Housing

NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system


Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5Bn for forces housing


Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families.

Risk Vs Reward: Labour’s ambitious plans for stalled housing developments


Labour’s plans to allow local authorities to take control of stalled housing sites signals bold intent to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.

New partnership reinforces the Agency’s commitment to the South West


Bristol Temple Quarter is one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects, centred around a revitalised Bristol Temple Meads station,

New figures show Homes England exceeds targets


Figures show that Homes England surpassed its annual targets, for the number of new homes started, completed, and potential homes unlocked.

BSI publishes groundbreaking standard for MMC in residential developments


New specification to build confidence in modern methods of construction (MMC) for residential developments has been published by BSI.

Insight: Digitalisation and the future of low-carbon housing


Digitalisation is reshaping homes, playing a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.

Regeneration of the Ladywood Estate moves into next phase


The regeneration of the Ladywood Estate has moved into next phase as the Development Agreement is signed with Birmingham City Council.

Experimental AI tool could help councils meet housing targets


A new AI tool aims to support the government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes.

Homes England’s largest development site in North of England


Homes England has completed the acquisition of 34 hectares of land creating the Agency’s largest development site in the North of England.