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NewsWolverhampton councillors set to approve land deal for first phase of 1,000-home regeneration scheme
Wolverhampton councillors are expected to approve a below-market land sale to English Cities Fund next week, unlocking the first phase of a major 1,000-home city centre regeneration project.
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NewsCIH boss and senior HA figures among appointees to shared ownership code board
Gavin Smart appointed to board overseeing new code designed to improve the experience of shared ownership customers
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CommentWhy new SAHP should make possible regeneration schemes entirely for social rent
Opening up funding for regeneration is crucial for meeting needs of current and future generations, writes Paul Hackett
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NewsM&G to invest £1bn in UK multi-family build-to-rent with Asian pension fund
Investment giant looking to build 3,000 multi-family homes
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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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NewsYour Housing Group chair retires
Mike Gaskell stands down with immediate effect to focus on recovering from ill health
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NewsPlaces for People completes two mergers
Two housing associations managing a combined 6,600 homes join £1bn-turnover landlord
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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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NewsOldham council fails to meet consumer standards as RSH criticises its operation of PFI contracts
Local authority in Greater Manchester marked down over health and safety failings
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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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NewsThe Housing Finance Corporation announces three senior hires
New senior director credit began this month with two more appointments joining in new year
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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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NewsHenry Boot forward sells site with outline planning for 1,270 homes to Persimmon
Housebuilder to work towards applying for detailed consent early next year
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CommentInvestment in people and skills can turn ambition into reality on housebuilding
As the budget approaches, Manuel Atkinson argues the government must go further to create more pathways into construction alongside simplified planning
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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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NewsPlan for 240-home mixed-use scheme in shadow of Birmingham HS2 station gets green light
Plan will deliver 240 new homes
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NewsCurrent system of funding housing does not work, says Clarion report
G15 publishes essays to mark 125th anniversary
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NewsHousing associations step up spend on existing homes, latest quarterly survey reveals
Cash balances at historic low and likely to reduce further, regulator warns