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HOUSING

Developers' results prompt cautious optimism

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2019

Cautious optimism has accompanied the publication of a string of financial results in the constru...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Three thoughts on Brexit

04 September 2019

Claire Kober offers three thoughts on Brexit - and says that as fantasy politics grips Westminst...

HOUSING

Housebuilding plans still constrained by affordability

By Simone Hines | 04 September 2019

Simone HInes was hoping for confirmation in the spending round that the business rates reset will...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Not just about the money

By Heather Jameson | 04 September 2019

Manchester City Council’s senior management team talks to Heather Jameson about its focus on work...

BUSINESS

Croydon brings sheltered housing in-house

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2019

A contract outsourcing sheltered housing schemes has been ended by Croydon LBC.

LEGAL

Hackney to take developer to court

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2019

A London borough is preparing to take legal action against a developer over fire safety fears in ...

WHITEHALL

New rules to increase housing deal transparency

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2019

Councils will be legally required to publish deals with housing developers after new rules were i...

WHITEHALL

Dawes to help DExEU with Brexit

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2019

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) permanent secretary, Melanie Dawes,...

HOUSING

Council creates lettings agency in bid to ease housing pressure

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

Salford City Council has launched its own letting agency aimed at people on its social housing wa...

BUSINESS

Persimmon takes profits hit

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2019

Housebuilder Persimmon has announced a fall in profits as it attempts to salvage its reputation.

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