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Here are some key takeaways from our exploration of the various types of houses in the UK: Each housing type has its origins and historical significance, reflecting different periods of architectural innovation, urban development, and housing needs.
The Phone Book History. It’s over 140 years since the first telephone directory was issued. We take a look back at how it’s changed over time, from the first book, right up to our redesigned Phone Book website.
- Building Safety
- Choice Between Investing in Existing Homes Or New
- Uncertainty on Key External Issues
- What Should The New Housing Minister prioritise?
- Climate Emergency
- New Sources of Funding
- Regeneration
Lord Kerslake, Chair of Peabody and Be First, President of the Local Government Association, former Head of the Civil Service and former Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency, set the tone for the day on this crucial recurring theme – how to keep residents safe. For Lord Kerslake this is the 'first duty of the housing sector – we cann...
Several speakers addressed this question, with the general conclusion that it was not, in the words of Hyde Chief Executive Peter Denton, a 'binary choice'. Savills is currently researching the issue of the housing sector’s financial capacity to meet its stock investment requirements and new build aims. The results will be published in early 2020, ...
As we are in the midst of a general election campaign, it was perhaps unsurprising that uncertainty over the future operating environment for housing providers coloured much of the discussions. BBC Political Correspondent Chris Mason seemed to best capture the mood when he admitted to 'not having the foggiest' on likely outcomes as 'unknowable' iss...
This was a popular topic and one which saw 'building safety' as a common response. Others called for more public investment in affordable housebuilding. Nick Murphy, Chief Executive of arm’s-length management organisation (ALMO) Nottingham City Homes, made a plea for the new minister to 'talk to us as a sector on new ideas'. Nick Murphy suggested e...
Former housing minister Nick Raynsford echoed Lord Kerslake in calling for a much greater focus on sustainability in everything the housing sector does. Lord Kerslake called for the establishment of a joint Green Buildings Taskforce to map out the transition to zero carbon homes. He added: 'We are only in the foothills of what is needed [to be inve...
‘The challenge [we face] is so vast we have to find ways of tapping into other sources of income than what we have already from the government, banks, charities, and so on,’ said Resi Housing Chair and ex-National Housing Federation Chief Executive David Orr. The audience also heard from other for-profit registered providers (FPRPs) including Man G...
Speakers, including Sarah Cary from Enfield Council and Liz Peace of the Government Property Agency, were asked whether regeneration is working. Most answered 'yes', but there were a number of caveats and suggestions of improvements to the current system. Brendan Sarsfield, Chief Executive of Peabody, pointed to the positive experience of regenerat...
3 days ago · OUR KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM UKREIIF. 1. 45. It's a wrap on UKREiiF 2024! Our team had a fantastic time at this year's event and took the opportunity to once again connect with industry leaders, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the investment and property sectors. The event was a fantastic platform for networking, learning, and ...
3 days ago · On 28 March at Chelmsford Magistrate’s Court, Star Crystal Ltd and Ms Cheong pleaded guilty to five offences under food hygiene legislation in response to the mismanagement of Good Season Express takeaway. Star Crystal Ltd was fined £500 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £200. Cheong, the director of Star Crystal Ltd and manager of ...
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4 days ago · The proposal from the Tatton Estate is for up to 275 residential units – of which a maximum of 50 could be care home units. The scheme also includes a local centre with small retail, café, professional services, and takeaways as well as a larger medical/dental facility. It is the second time the application has come before the SPB.
