Category: housing
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Government housing targets are a bitter lemon
Angela Rayner may have dodged a bullet by leaving her housing post, writes Gleeds’ Richard Steer. (Image: Peter Cox via Dreamstime.com) Sometimes when life delivers you lemons, you just need to make lemonade. Not the great wisdom of Cicero or a towering political luminary like Winston Churchill. No, this homespun advice came from Beyoncé after…
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Transforming Urban Living with Toronto’s Garden Suites Boom
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Toronto’s housing landscape is changing rapidly. With rising property prices, limited space, and evolving family needs, homeowners are exploring creative ways to add value to their properties. One of the most practical and forward-thinking solutions today is the Garden Suite Toronto — a modern approach to urban living that combines comfort, sustainability, and financial opportunity.…
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …
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JTRE London’s social housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling Prize
A purpose-built almshouse development, delivered by JTRE London in partnership with United St Saviour’s Charity, has become the first social housing-led scheme to win the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Located in Bermondsey, Southwark, Appleby Blue is a 57-home scheme for residents aged over 65. The development was praised by the jury…
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Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption
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Tarryn Kerr, managing director of procurement services at Commercial Services Group, said: “With housing shortages, and increasing supply chain pressures presenting an ongoing concern across the UK, it’s more important than ever that the housing sector can work effectively and efficiently. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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LRS Designs Terava High Desert Apts Near OSU-Cascades
LRS Architects, a firm that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, is pleased to announce the completion of the Terava Apartments, a six-story, 129-unit apartment community located adjacent to the Oregon State University-Cascades campus. The 148,000-square-foot building will address the ongoing need for housing in Bend as the city – and the student population – experiences unprecedented growth. Terava…
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Will planning reforms deliver the government’s housing targets?
The target of 1.5 million additional homes in England incorporates new-build houses as well as conversions, demolitions and change of use. To boost the construction of new homes, the government loosened planning rules and regulations, which had previously created bottlenecks, to speed up planning processes and provide sustainable growth. View the original article and our…
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FK Architecture Designs Banyan East Town Apartments
FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, proudly announces the completion and full lease-up of Banyan East Town Apartments, a newly designed affordable housing community now open in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The thoughtfully designed, three-story, 92-unit apartment complex—located at 1010 Merritt Street near the SunRail station—has been fully leased in under a month and currently maintains a…