All Housing Today articles in July 2021
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NewsTory MP brands Building Safety Bill a ‘sticking plaster’ that won’t help leaseholders
Stephen McPartland accuses the government of lacking the will to fix cladding scandal
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
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NewsLovell Later Living poaches housing association development director
Morgan Sindall subsidiary announces latest appointment as it eyes rapid expansion
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NewsArchitect warns of ‘avalanche of claims’ from Building Safety Bill
Industry told to brace for flood of historic claims unleashed by bill
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NewsHousebuilding work grows at fastest pace in almost 20 years
Purchasing managers sound warning over pressure on costs and margins amid booming market
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NewsNHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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NewsFears raised over £1bn industry cost of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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In FocusThe Building Safety Bill has been published – what happens next?
The long-awaited Building Safety Bill designed to improve safety and rights for leaseholders has drawn both criticism and praise since its publication yesterday. How quickly will the proposed reforms take effect? Carl Brown explains
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NewsIlke launches net zero modular home
Firm says it can build 1,000 a year for developers, investors and registered providers
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CPDCPD 05 2021: Building considerations for commercial rooflight refurbishment
This CPD sponsored by VELUX Commercial gives an overview of the rooflight refurbishment process and the opportunities it offers to enhance daylighting and ventilation – as discussed in the company’s recent white paper DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 16 August 2021
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CommentTime for a more targeted approach to building safety
The Building Safety Bill is a step forward, but there’s much more to do to solve this crisis once and for all, argues Geeta Nanda
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NewsRedrow reports 2021 revenue of just under £2bn
Housebuilder says its margin and turnover up substantially as market bounces back from covid
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NewsVistry warns on materials costs after ‘strong’ half year
Housebuilder maintains raised profit expectations and says build cost inflation being outpaced by house prices
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NewsHouse prices fell 0.5% in June
Halifax says moderate fall is due to deadline for Stamp Duty relief
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NewsJenrick backtracks on pledge for ‘root and branch’ planning reform
Housing secretary tells councils they will be able to set local rates for proposed Infrastructure Levy
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NewsPersimmon revenue beats pre-covid level
Housebuilder reports 54% turnover increase driven by house price surge
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NewsLloyds sets up build to rent venture
High street bank to buy 800 homes from developers by the end of next year
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NewsCountryside to wind down housebuilding business
Company will sell off sites that don’t fit new partnerships housing model
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NewsGleeson on course for ‘record’ completions
Sheffield-based housebuilder increases completions by 69%