Category: housing
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McAleer & Rushe breaks ground on Greenwich housing project
Jonathan O’Neill, senior director at McAleer & Rushe, said: “We’re delighted to be entrusted with the delivery of this visionary residential scheme. M0121 marks an exciting next chapter in the continued transformation of Greenwich Peninsula and represents a strong addition to our growing portfolio of large-scale regeneration projects in Greenwich. View the original article and our…
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Apprenticeships key to delivering government housing pledges, says APPG chair
Andrew Pakes MP, co-chair of the Apprenticeships APPG, was speaking at a CIOB Houses of Parliament event The cross-party gathering brought together MPs and peers with leaders from across the built environment, and included CIOB president Paul Gandy, Lord Andrew Mawson, a cross-bench peer who has led community regeneration projects, and Will Forster MP, a…
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Apprenticeships key to delivering government housing pledges, says APPG chair
Andrew Pakes MP, co-chair of the Apprenticeships APPG, was speaking at a CIOB Houses of Parliament event The cross-party gathering brought together MPs and peers with leaders from across the built environment, and included CIOB president Paul Gandy, Lord Andrew Mawson, a cross-bench peer who has led community regeneration projects, and Will Forster MP, a…
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Building repairs must be more people centric, says Housing Ombudsman
Housing associations and local authorities must prioritise people-focused building repair services to avoid serious failings, according to a new Housing Ombudsman report. Following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, the latest Severe Maladministration report outlines the importance of connecting the household’s circumstances to the condition of the property. It highlights a number of complaints from residents where…
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BSR ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid Gateway 2 progress
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has reported its highest monthly volume of Gateway 2 determinations to date, marking a significant acceleration in high-rise residential building control activity. According to the latest update, a record 272 decisions were made in October, with London accounting for 76% of all determinations. Overall, 73% of determinations during October were…
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Government housing targets are a bitter lemon
Angela Rayner may have dodged a bullet by leaving her housing post, writes Gleeds’ Richard Steer. (Image: Peter Cox via Dreamstime.com) Sometimes when life delivers you lemons, you just need to make lemonade. Not the great wisdom of Cicero or a towering political luminary like Winston Churchill. No, this homespun advice came from Beyoncé after…
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Transforming Urban Living with Toronto’s Garden Suites Boom
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Toronto’s housing landscape is changing rapidly. With rising property prices, limited space, and evolving family needs, homeowners are exploring creative ways to add value to their properties. One of the most practical and forward-thinking solutions today is the Garden Suite Toronto — a modern approach to urban living that combines comfort, sustainability, and financial opportunity.…
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …