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FHS could pose viability challenges as landlords trial new technology and act on overheating
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (1476+ words) The government's proposed new Future Homes Standard (FHS) could pose viability challenges as social landlords navigate the use of new technology and take action on overheating, sector experts have told Inside Housing. In just two years' time, new homes will…...
Co-ownership property value limit raised in Northern Ireland
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (557+ words) Northern Ireland's co-ownership property value limit (PVL) will be increased from mid-April, in a move aimed at widening access to homeownership and reflecting market realities. Northern Ireland communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the PVL ceiling will rise from "210, 000 to…...
L&Q's David Lewis on "sub-optimal' housing, investing in existing homes and losing top spot in Biggest Builders survey
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1790+ words) David Lewis has two of the biggest jobs in the country: managing L&Q's investment in 105, 000 homes and its new build programme. Ellie Brown heads to Manchester to meet the housing association's executive director of property and investment David Lewis…...
Places for People reveals joint venture with major house builder to deliver 8, 500-home "garden town
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (495+ words) Places for People has announced a new joint venture with Barratt Redrow to accelerate delivery of its 8, 500-home "garden town" in East Hertfordshire. The joint venture will create six interconnected villages on the outskirts of Gilston, including 1, 950 affordable homes." Places…...
Why moral ambition still matters in homelessness leadership
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (611+ words) We must think beyond scarcity and mitigating risk, and have optimism to lead in this time of crisis, says Claire Mc Gonigle, chief executive of Framework housing association Claire Mc Gonigle is CEO of Framework I stepped into the chief…...
Welsh landlord secures "45m refinancing package from major bank
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (360+ words) Housing association Adra has secured a "20m loan as part of a "45m refinancing package with a major bank. Based in North Wales, the landlord struck the deal with Nat West to accelerate the delivery of new social rent homes. Adra is…...
Over-reliance on major developers is stifling housing supply in Wales, FMB warns
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (509+ words) An over-reliance on a small number of major developers is constraining housing delivery in Wales, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned politicians. Ahead of the Senedd elections on 7 May, the FMB is calling on all parties to prioritise…...
Landmark" BLO ruling could make parent companies liable for building safety failings
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (568+ words) A court ruling over liability for fire safety defects on a housing development could have far-reaching consequences for the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022. In a ruling that has been described as "landmark" by lawyers, the Technology and Construction…...
Homes England purchase will help unlock 3, 500 homes at former mustard and squash factory
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (410+ words) Homes England has completed the purchase of a former Colman's Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich. Carrow Works is a 17-hectare site with distinctive heritage and proximity to the city centre and riverside. Carrow Works forms part of…...
BSR sets 12 and 18-week targets for remediation and Gateway 2 decisions
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (778+ words) As part of its strategic plan for 2026-27, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has set new targets for remediation and Gateway 2 decisions. By March 2027, the BSR expects to take 18 weeks or less to respond to a Gateway 2 application for a new…...
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