Financial Conduct Authority to take no action against Home REIT

The FCA has closed its investigation into the troubled social housing investor, but the firm still faces legal action brought by current and former shareholders. The post Financial Conduct Authority to take no action against Home REIT appeared first on Property Week.

Government looks to extend Awaab’s law to specialist accommodation

The government is consulting on whether the law requiring social housing landlords to fix health-threatening defects within set timeframes should be extended to cover elderly, disabled and other vulnerable people. The post Government looks to extend Awaab’s law to specialist accommodation appeared first on Property Week.

Clarawood House, Belfast

The Architects’ Journal Clarawood House, Belfast Choice Housing is seeking an architect for a new £5 million social housing development at Clarawood House in Belfast [Deadline: 6 November 2026] The post Clarawood House, Belfast appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

McLaren to build PBSA in Walworth

Fabrix and Patrizia have appointed McLaren Construction as main contractor for a new purpose built student accommodation block, with additional social housing, in Walworth, London, close to Elephant & Castle station.

A2Dominion appoints repairs director

A2Dominion has appointed Kelly Harris as operations director for repairs. Harris brings 20 years of experience in social housing.

The B1M - Why Our Cities Are So Expensive, 31082022

All around the world it’s getting harder and harder to find an affordable place to rent, let alone buy. London is in the middle of a high-rise building boom that’s reshaping the city Just last year 587 new skyscrapers were in the pipeline. It’s not like there’s no new housing being built. It’s just that a lot of it isn’t really affordable. The B1M looks at schemes predominantly in London such as Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms and Elephant & Castle

The B1M - Creating the World's First Carbon Neutral Capital, 23012019

Copenhagen has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. This is how they plan to achieve their goal

Monocle Films - Design Tours: The world’s best public housing? 14122022

The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution. Explore the enduring legacy of the city’s ‘Gemeindebau’ apartment blocks in the latest episode of the Design Tours series.

Who do you know who requires Development Finance but may be struggling to get higher LTV?

Who do you know who is a Ground Up Developer who needs Stretch (higher LTV) to get their project over the line?