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Social housing sees record arrears performance despite ongoing cost pressures, Housemark reports

Industry NewsBy Danew 8 June 2026

Social housing sees record arrears performance despite ongoing cost pressures, Housemark reports Social landlords have reached their strongest year-end arrears position on record, even as households continue to face cost-of-living pressures, new data from Housemark shows. Housemark’s latest Monthly Pulse, based on performance data from 161 social landlords across the UK, shows a median current tenant arrears rate of 2.47%…

First-time buyers targeting homes worth £10,000 more than last year, Zoopla reports

Industry NewsBy Danew 1 June 2026

First-time buyers targeting homes worth £10,000 more than last year, Zoopla reports First-time buyers are targeting homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index. The report finds that first-time buyers are now seeking to buy homes with average prices of £254,750, up 4.3% on last year. Zoopla says…

New home applications highest since 2022 despite delivery pressures, according to TerraQuest data

Industry NewsBy Danew 26 May 2026

New home applications highest since 2022 despite delivery pressures, according to TerraQuest data The number of new home applications in England rose to its highest level in four years in Q1 2026, according to the latest data from Planning Portal operator, TerraQuest. The latest Planning Application Index shows that there were 71,028 housing unit submissions across…

King’s Speech sets out plans for Remediation Bill, social housing delivery and leasehold reform

Industry NewsBy Danew 18 May 2026

King’s Speech sets out plans for Remediation Bill, social housing delivery and leasehold reform The King’s Speech has set out plans for the government to introduce a Remediation Bill to accelerate the repair work on high-risk buildings with unsafe cladding. As part of the state opening of Parliament, the King announced the Remediation Bill, which…

Story Homes’ research highlights shift in home buyer priorities

Industry NewsBy Dane 11 May 2026

Story Homes’ research highlights shift in home buyer priorities New research by Story Homes has revealed a shift in what motivates UK residents to move home, with quality, design and energy efficiency emerging as the defining priorities for today’s buyers. These priorities are overtaking traditional drivers such as location and lifestyle aspirations. The study surveyed 2,002 nationally…

L&G sets out new partnership model which could unlock £9billion investment in affordable housing

Industry NewsBy Danew 5 May 2026

L&G sets out new partnership model which could unlock £9billion investment in affordable housing L&G has published a new whitepaper that sets out a new solution to unlock long-term institutional capital and accelerate the delivery of affordable housing across England. The insurance company is calling on institutional investors, housing associations and the government to back…

HBF SME Developer Seminar – Indevor Bonds and Guarantees

Industry NewsBy Danew 29 April 2026

HBF SME Developer Seminar – Indevor Bonds and Guarantees We were invited by the HBF to contribute to the HBF SME Developer Seminar on 21st April 2026. It was an incredible opportunity to present our expertise to the industry and provide a platform to showcase the importance of surety bonds to SME developers. The event…

How to make the Future Homes Standard work in practice

Industry NewsBy Danew 27 April 2026

How to make the Future Homes Standard work in practice Late March’s announcement of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) marks a significant step for the UK’s housing sector. Positioned as a move towards greener, cheaper living, the standard aims to reduce homes’ reliance on fossil fuels with the combination of changes predicted to bring a…

Planning consent for BtR homes takes 150% longer than the statutory time limit, new research finds

Industry NewsBy Danew 20 April 2026

Planning consent for BtR homes takes 150% longer than the statutory time limit, new research finds New research from the British Property Federation and Savills shows that the average time to secure planning consent for Build-to-Rent homes in London has doubled in the last six years, from eight months to 15 months, 150% longer than…

Castle Point ranked worst in England for new houses built

Industry NewsBy Danew 17 April 2026

Castle Point ranked worst in England for new houses built A south Essex borough has been ranked bottom in England for new housing additions, but council leaders say it is not a fair reflection. Castle Point Council recorded just 0.54 new dwellings per 1,000 existing homes in 2024–25, with a total drop of 86.6 per…