social housing

To mark the end of his four-year term as the Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), Councillor James Jamieson sets out a six-point plan which calls on the Government to do more with a view to councils being able to properly resume their historic role as major builders of affordable homes across England. The […]

Last year, the National House Building Council (NHBC) made a significant change to the insolvency cover available under Section 1 of its Buildmark Choice policy. Buildmark Choice is a new build warranty and insurance product, specifically designed to help Registered Providers manage development risk. Insolvency cover is a key aspect of this protection. This article […]

The notion that “everyone has the right to safe, decent, affordable housing” has been recognised as a human right since 1948, but it is hard to believe that the UK still lacks genuinely affordable homes that are energy efficient, truly affordable to run, and easy to maintain. For me personally, this is one of the […]

The ten-acre site has been brought together as a result of a partnership between Leicester-based developer GS Developments, NCHA, Pelham and My Pad Developments, with support from Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. The homes at Lake Terrace will be a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom properties providing a mix of shared ownership and rented dwellings for […]