Tag: Housing
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How one council is 25 years ahead on its housing targets
While many local councils across England are struggling to meet their housing targets amid a national shortage, Stratford-on-Avon District Council is bucking the trend. The council recently published its five-year housing supply report showing it currently has nearly 25 years’ worth of housing supply – an achievement that puts it decades ahead of many peers.…
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Calls grow to scrap Section 106 amid housing delays
Industry leaders and self-builders are calling for Section 106 payments to be scrapped, blaming them for delaying thousands of affordable homes across England and Wales. Over 17,000 homes are currently stalled because housing associations lack the funds to buy these properties from developers. While the government has introduced a clearing service to help unblock this…
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Housing association expands apprenticeship scheme for skilled trades
L&Q has launched its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year. The housing association is investing in future talent by expanding its apprenticeship and graduate programme across the organisation. This year, the intake will double in size, with 20 new roles in plumbing,…
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Tiny Homes: A Smart Housing Solution for Construction Sites
As construction projects become increasingly complex and geographically diverse, site managers are seeking flexible, efficient, and cost-effective ways to house workers. In this context, tiny homes are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional accommodation solutions. Compact, transportable, and highly customisable, tiny homes offer more than just shelter; they represent a smarter way to manage…
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George Clarke says UK housing stock is ‘worse than 100 years ago’
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has launched a blistering critique of Britain’s housing system, warning that today’s homes are often lower quality than those built a century ago. He argues that the crisis isn’t simply about numbers, but about poor design, rushed developments, and broken political promises that have left communities disillusioned and young…
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Affordable Housing Community, The Enclave at Canopy Park
FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, is pleased to announce the start of construction on The Enclave at Canopy Park, a multimillion-dollar affordable housing community located at 4475 S. Rio Grande Avenue in Orlando. A ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking took place on April 14 and featured representatives from FK Architecture, the developer Archway Partners, other project collaborators, financing…
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Labour MP sparks internal split over planning reforms for housing due to environmental concerns
A newly elected Labour MP has triggered a major public fallout over the party’s stance on planning reforms. Chris Hinchliff has come under fire from senior Labour figures after criticising the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill and calling for a “left alternative” that prioritises environmental protections and mass council housebuilding. His remarks have sparked a…
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Spring Budget brings major boost for homebuilders, homeowners and housing market
In today’s Spring Budget Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced measures aimed at reviving the UK housing sector. With a shortage of skilled tradespeople holding up the building of houses, the government is injecting significant funding into training the next generation of builders. Alongside this, energy efficiency initiatives are being introduced, with the government claiming these…
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F.H. Paschen Tops Out Chicago-Area Workforce Housing
F.H. Paschen has topped off the first phase of the Bellwood Gateway Development, a $43 million workforce housing project in the Chicago suburbs. The four-story, 71-unit community at 2711 and 2712 St. Charles Road will also include 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and is set to open in Spring 2026. Serving as the…
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240,000 new recruits needed to meet housing targets, says HBF
Research undertaken by HBF found that for every 10,000 homes the industry builds, 30,000 new recruits will be needed. To deliver on the government’s housing targets, homebuilding needs to increase by 80,000 units a year based on the most recent net additions figures. That equates to 240,000 extra people needed across a broad range of…