All Programmes articles – Page 5
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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
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Comment‘More than new repair obligations’: Why Awaab’s Law creates new challenges for new-build contracts
When new requirements come into force on 27 October, social landlords must rethink how they structure defects clauses, writes Gabor Taller
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NewsCanterbury City Council fails to meet consumer standards
Regulator finds ‘serious failings’ in health and safety remedial works and stock data gaps
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In FocusA hidden housing hurdle: How sewage treatment capacity is stalling 30,000 new homes - and why it could get much worse
A growing number of water companies are objecting to planning applications for homes on the basis that there is not enough local sewage treatment capacity to cope, writes Joey Gardiner.
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NewsHousing Forum appoints placemaking expert Alex Notay as chief executive
Membership body announces successor to long-time boss Shelagh Grant
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NewsAlmost all homes fitted with external insulation under Conservative governments’ retrofit schemes need repair work, report finds
National Audit Office survey uncovers litany of failures on two energy efficiency schemes including widespread suspected fraud
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CommentHousing must be delivered locally and councils need the tools to do it
Research from Key Cities has found financial constraints and land availability - not planning - are the main barriers to delivering homes. Michael Mordey argues we need to empower local authorities to boost delivery
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NewsUniversity of Cambridge submits masterplan for next phases of 5,600-home Eddington scheme
Outline plan lodged for up to 3,800 additional homes and 50ha of open space
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NewsYour Housing Group misses development target as it battles contractor insolvency delays
North-west landlord increases turnover
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CommentThe bridge over the River Coquet: why and how landlords should make homes more resilient to flooding
The waters are coming and housing providers need to begin preparing now, there are no excuses, warns Matthew Scott
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NewsCIH welcomes extra £84m homelessness funding but warns long-term plan needed
MHCLG announces funding for councils to help prevent people from sleeping rough