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CommentWhy Supreme Court nutrient neutrality ruling is a win-win for nature and housing developers
A recent court ruling has provided crucial clarity which could pave the way for more projects, writes Jeremy Gardiner
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NewsNorthern Ireland Executive consults on proposed changes to Decent Homes Standard
Department for Communities outlines more ‘holistic approach’ in first changes to standard in more than 20 years
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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NewsHousing Forum and NHF welcome consultation on changes to VAT treatment of social housing sites
Changes to ’golden brick’ rule would ’ease cash flow pressures’ and boost housebuilding at no extra cost to the taxpayer, sector bodies argue
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NewsBudget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to ”take time to get the precise details right”
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CommentWhy the Renters’ Rights Act means a divided landscape for student housing
The government’s landmark bill to reshape the private rented sector is now on the statute book. Nikita Asher and Faye Craggs explain the likely impact
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NewsThird of investors report reduced appetite for investing in high-rise developments due to the Building Safety Act
Survey of 50 investors by Investec shows funders’ concerns over new regulations
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CommentRent convergence is essential for decent homes
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Elly Hoult makes the case for rent convergence with a £3 uplift
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NewsLuton scheme which drew council’s ire for gateway 2 delays finally gets green light
Council’s Stage development in middle of Bedfordshire town will deliver nearly 300 homes
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NewsLandfill tax changes would make projects unviable without boosting recycling, warns NFB
Concern grows over impact of changes designed to boost circular economy
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In FocusIs the Building Safety Regulator’s plan to tackle the backlog likely to succeed?
With construction of tens of thousands of homes held up waiting for approval by the new regulator for high rise homes, Joey Gardiner assesses whether the plan by its new management will turn things around
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CommentImproving transparency to help residents make sense of service charges
G15 landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has reported a 63% drop in follow-up queries to service charge letters. Kush Rawal explains how it achieved this
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CommentHow Greatwell Homes is using ‘nudge’ theory to improve gas safety access rates
Chris Holloway explains how a simple shift in language – grounded in ethical behavioural science – helped Greatwell Homes save money, achieve compliance and better understand their residents
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator says 10 high-rise schemes caught up in building control firm’s collapse
But body says it does not expect ‘any knock-on impact on gateway 2 work’
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NewsWorries grow over Building Safety Regulator’s plan to clear gateway 2 backlog after building control firm collapses
Callers to Assent Building Compliance’s head office told firm has ‘ceased trading and set for insolvency’
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NewsHousing Ombudsman announces new special investigations process
New regime aims to resolve issues earlier without the need for a full investigation
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NewsBSR chair calls for wider regulation of construction professions
Andy Roe tells committee there is ‘great danger’ in subcontracting system
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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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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