All Programmes articles – Page 6
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NewsLGA calls for ‘minimum’ £2 a week rent convergence with flexibilities for further increases
G15 wants £3 convergence
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CommentHow we can find out what people really think about new homes
Councils should seek the views of a representative sample of the local population, rather than a minority with vested interests, argues Paul Smith
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NewsLewisham Council’s New Cross estate regeneration scheme goes in for planning
Redevelopment includes 122 council homes for social rent and 44 homes for low-cost ownership
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NewsNetwork Rail appoints chief executive to new housing developer
Director of rail operator’s property arm to lead new entity when it launches this autumn
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NewsRiverside moves back into surplus after two years of deficit
Liverpool-based landlord increases operating margin after sale of loss-making care business Baycroft
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NewsNHF urges government to set £3 per week uplift for social housing rent convergence
Trade body says £3 cap would help housing associations raise £3.4bn over 10 years but Northern Housing Consortium calls for £2 limit
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CommentOnly a £3 rent convergence premium can restore housing associations’ financial capacity quickly enough
As the government’s consultation on how to re-introduce the policy closes, Paul Hackett makes the case for a higher ceiling on rent increases.
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NewsContractor facing claims from housebuilders files for administration
Ardmore Construction Ltd has faced claims from Barratt, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey over fire safety remediation work
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NewsLiverpool housing association group appoints new chair
The consortium has 22 members, including Anchor, Riverside, Sanctuary and Livv Housing Group
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NewsSouthern moves back into surplus but margins squeezed
G15 landlord targeting £14m of efficiencies this year
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NewsCIH and homelessness charities criticise Home Office decision to halve refugee “move-on” period
Change will make it “impossible” for people to secure housing, institute warns
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NewsStock sales help boost turnover and surplus at SNG
Landlord completes grading of all stock to identify homes for regeneration, retrofit or disposal
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CommentShared ownership must not be sidelined
The government seems reluctant to support the tenure, but it is crucial to solving the housing crisis, argues Peter Hawley
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NewsL&Q governance rating downgraded one notch to still-compliant ‘G2’
105,000-home landlord told to improve aspects of its governance
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NewsWest Sussex council handed lowest possible consumer grade as 2,500 repairs overdue
Arun District Council becomes third local authority to get ‘C4’ rating
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CommentDecent homes in practice: What an updated standard could mean for housing providers and residents
The government’s consultation on an updated Decent Homes Standard is welcome, the proposals raise questions about cost, practicality and priorities, says Elly Hoult
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CommentThe government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action
Labour is enacting the biggest change to planning for 30 years – it is essential momentum continues, writes Wayne Douglas
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In FocusWho is Amy Rees? Everything you need to know about new Homes England chief
MHCLG’s pick to lead the government’s delivery agency came out of left field. So what do we know about the new quango boss? And what does her appointment tell us about Homes England’s future?
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NewsBellway increases completions 14%
Housebuilder says local authorities “taking time” to adopt to new planning framework
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NewsSage Homes appoints Platform’s Elizabeth Froude as CEO
Boss of 50,000-home association will join for-profit provider early next year