Tag: Homes
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300,000 homes face new Rachel Reeves ‘Mansion Tax’
More than 300,000 properties could fall within the scope of a new ‘Mansion Tax’ being prepared for next month’s budget, according to leading housing market analysts. The Labour Government are understood to be developing plans to tax homes based on house prices, particularly those valued above £1.5 million or £2 million. While no final announcement…
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Government rejects OBR warning of 200k homes shortfall
The government has insisted its pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 is still achievable, despite warnings from the UK’s budget watchdog that it may fall short. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts only 1.3 million homes will be built under existing reforms unless unforseen changes are made. However, the government have…
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‘Construction cannot cope with requirements of 1.5m new homes target’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. The government has pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Image: Roger Utting | Dreamstime.com ‘1.5 million homes is completely achievable – but they must be good quality’ Former Mace director Mike Reader…
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Sadiq Khan Gains ‘Emergency’ powers to unlock stalled London homes
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been given new powers under the government’s emergency measures to unlock stalled housing projects. He can now intervene in delayed schemes and approve planning permission for larger developments, including some green belt sites. While the move promises faster construction, experts warn that high costs and local opposition could…
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How Defence Homes and Glider are addressing the asset information handover challenge
Interviewed by Hutchinson, Turner highlighted the scope of the challenge. DIO manages more than 1% of the UK land mass. Defence Homes alone manages more than 55,000 built assets, including housing, garages, parks and roads, as well as utilities infrastructure. “And those built assets are supported by more than a million lower-level assets, so it’s…
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Galley Kitchens | Maximizing Space for Small Homes
(Above) Rashmi’s new galley kitchen with white cabinets and an eat-in counter A galley kitchen layout can transform a small space into an efficient and stylish cooking area. This design features two parallel counters separated by a narrow walkway, perfect for kitchens under 90 square feet. Keeping the distance between the counters around 4 to…
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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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Can prefabricated homes solve the UK housing crisis?
The UK is facing a housing crisis, with a government target to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Traditional construction is struggling to keep up due to rising material costs, labour shortages, and slow planning approvals. Prefabricated homes are being promoted as a potential solution. Advocates argue they can build homes faster, with higher quality…
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‘Absolutely no way’ government’s 1.5m homes target can be met
The government’s promise to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029 has been branded “absolutely impossible” by one of Britain’s most respected housing economists. Speaking on BBC Panorama’s The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes, Professor Paul Cheshire warned that the scale of the target “cannot be done” within the next five years.…