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Stamping on aspiration: The real cost of stamp duty
Posted on: 28 May 2013
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The impact of stamp duty on homeowners and the housing market is revealed by a new report by the HomeOwners Alliance.
Foundation Facts: Issue 7
Posted on: 21 May 2013
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Foundation Facts reports on research and guidance carried out by the National House Building Council (NHBC) Foundation, showcasing the most recent publications and reporting on progress with new research projects.
London Residential Market Analysis
Posted on: 16 May 2013
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The latest research from the Estates Gazette shows that with supply in core high end residential areas around Mayfair and Knightsbridge severely constrained, developers have pushed into more untested areas around Vauxhall Nine Elms in an effort to feed the uprecedented demand from international investors. It is argued that this could lead to a series of ‘dead zones’ in areas not far enough out to be affordable by owner occupier standards but not close enough to the centre to be considered prime.
In land revenue: The case for a land value tax in the UK
Posted on: 9 May 2013
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The Centre for Labour and Social Studies has published a paper calling for a land value tax to help deliver a ‘house-building revolution’.
Designing homes for the 21st Century: lessons for low energy design
Posted on: 8 May 2013
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A fundamental review of housing design is needed if the UK is to produce successful low carbon homes of the future, according to a new guide by the NHBC Foundation. The guide explores the challenges of designing zero carbon homes and helps identify the processes needed to achieve cost effective and practical design. It finds that current design and procurement practices need to change if these are to be addressed. Registration is required to view the document.
Private rented and empty homes conference. London, 29 April 2013
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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Building on Sir Adrian Montague’s report on institutional investment in the private rented sector, this conference considered the opportunities for large-scale development of the private rented sector and the opportunities for local authorities. Workshops covered topics such as energy efficiency in the private rented sector, discharging homelessness duty, and effective action to tackle criminal landlords. Presentations are available online.
Growing up renting: A childhood spent in private rented homes
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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A new report from Shelter argues that families with children are bearing the brunt of the insecure tenancies, high rents, and constant moves that are standard in today’s private rental market.
Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The Relish (Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes) initiative was launched in March 2009 by Worthing Homes, FFT and Rydon. The purpose of this project is to reduce energy use in existing occupied homes through low cost, sensible refurbishments giving maximum return, in terms of energy savings, per pound spent. The ambition is to create a new standard for low carbon retrofitting, similar to the Code for Sustainable Homes, which has brought about major changes in the new build sector since its implementation.
Dementia: Finding housing solutions
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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More specialist housing and support services are urgently needed if Britain is to cope with the rising numbers of people with dementia, according to a new report from the National Housing Federation, the Dementia Services Development Centre, the Housing Learning and Improvement Network and Foundations. It shows for the first time how good adapted housing can play a crucial role in supporting people living with dementia.
Build local: Practical ways to build more homes and thriving communities
Posted on: 1 May 2013
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PlaceShapers, an alliance of over 100 housing associations, has published a report which provides 12 examples from across the country where housing associations have successfully built high-quality homes in local communities. It also suggests how more homes could be built based on interviews with people in the sector. These included: more certainty for providers on the future of social rents and capital funding; the release of more publicly owned land; sensible and strategic release of green belt land; and changing the gearing limits.
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