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CommentGovernment has delivered our asks but we can’t underestimate the scale of the task ahead
As we approach party conference season, Fiona Fletcher-Smith looks at what the sector now needs to tackle the housing crisis
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NewsRevamped Decent Homes Standard should not include communal and shared outdoor spaces, says G15
Sector bodies, including CIH and NHF, raise concerns about cost of proposed requirements as consultation closes
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In FocusWhat does the appointment of Steve Reed as new housing secretary mean for the sector?
Angela Rayner’s replacement held the shadow housing brief in 2021 and now he returns to the role in government. But although he has promised to ‘build, baby, build’, Reed lacks the influence on Keir Starmer that his predecessor had
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NewsRent increases should be linked to energy efficiency of homes, Housing Community Summit hears
Spending review positive for sector but uncertainty over detail of new funding programme remains
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NewsPennycook keeps housing brief following reshuffle of junior ministers
More than 20 new junior ministers appointed following Angela Rayner’s resignation
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NewsSteve Reed appointed housing secretary
Former Lambeth Council leader succeeds Angela Rayner, who stood down earlier today after underpaying stamp duty on a flat
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NewsRayner resigns as housing secretary
Political heavyweight who grew up on a council estate and pledged to prioritise social housing development steps down over criticism over stamp duty paid on a flat
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NewsMPs urge permanent link between LHA rates and 30th percentile of rents
Group also argues for a nationally-scaled Housing First programme
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NewsScottish government to invest nearly £5bn in affordable housing
Scotland’s Housing Emergency Action Plan aims to address nation’s housing crisis
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NewsLGA calls for ‘minimum’ £2 a week rent convergence with flexibilities for further increases
G15 wants £3 convergence
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NewsNHF urges government to set £3 per week uplift for social housing rent convergence
Trade body says £3 cap would help housing associations raise £3.4bn over 10 years but Northern Housing Consortium calls for £2 limit
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CommentOnly a £3 rent convergence premium can restore housing associations’ financial capacity quickly enough
As the government’s consultation on how to re-introduce the policy closes, Paul Hackett makes the case for a higher ceiling on rent increases.
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NewsCIH and homelessness charities criticise Home Office decision to halve refugee “move-on” period
Change will make it “impossible” for people to secure housing, institute warns
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NewsGovernment names six sites to receive New Homes Accelerator support
Programme established a year ago has sped up delivery of 36,000 homes so far, claims MHCLG
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CommentDecent homes in practice: What an updated standard could mean for housing providers and residents
The government’s consultation on an updated Decent Homes Standard is welcome, the proposals raise questions about cost, practicality and priorities, says Elly Hoult
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CommentThe government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action
Labour is enacting the biggest change to planning for 30 years – it is essential momentum continues, writes Wayne Douglas
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CommentRushanara Ali case shows why Renters’ Rights Bill needs careful handling
The new legislation has a laudable aim but it must not end up removing thousands of homes from the market for 12 months, warns David Smith
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NewsSocial rents have fallen “significantly” in past decade, says Housing Forum
Membership body pleased to see rent convergence proposals
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CommentMinisters appear to be listening to the social housing sector – but much more needs to be done to attract private investment for delivery
The biggest mistake would be to assume the spending review measures alone are enough to boost housing delivery, warns Richard Jones
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NewsRIBA calls for quality to be at the heart of 1.5 million homes commitment
RIBA warns “delivering housing at pace must not sacrifice quality”