All Programmes articles – Page 27
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NewsPushing for rent convergence ‘priority’ for NHF as it draws up consultation response
Trade body calls for evidence from housing association members on financial capacity impact of re-introducing policy ditched in 2015
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News‘Cautious optimism’ as new home registrations rise 40% year-on-year despite London drop-off
Affordable housing growing more slowly than private, according to latest figures from NHBC
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NewsShepherds Bush set to fold fully into Guinness under plans proposed by board
70,000-home association to consult staff and residents ahead of potential ‘full’ merger in April
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NewsHightown appoints new chair
EDI board advisor for the NHS and housing consultancy owner steps up as housing association’s chair
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NewsHomelessness charities warn National Insurance changes could take £60m away from frontline services
More than 100 CEOs call for a rebate and warn closure of services would be “poor start” in bid to tackle homelessness under Labour
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CommentIs making New Homes Ombudsman Service membership compulsory really the best way to drive up quality?
The government last month committed to making the ombudsman’s voluntary services mandatory for housebuilders. Jonathan Webb questions whether the move wiil be beneficial
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NewsTaylor Wimpey ‘on track’ to meet profit expectations amid ‘strong underlying demand’ for homes
Housebuilder says it expects to deliver around 10,000 homes and post £416m in operating profit
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CommentMinisters must help the social housing sector rebuild financial capacity over the long term
The Budget showed positive signs of intent but social landlords need more than one-off funding boosts. Their approach must include the reintroduction of rent convergence, argues Ian McDermott
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NewsTurnover and surplus up at Notting Hill Genesis
Bulk sales and “careful” cost management behind 29% increase in operating surplus, London association says
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CommentWhy we as Barratt Redrow expect to build 22,000 homes a year
Barratt and Redrow have cleared competition watchdog hurdles to complete the biggest housebuilder merger in years. Chief executive David Thomas explains the enlarged firm’s strategy
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NewsHyde acquires £175m-turnover property services management company Pinnacle
Boss Andy Hulme says deal is a “game-changing” moment for the housing sector as G15 landlord seeks greater reach to build on funding track record
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NewsTogether Housing Group trebles build rate but falls into deficit
Group exceeds development target but posts £12.5m deficit after recognising fire safety costs
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CommentPlanning for new homes requires radical change, but do the government’s suggested reforms go far enough?
Planning reform in itself is not a silver bullet - we need a more holistic approach, argues Paul Dennison
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NewsClarion increases development 30% and doubles surplus in first half of year
Sales margin falls from 8.2% to 5.4% due to “market conditions”
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NewsGovernment announces five-year rent settlement and confirms £500m top-up for current AHP
But sector will have to wait until the Spring for details of affordable housing funding post-2026
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CommentBuilding 1.5 million homes: how do we ensure quality of life in the government’s housing drive?
As ministers seek to increase housebuilding they must remember that rapid construction without planning for sustainability and wellbeing leads to poor outcomes, writes Matthew Morgan
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In Focus‘Being the only girl doesn’t bother me’: My work as a heating and plumbing apprentice at Progress Housing Group
In the latest in our Frontline Stories series, the 21-year-old speaks to Alex Funk about being a young female in a male-dominated industry, finding out she has dyslexia and ADHD, and getting her driver’s license
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NewsTroubled Octavia to join Abri as a subsidiary
Boards of two associations decide to press ahead with merger plan
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CommentWhy convergence needs to be a part of any new social housing rent settlement
Rents in social housing are complicated and this must change over time, argues Andrew Cowan
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NewsSurplus and development up at Your Housing Group
29,000-home landlord increases development 22%