All Policy articles – Page 58
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NewsHomes England seeks to expand board ahead of regeneration ‘reset’
Agency puts out call to recruit three new non-execs
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In FocusBackbench and voter revolt suggests it’s time to reform the reforms
Last month’s by-election defeat saw Tory fears about the political impact of widespread planning reforms become a reality. The government now has little choice other than to water them down
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NewsA fifth of Tory party donations from property sector
Anti-corruption charity says scale of donations creates ’real risk of corruption’ as controversy over planning bill continues
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NewsJenrick backtracks on pledge for ‘root and branch’ planning reform
Housing secretary tells councils they will be able to set local rates for proposed Infrastructure Levy
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CommentTime for a more targeted approach to building safety
The Building Safety Bill is a step forward, but there’s much more to do to solve this crisis once and for all, argues Geeta Nanda
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NewsFears raised over £1bn industry cost of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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NewsNHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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NewsArchitect warns of ‘avalanche of claims’ from Building Safety Bill
Industry told to brace for flood of historic claims unleashed by bill
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
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In FocusThe evolution of the planning system: a timeline
The furore over the government’s proposed planning reforms has dominated the headlines over the past week. However contentious change to the planning system is nothing new, as this scrollable timeline reveals
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NewsHomes England buys sites for 7,400 homes
Housing agency spent £175m on 17 sites in year to March
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NewsHomes England announces plan for new development standards
Body has drafted in the BRE and Design Council to help it draw up ’strategic framework’
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NewsHelp to Buy gives 10% return to taxpayers
Report by housebuilders on £19bn new-build equity loan scheme says £232m of ‘profit’ generated so far
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NewsGovernment to protect additional 1,600 sq km of countryside from development
Big expansion to designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty planned, including in home counties
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NewsConsultants still unable to value housing blocks despite EWS1 reforms
Savills and JLL say a lack of robust information from landlords on cladding is bedevilling attempts to get market moving
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NewsPersimmon agrees to pay compensation after competition investigation
Regulator is still pursuing Taylor Wimpey, Countryside and Barratt over sale of leasehold homes
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NewsSenior Tory brands planning reform Johnson’s ‘poll tax’
Lord Hague’s comments come as Conservative backbenchers criticise proposal in wake of by-election loss
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NewsCroydon to decide on Brick By Brick sale in July
Housing quango Homes England brought in to run the rule over bid by Urban Splash
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CommentGovernment action on overheating is needed. Now.
The scandal of highly insulated newbuild homes that overheat in summer has been evident for years, climate advisers’ warnings can no longer be ignored
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NewsHousing minister says government will take no action over PI crisis
Some firms struggling to get professional indemnity cover particularly for cladding or fire-related claims