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NewsThinktank calls for new asset class to boost housing for young professionals
Centre-right thinktank Onward proposes creating Purpose Built Young Professional Accommodation as a new asset-class with exemptions from space standards and affordable housing requirements to boost delivery for under-35s.
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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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NewsMPs call for CIL and section 106 changes as first step in land value capture overhaul
Committee also calls for government to ‘trial’ new mechanisms on New Towns
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NewsMTVH ‘confident’ it will build record 1,200 homes this year
G15 landlord on track to more than double development after ‘strong’ starts figures
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In Focus‘Having housing stability improves your life chances’: Chan Kataria reflects on his 40 years in social housing
The charismatic chief executive of EMH Group steps down this week after a 40-year housing career. Here he explains how childhood upheaval shaped his thoughts about housing and talks about his biggest achievements and what comes next. Carl Brown reports
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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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NewsPhoenix found non-compliant over management of payments, skills gaps and board changes
Lewisham-based provider appoints ’suitably skilled board members’ after failures in payment controls
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CommentResidents must be active partners in housing services
Housing providers face a challenge to fund and embed a resident engagement approach systematically, but it is central to delivering high-quality services, writes Marcus Canning
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CommentWill complaint-handling be one of the first social landlord services exposed to AI without being prepared?
AI can help landlords save time, but it is not a magic wand and cannot overcome a flawed operating model, writes Richard Blakeway
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News‘Show how lowering requirements will boost affordable housing overall’ Eshalomi tells government
Select committee chair shares ‘serious concern’ over lowering of affordable housing requirements in London as part of housebuilder support package
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NewsMixed sector reaction to ‘emergency’ package to boost London’s housebuilding market
Several sector figures say measures will boost market in the short-term, but doubts remain about impact on affordable housing delivery and effectiveness in tackling demand
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NewsSocial landlords in England will be allowed to raise rents 4.8% next year
Inflation figure confirms maximum rent increases allowed next year, excluding any additional uplifts from rent convergence
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In FocusIs the social housing sector ready for Awaab’s Law?
The first phase of Awaab’s Law comes into effect from next week, but what have social landlords been doing to prepare? Alex Funk speaks to experts and providers to find out
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NewsGentoo surplus drops due to £6m impairment charge
Balance sheet value of three towers now earmarked for demolition drops
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NewsUS student housing giant buys first site in UK
Landmark Properties acquires land for 225-home scheme near Euston as it eyes UK expansion
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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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NewsMagenta Living confirms Andy Lomas as permanent CEO
Lomas lands role on permanent basis following stint as interim
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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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CommentTime to share why you are a good employer in housing
Taking part in Housing Today’s Good Employer guide project will not only help promote your organisation and housing careers to a wider audience, but will also help share valuable learning for the sector, writes Carl Brown
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NewsNorthern Housing Consortium urges rethink of ‘piecemeal’ Decent Homes Standard ahead of autumn budget
Membership body warns of rise in disrepair claims due to ‘prescriptive’ approach