All Programmes articles – Page 21
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NewsTributes paid to social housing veteran Keith Simpson following death
Founder of Direct Works dies aged 80 after half a century working in the sector
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NewsLondon Legacy Development Corporation announces new leadership team
Suki Kalirai confirmed as new chair
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NewsHome Group taken to High Court by contractor over alleged £7.7m unpaid bill
Dispute relates to payment relating to two blocks built in Watford, Hertfordshire
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NewsAccent Group more than doubles spending on existing homes
The Bradford-based housing association has invested a total of £52m in its existing homes, and built 431 new homes
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NewsTributes paid to former Wolverhampton Homes chair Sue Roberts following death
Roberts, who also chaired the National Federation of ALMOS, was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to social housing
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing issues second set of judgements from planned inspections
Four local authorities have been graded at ‘C2’, indicating “some weaknesses” in how well they are meeting the outcomes of the consumer standards
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NewsParadigm exceeds development target
Buckinghamshire-based housing association says new build “central part” of mission as it increases surplus and turnover
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CommentPartnerships and location are key to success of government’s new towns ambitions
New town developments have had mixed results in the past and there are lessons to be learnt. Four essential factors should be considered if this latest initiative is to work, says Oliver Steele
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NewsGreat Places increases pre-tax surplus in first quarter
The Manchester-based housing association reported £30m in cash and £405m in undrawn credit facilities
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NewsGreen light for 30-storey student accommodation tower in west London
West London scheme to contain nearly 900 studio units and 32 affordable homes
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NewsBellway abandons plan to take over Crest Nicholson
Housebuilder says it will not now make a firm offer after asking for more time to make a decision
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NewsNew Homes Ombudsman says it should be a legal requirement for housebuilders to join its scheme
Ombudsman is urging ministers to use their powers to make all housebuilders sign up to the service
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NewsBlackstone-backed Sage sells 3,000-home shared ownership provider to universities pension fund
Sage Housing renamed Sparrow Shared Ownership with new leadership
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NewsOmbudsman finds severe maladminstration at 13 social landlords due to window repair delays
In its latest report, the Ombudsman emphasises that window-related complaints are “increasingly of concern”
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NewsBirmingham City Council approves 462-home build-to-rent tower next to grade II-listed villas
Moda Living and Calthorpe Estates get approval for 37-storey scheme despite Historic England objection
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NewsMore than 150,000 children in England living in temporary accommodation
Housing secretary labels latest government figures ’national scandal’
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NewsGovernment plans to limit landowner profits on green belt sales
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
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NewsL&Q increases operating surplus by 60% in first quarter while completions halve
The 105,000-home housing association has also increased its fixed asset sales and sold its land business, L&Q Estates
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NewsBPHA boosts turnover but reports deficit due to one-off refinancing costs
Bedfordshire landlord increases completions by 20%
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NewsKarbon increases development but sees margins squeezed due to hike in repairs costs
Newcastle-based landlord builds 644 homes in 2023/24