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DLUHC gives local authorities new CPO powers to buy land cheaply

|Date: 3 May, 2024

DLUHC gives local authorities new CPO powers to buy land cheaply

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced this week that it has handed c ...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced this week that it has handed councils new powers to buy cheaper land in a bid to support the delivery of more social and affo ...

3 May, 2024
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The RICS’ Residential Retrofit Standard — what are the implications for housing associations?

|Date: 1 May, 2024

The RICS’ Residential Retrofit Standard — what are the implications for housing associations?

Simon Walker BSc (Hons) MRICS, National Director at Watts, discusses RICS new standard for residential re ...

Simon Walker BSc (Hons) MRICS, National Director at Watts, discusses RICS new standard for residential retrofit work, unveiled in March, which marks a significant milestone in the drive towards more s ...

1 May, 2024
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Affordable Housing in the BCP area at crisis level

|Date: 22 April, 2024

Affordable Housing in the BCP area at crisis level

David Cracklen, Director of AJC Group, comments on the lack of affordable housing in the Bournemouth, Chr ...

David Cracklen, Director of AJC Group, comments on the lack of affordable housing in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area as a matter of urgency, following reports that individuals on middle i ...

22 April, 2024
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RETROFIT SKILLS CHALLENGE in association with The Retrofit Academy

|Date: 15 April, 2024

RETROFIT SKILLS CHALLENGE in association with The Retrofit Academy

The future of retrofit: what is being done to meet growing demand? With demand for qualified retrofitters ...

The future of retrofit: what is being done to meet growing demand? With demand for qualified retrofitters continuing to boom, Jenny Pierpoint, Chief Operating Officer at The Retrofit Academy, explains ...

15 April, 2024
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Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

|Date: 11 April, 2024

Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

John Johnston, Sales Director at A. Proctor Group, discusses how your retrofit project could benefit from ...

John Johnston, Sales Director at A. Proctor Group, discusses how your retrofit project could benefit from aerogel insulation. Arguably the biggest challenge on a retrofit or refurbishment project is a ...

11 April, 2024
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Industry Comment | Budget misses the mark for housing

|Date: 9 April, 2024

Industry Comment | Budget misses the mark for housing

The Budget — another missed opportunity to fix the housing crisis, says Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor ...

The Budget — another missed opportunity to fix the housing crisis, says Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH). Forecasts of only sluggish growth for t ...

9 April, 2024
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Sunak cuts red tape to support construction skills

|Date: 22 March, 2024

Sunak cuts red tape to support construction skills

Following the announcement that the Prime Minister has pledged £60m of funding for next year to boost app ...

Following the announcement that the Prime Minister has pledged £60m of funding for next year to boost apprenticeships, Lee Parkinson, Chief Executive at Efficiency North, the holding group for flexi-j ...

22 March, 2024
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Charlotte takes opportunity to highlight the importance of gender balance on International Women’s Day

|Date: 8 March, 2024

Charlotte takes opportunity to highlight the importance of gender balance on International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, Charlotte Pillar, a Land Buyer for LiveWest, addresses the gender imbalanc ...

For International Women’s Day, Charlotte Pillar, a Land Buyer for LiveWest, addresses the gender imbalance across the development and construction sector and highlights LiveWest’s support. After study ...

8 March, 2024
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Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors | Importance of effective ventilation

|Date: 21 February, 2024

Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors | Importance of effective ventilation

Given that many condensation, damp and mould issues are often caused by inadequate ventilation, it is no ...

Given that many condensation, damp and mould issues are often caused by inadequate ventilation, it is no surprise that the UK Government is cracking down on landlords to implement improved preventativ ...

21 February, 2024
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Pitched Roofing Insights with A. Proctor Group

|Date: 15 February, 2024

Pitched Roofing Insights with A. Proctor Group

Proctor Air: Revolutionising pitched roofing amidst climate change challenges. Recent weather in the UK h ...

Proctor Air: Revolutionising pitched roofing amidst climate change challenges. Recent weather in the UK has shown the effects of Climate Change. The UK climate change projections programme (UKCP) show ...

15 February, 2024
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