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NewsNHF warns it can’t support MHCLG’s mandatory floor coverings proposal unless extra funding provided
Proposed requirement in new Decent Homes Standard would cost Sovereign Network Group £6m a year, CEO tells Housing Community Summit as consultation period nears end
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NewsHomes granted planning approval down 22% year-on-year
Quarterly figure lowest for 13 years, finds report by HBF and Glenigan
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NewsVistry launches joint venture with Homes England for large-scale sites
Initiative being backed by £150m of government money and will cover jobs of up to 3,000 homes
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In Focus‘Not just transactions’: Richard Blakeway explains how he wants to work with the sector to ensure complaints are a catalyst for real change
The Housing Ombudsman talks to Carl Brown about his drive for transparency and shared learning and tackling the ‘twin demons of denial and deflection’ in the sector.
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NewsSteve Reed appointed housing secretary
Former Lambeth Council leader succeeds Angela Rayner, who stood down earlier today after underpaying stamp duty on a flat
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NewsRayner resigns as housing secretary
Political heavyweight who grew up on a council estate and pledged to prioritise social housing development steps down over criticism over stamp duty paid on a flat
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NewsMPs urge permanent link between LHA rates and 30th percentile of rents
Group also argues for a nationally-scaled Housing First programme
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In FocusThe plan to cut the gateway 2 backlog: Key points from Tuesday’s parliamentary hearings on the BSR
This week saw an unusual amount of scrutiny of the Building Safety Regulator, with committees in both the Commons and the Lords examining the issue. Daniel Gayne watched the debates to find out where the troubled institution is headed
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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