The Evolving Shape of Nimbyism: The Rise of Misinformation
Following a survey of professional planners finding nearly a quarter are subject to online abuse from trolls, with some leaving the profession, Housing Industry Leaders examines the dangers of growing Nimbyism. Nearly 90 […]
Uncovering The Unintended Consequence of Digitalisation
With older adults living in social housing continuing to grow, coupled with the rise of digitalisation of housing stock could be compounding digital inclusion issues. Housing Industry Leaders highlight how the Welsh Government […]
The £42M Schemes Helping to Deliver Affordable Homes
Work is underway on 250 affordable homes following Esh Construction being appointed by Thirteen to deliver two developments in Middlesbrough. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how the schemes will create much-needed sustainable homes […]
Over 1,100 Private Rented Homes Have Dangerous Damp and Mould
Local councils in England have found 1,106 private rented homes with dangerous levels of damp and mould in 2021-22, according to research by Generation Rent. Housing Industry Leaders explores the findings and discovers […]
Garage Block to be Converted into Energy Efficient Housing
Work is underway on a Winchester City Council scheme to convert a former garage block into six affordable and energy-efficient new homes. Housing Industry Leaders explores how councils can use retrofitting to provide […]
Housing Supply Could Drop by up to 122,000 Homes Annually
A new report by the Housing Builders Federation (HBF) ‘Planning for Economic Failure’ has warned that the housing supply could halve and fall to the lowest level since World War Two. Housing Industry […]
Double Glazing is the Most Popular Energy Saving Measure
According to new research by Legal & General Surveying Services, double glazing is the most popular energy-saving measure carried out by homeowners. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how much sustainability is becoming a […]
Retrofitting Historic Buildings Could Generate £35bn Economic Output
A recent report has revealed that improving the energy efficiency of historic properties could reduce carbon emissions from the UK’s buildings by an estimated five per cent each year and generate £35 billion […]
Future Councils Pilot Participants Selected for Ground Breaking Developments
With consultations between local councils and the DLUHC concluding, the eight local authorities have been selected for the digital and cyber improvement projects under the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ (DLUHC) […]