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NewsGovernment’s new rules requiring disclosure of land agreements receive lukewarm reaction from HBF
Measure is intended to help SMEs, but experts are sceptical it will have an impact with some saying it could increase red tape and cost
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CommentRight to Work scheme expansion: What housebuilders need to know
The government is planning to extend employer’s requirements to conduct immigration checks to include subcontractors and casual workers. Ilaria Iovieno and Devina Sanghera explain what this would mean for housebuilders.
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NewsGovernment moves step closer to stronger construction products regulation as white paper published
Secondary legislation ensuring all construction products undergo safety checks to be introduced later this year under post-Grenfell shake-up of regulation
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NewsDecent Homes Standard: Government drops plan for mandatory floor coverings following concern from sector
Pennycook says revamped standard balances cost of improving existing stock with need to boost supply
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NewsHousebuilders welcome relaxation of BNG rules on smaller sites
But move designed to help SME housebuilders has been criticised by UKGBC and environmental campaigners ahead of consultation
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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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CommentIt’s time to be bold and recognise our housing system just isn’t working
We must review housing end-to-end, including land supply, planning, tax, investment and workforce planning, argues Keith Exford
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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 delivery in London in ‘major crisis’ warns HBF as multiple indicators show slowdown
Trade body warns ministers to act urgently as starts, permissions and energy performance certificates all show downturn
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NewsRevamped Decent Homes Standard should not include communal and shared outdoor spaces, says G15
Sector bodies, including CIH and NHF, raise concerns about cost of proposed requirements as consultation closes
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CommentMandatory Biodiversity Net Gain one year on. Is it working?
A year after 10% Biodiversity Net Gain was mandated for large, newly-approved housing developments, James Taylor reflects on the policy’s impact on the housebuilding industry and the challenges it continues to face
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NewsPrivate landlords required to bring homes up to EPC ‘C’ by 2030, government proposes
British Property Federation raises concern about timetable
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NewsPennycook signs regulations to abolish two-year lease extension rule from end of January
Leaseholders will have flexibility to make a claim immediately upon buying a property
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NewsGovernment unveils Warm Homes plan measures
300,000 households to benefit from home upgrades, says DESNZ
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NewsHousing providers and charities urge government to adopt accessibility standards for new-build homes
The Centre for Ageing Better says 250,000 more accessible homes could have been built if the previous government had adopted the regulations
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NewsHousing Forum calls for funding to help social landlords offset second staircase costs
Membership body says publication of technical guidance ends uncertainty over new rules but warns more funding is needed
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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NewsSovereign Network Group appoints group general counsel to oversee its legal affairs
The 84,000-home housing association has selected Kirsten Keegan to join the group’s executive team
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News'Structurally compromised' Bristol housing block still not safe for residents’ return
The mayor of Bristol said the council plans for Barton House residents to move back in by 23 February