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Glasgow misses new affordable homes target as construction costs rise
Targets for the delivery of new affordable homes in Glasgow were missed last year, with construction hampered by rising costs. The Scottish government provided £127.75m for the city's affordable ...
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Northern Irish developer plans to deliver 170 social homes in Belfast
A Northern Ireland property developer is planning to deliver 170 social homes in Belfast on a site previously earmarked for student accommodation. Lotus Property said it has lodged a proposal of ...
New affordable homes plan at site of former Leeds care home
Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the area. A former care home site could be turned into affordable homes after plans were drawn up by the council. Twenty-one flats could be built ...
Sunderland Sheepfolds housing plans get nearly £28m Homes England investment
More than 350 new homes are said to have been "unlocked" by a £27.7m investment by Homes England into the development of Sunderland's Sheepfolds neighbourhood. The Government's housing and ...
Swansea Council in agreement to acquire more than 140 homes
Stuart Phillips (Persimmon Homes West Wales managing director) Andrea Harrington (deputy leader and cabinet member for transformation), Andrew Williams (cabinet member for development), Jill Goddard ...
Blackburn scheme offers affordable housing for NHS workers
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1000 new homes planned for empty land in North Glasgow
Ambitious plans to create 1000 homes in a decades-old derelict land site in Glasgow are set to be approved this week.
Work begins on 84-home East Hull scheme
Work has begun on 84 “much-needed” affordable homes as part of a major regeneration programme in East Hull. National partnership housing… | Construction | Yorkshire & The Humber | Community | Local Au ...
Octopus Capital buys entire 150-home Devon site in first whole-scheme deal
Octopus Capital has purchased an entire 150-home development in Landkey, North Devon, from housebuilder Allison Homes South West in its first whole-site acquisition. The deal represents the first ...
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built as government unveils initial details of £39bn housing plan
A share of nearly £10 billion has been allocated to councils and housing associations in the first wave of Government funding to boost “genuinely affordable homes”, it has been announced. The ...
£1bn government housing boost for North West
The government is to give nearly £1bn to the North West to deliver about 7,500 new homes as part of plans to "build the country out of a housing crisis". A share of up to £10bn has been announced for ...
Plans submitted for 25 affordable homes
Plans for 25 affordable apartments on the site of a former care home in Leeds have been submitted for approval. Leeds City Council said it wanted to build the one and two-bedroom homes on Richmond ...
Edinburgh ends allocations suspension as progress made to tackle housing emergency
Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee have agreed to end the suspension of the council’s allocations policy as they heard of the positive progress ...
Robertson hands over 44 affordable extra care homes in Fife
Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Programme continues with a new 44-home extra care community in Lochgelly, delivered by main contractor Robertson Partnership Homes. The site, which had remained ...
Dozens of affordable homes to be built in South Wokingham
A forward sale of 81 homes has been completed at Holme Meadows in South Wokingham, with Vistry selling the properties to housing association VIVID.
Affordable homes planned at fire-hit Dundee church
A derelict Dundee church gutted by fire nearly a decade ago could soon be transformed into 21 affordable homes, under new plans submitted by Wellwood Leslie Architects. Acting on behalf of George ...
Don't believe the poo we will deliver affordable homes, says Cornwall Council
Organisers of the 'random act of art theatrical protest', which is due to take place on Bank Holiday Monday, have accused the council of going back on a promise to deliver 11 affordable homes as part ...
Kidderminster Habberley Park development completed
A brand-new affordable housing development has been completed in Kidderminster. The final shared ownership properties at Habberley Park have now been sold, marking the completion of a scheme delivered ...
Focus on engagement to resolve rural housing challenges
New strategies in the East Midlands highlight how community involvement is key to delivering affordable rural housing.
New housing development secured for North Devon
Octopus Capital has purchased a 150-home development site in Landkey from housebuilder Allison Homes.
Plans unveiled for major housing scheme near Sherborne
A planning proposal has been submitted to build 380 homes on a site located on the outskirts of Sherborne.
Investment deal secures 150 homes for North Devon
A new agreement has been reached to develop 150 affordable homes in North Devon following a surge in investor interest.
New affordable homes unveiled in Bampton
Eighteen modern, affordable houses have been completed at School Close in Bampton, replacing a group of older council properties.
Nottingham benefits from £10bn government housing investment
A major new funding package worth £10bn has been unveiled to support housing projects, with Nottingham marked as a site for early delivery.
Proposal suggests using military housing for homeless veterans
New plans aim to repurpose empty military properties in Wiltshire to provide support for former service personnel.
Areas identified for multi-billion pound affordable housing investment
The government has confirmed the locations set to benefit from the first wave of its latest affordable housing scheme.
Government confirms initial funding for national housing programme
The first £9.6bn of the government’s wider £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme has been allocated.
Few local councils secure strategic partner status in housing programme
New figures from Homes England highlight a reliance on non-council partners for the latest wave of affordable housing funding.
Construction begins on 158 affordable homes in Castleton
A partnership between MCI Developments and L&G Affordable Homes will bring new housing to the Trub Farm site.
Coventry and region set for 3,000 new social homes
The West Midlands will see a major increase in affordable housing following a significant government funding allocation.
Proposal for veteran housing development in Essex
A social entrepreneur is exploring plans to build 40 affordable homes specifically for veterans near Colchester.
Multi-billion pound boost for national affordable housing
A major government funding package aims to deliver tens of thousands of new homes across England.
New affordable homes open in Lochgelly
Fife Council has marked the completion of 44 new properties at Minto House to bolster local housing provision.
New energy-efficient social homes finished in Govan
A development of 43 sustainable homes has been handed over to residents in the Govan area of Glasgow.
Major investment set to deliver 3,100 homes in Liverpool City Region
A significant housing fund of £380 million has been announced to boost the availability of social and affordable properties.
Long Stratton housing project moves to next phase
Updated plans have been submitted for the ongoing development of a large housing estate in Norfolk.
Fife care home site converted into 44 affordable houses
A former care home facility in Fife has been successfully redeveloped into a brand new housing community.
Sanctuary Scotland unveils its first Edinburgh housing development
A new project in South Queensferry marks a major milestone for Sanctuary Scotland with the completion of 100 affordable homes.
Calls for more social housing to support rural Norfolk communities
A local advocate is urging planners to address the shortage of affordable housing to help young people stay in their home villages.
Push for increased affordable housing in Southwold
Councillor David Beavan has called for urgent action to improve housing availability in the Suffolk town.
Addressing London’s housing development targets
The Mayor’s latest draft plan recalibrates how the capital aims to meet its long-term housing requirements.
Planning and regeneration highlight August in Worcestershire
Key development projects across the county have taken centre stage throughout the month.
Highland affordable housing project reaches national finals
A community-led housing project in the Highlands has been shortlisted for a major Scottish social enterprise award.
One hundred affordable homes planned for Peterborough
A new housing development in Peterborough will include 100 affordable homes as part of a significant residential expansion.
Watchet residents push for paper mill site regeneration
Local community members have united to champion the redevelopment of the historic Wansbrough paper mill into housing.