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CommentEngland is failing to plan for its ageing population – the spending review must put that right
The government’s spending review must treate housing for older people as core infrastructure and deliver targeted funding, writes Bruce Moore
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CommentWe must rethink our affordable housing model to make it fit for purpose
The realisation appears to be dawning in government that planning reform alone cannot deliver 1.5m homes. We must thoroughly review our delivery model, writes Richard Jones
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In FocusKey talking points from the CIH Housing Brighton 2025 conference
The social housing sector gathered this week for its annual event on the south coast. From the spending review, and recent local election results, to housing targets, fire safety and damp and mould, there was no shortage of things to discuss. Alex Funk and Carl Brown round-up the key talking ...
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NewsTaylor Wimpey on track to hit annual operating profit target despite margin squeeze
Housebuilder expects full-year operating profit of around £444m
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In Focus‘We knew Awaab’s Law was coming’: My work as a damp, mould and condensation team leader at Yorkshire Housing
In the latest edition in Housing Today’s Frontline Stories series, Alex Funk catches up with Clint Lear, who is determined to make Yorkshire Housing tenants’ homes safer and warmer
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NewsHome Group boosts development as it continues to target affordable home ownership
Groiup’s shared ownership sales more than double year-on-year
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CommentHow social landlords must respond to Trump tariff impacts
Economic turmoil will have knock-on impacts for affordable housing supply chains in the UK, but it also presents an opportunity for social landlords to demonstrate resilience, argues Peter Brown
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NewsWandsworth councillors unanimously reject 29-storey Battersea tower
Scheme branded as making a “total mockery” of council’s tall buildings policies
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News‘Act now to save supported housing’ - sector leaders warn Starmer and Reeves
Letter signed by 170 organisations warns a third of providers may have to stop providing supporting housing due to looming financial crisis
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CommentGrenfell and the return of regulation: getting the right balance
In the latest in a series of pieces for Housing Today by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, Jenny Preece looks at academic writings on regulation in the context of the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry
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News‘Early engagement is essential’ - G15 publishes guide for housebuilders seeking section 106 deals
New report by London housing association group is latest attempt to tackle section 106 slowdown
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NewsPlatform increases starts again but completions dip
Midlands-based provider eyes 7,500 new homes over the next five years
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CommentHow housing associations can tackle the skills shortage
Social landlords are finding it difficult to recruit as skills shortages inflate wages and restrict the pool of available workers. The solution is inspiring people to join the social housing sector, writes Helen White
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NewsHeylo boosts turnover as it restructures in bid to regain regulatory compliance
Non-compliant provider backed by Blackrock makes changes and identifies measures to protect social housing assets
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CommentThe 18-metre effect: housing delivery at risk from regulatory gridlock
Félicie Krikler points to a growing move towards mid-rise housing, as developers grapple with the compounded risks of high-rise delivery under the current building safety regulatory regime
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CommentAre SME housebuilders becoming extinct? Why we must unlock cheaper finance for smaller builders
The government has extended the Home Building Fund for SMEs that was due to close this month, but restrictive rules still block smaller housebuilders from gaining access to the loans they need to develop difficult sites, writes Wayne Douglas
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NewsSouthway Housing Trust aims for 50% growth in stock within five years
Southway Housing Trust is aiming to increase its housing stock by 50% over the next five years to help meet housing demand. Southway Housing Trust’s offices in Disbury, south Manchester The landlord, based in Didsbury, south Manchester, has published its new five-year plan which includes a pledge ...
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NewsNorthern housing associations call for £1.4bn fund for regeneration
Lates Northern Housing Monitor outlines state of housing in the region
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NewsPat Ritchie appointed interim chair of Homes England
Former Newcastle City Council and Homes and Communities Agency boss appointed to chair funding body by Angela Rayner