3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1031+ words) A planned government agency aiming to build 100,000 homes on surplus defence land has “no intention” of competing with private developers, MPs have heard. Civil servants said the Defence Housing Service will take a partnership approach with house builders to develop…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (795+ words) Two reports examine the feasibility of quick wins and cost-free solutions to speed up delivery while longer-term investment takes hold, writes Francesca Albanese, executive director of policy and social change at Crisis, and member of the Thinkhouse Editorial Panel Thinkhouse…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1429+ words) Holly Williamson ran John Healey’s office before he became chancellor. Now, she is leading Generation Rent. Amy Rushton reports You could expect Generation Rent to be in celebration mode – the Renters’ Rights Act came into force in May to deliver…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1765+ words) “I feel like a proper tour guide,” Lara Joyce jokes. “Please stay seated until we come to a stop.” She is standing at the front of a coach with a microphone, facing the dozen or so social housing sector geeks…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (417+ words) A new regeneration plan for Wolverhampton city centre has been approved, with plans to deliver 6,750 homes. Given the green light by the City of Wolverhampton Council, the regeneration blueprint aims to deliver the new homes across 33 potential development sites across…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (724+ words) Housing associations in England have sold 25,000 social and affordable homes to private buyers who do not live in them since 2018-19, new research has found. The data is based on Freedom of Information requests the Local Councils Network (LCN) sent to…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (528+ words) Tenant engagement body Tpas is calling on the government to ensure that power is devolved not just to regions, but to residents. The call comes as new prime minister Andy Burnham has promised a new era of devolution. The organisation…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (729+ words) Large house builder Vistry has set out proposals for a new “choice-based” shared ownership model which could deliver 30,000 new homes a year. In a new white paper, shared exclusively with Inside Housing, Vistry said the model was designed to appeal…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) Lewisham Council has appointed The Hill Group as its long-term strategic partner as it seeks to “accelerate the delivery of much-needed affordable homes, regeneration projects and investment” across the borough. The partnership is set to last for the next 10 years,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (581+ words) Midlands landlord Platform Housing Group has hinted at potential future volatility for shared ownership in its latest trading update. The Solihull-based housing association recorded turnover of £97.5m for the quarter to June this year – a 5.6% rise on the same period last…...