Approval for a 80% Social Housing Development in Belfast
Of the new homes being built at a development in Belfast, 80% will be dedicated to social rent, with 20% yet to be decided. Housing Industry Leaders highlights how the 139 homes will […]
Northern Ireland Defy Expectations to Exceed Housing Targets
As other parts of the UK begin to lag behind housebuilding targets, specifically for the social housing sector, Housing associations in Northern Ireland surpassed government targets for social housing starts and completions over […]
Can Social Housing Fight Gender Inequality and Climate Change?
Planning permission has been granted to provide over 100 affordable low-carbon homes to women in Acton, London. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the redevelopment will encourage inclusivity and decarbonisation. Ealing Council have […]
What Falling House Prices Mean for Social Landlords
With Nationwide reporting a consistent fall in house prices back in April, the seventh consecutive month, questions are being raised about what this means for social landlords and how it will impact the […]
Will ‘For Profit’ Providers Start to Dominate Market Share by 2030?
As ‘for-profit’ housing providers have grown considerably over the last decade, Housing Industry Leaders analyses whether this poses a risk for shared ownership or whether it will boost housing developments. Recently, Savills Housing […]
How Planning Permission Can Combat Climate Change
A London borough has prepared new planning guides to ensure all new homes and developments are more environmentally friendly. Housing Industry Leaders highlights the impacts this could have in reducing emissions post-build. […]
Curzon Wharf: World’s First Mixed-use Net Zero Carbon Ready Development
Birmingham has always been the home of innovation in the UK, and the latest news regarding Curzon Wharf, the first mixed-use net zero carbon ready development, is no exception to the rule. With […]
Almost 30 Zero Carbon Homes Unveiled in Cheltenham
The first of 27 zero carbon homes has been shown by Newland Homes in Leckhampton, south Cheltenham, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. How will the homes use technology to raise the environmental standards of new […]
£10 Billion Investment Required to Retrofit Energy Inefficient Homes
The UK government will be required to commit £10 billion to achieve energy efficiency targets, the Specialist Interest Group of Municipal Authorities warns. SIGOMA, one of the largest interest groups within the […]