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EMRA approves housing strategy

13 November 2008

The East Midlands Regional Assembly (EMRA) has approved a new housing strategy to guide government investment in affordable housing.

Council eyes social homes conversion

7 November 2008

A council in Surrey could spend £300 million to turn stalled private-sector housing schemes into social homes, it emerged last week.

Boroughs face housing goals hike

7 November 2008

London's mayor has asked four boroughs to increase their rate of affordable housebuilding by more than 100 per cent over the next three years.

London Homes scoop building for Life prize

7 November 2008

First Base's Adelaide Wharf affordable housing scheme in Hackney was one of six Building for Life (BfL) award-winners unveiled by CABE this week.

Encouraging a third option for housing

By Tim Williams

7 November 2008

What the state should not do in the downturn (part 34): buy rubbish flats off bankrupt housebuilders.

Capital bids to raise affordability level

7 November 2008

More affordable homes would have to be included in developments in rural west Edinburgh under a draft alteration to the local plan.

Eco-town policy issued in shadow of legal challenge

7 November 2008

The government issued its draft eco-town planning policy statement (PPS) and sustainability appraisal this week although it runs the risk of being found unlawful.

Glasgow City Council extends development agreement

7 November 2008

Glasgow City Council has extended a development agreement on a stalled private housing development with Mansell Partnership Homes,.

East of England sets out potential sites

7 November 2008

Planners reviewing the East of England Plan have published details of 100 potential development sites put forward by developers after their call for proposals.

Advancing care policy

7 November 2008

Integrated retirement communities can meet the housing, health and care needs of elderly people but are hampered by uncertainties over use class definitions, argues Robin Tetlow.