combined authority mayor Andy Burnham announces Good Landlord Charter alongside new enforcement measures
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NewsHomes England put under government review
Tony Poulter will lead the review which forms part of the Public Bodies Review programme
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NewsMario Ambrosi appointed chair of Housing and Ageing Alliance
Sarah Davis from the Chartered Institute of Housing takes the role of vice chair
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NewsCombined authorities to oversee Labour green belt release, says Nandy
Shadow housing secretary says development corporations would get a role in building homes on former green belt land
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In FocusTime for ministers to enforce boardroom diversity? Meet Lara Oyedele
Have we reached the point where diversity needs to be enforced through regulation? The CIH president thinks so
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CommentThe built environment is a big culprit on climate change – but you can help
Chris Brown sets out steps housing and construction businesses can take to help us to net zero
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NewsHouse sales 'to drop 25%' amid mortgage rate surge
Capital Economics also predicts sharp price falls ahead of vital Bank of England rate-setting meeting
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NewsFears grow over interest rate impact on new build
Warning of significant impact on London housing starts as average two-year fixed mortgage rates top 6%
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NewsGovernment insists SMEs are ‘indispensable’ after AC Lloyd closure
DLUHC spokesperson says planning reforms will help smaller housebuilders in wake of decision to shut by firm affected by scheme ’call in’
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NewsHousebuilder CG Fry makes landmark legal challenge over nutrient rules
South west developer awaits high court judgment on nutrient neutrality crisis holding up thousands of homes
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NewsIndustry bodies ask Michael Gove to scrap Infrastructure Levy
Home Builders Federation, the Construction Industry Council and Shelter are among those warning of the threat posed to affordable housing of new legislation
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NewsGrace period for Part L compliance ends
Government gave firms a year to comply with new carbon emission requirements
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NewsMore than 100 firms lobby Sunak for new climate change legal duty in planning system
Lack of integration of climate goals into planning is creating delays, Sunak warned
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NewsHousebuilder withdraws 200-home scheme after Gove call-in
AC Lloyd withdraws Whitnash project despite having secured resolution to grant reserved matters approval
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NewsHousing association at centre of mould death tragedy appoints new permanent boss
Under-fire Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints Amanda Newton as new boss
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In FocusBursting at the seams: why 310,000 children are sharing beds with family members
The National Housing Federation recently published stark figures showing the extent of chronic overcrowding caused by a lack of affordable housing. Emily Twinch finds out what might be done about it
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NewsDLUHC admits development may be hit due to ‘challenging position’ for HAs
Government accepts ‘trade-offs’ will likely affect affordable housing numbers
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CommentSocial housing across Europe – what lessons can we learn from the continent?
When it comes to tackling the housing crisis, successful approaches from other parts of Europe emphasise the need to cultivate a new era of partnership working, argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith.