All articles by Olivia Barber
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FeaturesInvestigation: how are councils assessing the risks of uPVC cladding in low-rise housing after the Barnet fire?
When a fire in 2023 destroyed four terraced houses Barnet Council brought the housing sector’s attention to an overlooked fire safety issue: the use of uPVC cladding in low-rise homes. Have other councils heeded its warning? Olivia Barber launched a Freedom of Information investigation to find out
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NewsRemediation of unsafe cladding on 2,300 residential buildings yet to start
The latest government data reveals there are 4,613 residential buildings 11m and over with unsafe cladding
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NewsDagenham block of flats engulfed by fire had known safety issues since 2020
Survey four years ago showed building ‘did not fully comply with building regulations at time of build’
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NewsWatkin Jones to build tallest residential building in Scotland
The student housing developer has received planning permission to deliver a 36-storey, 784-bed development in Glasgow
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NewsAberdeen City Council decides demolition is the safest option for 500 RAAC homes
Homes containing the lightweight concrete will be demolished and rebuilt at a cost of £130m
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NewsChancellor will reportedly unveil 10-year social housing rent settlement in Autumn Budget
The Financial Times has reported that the chancellor is planning to introduce a rent settlement of CPI + 1% for the next decade
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NewsKate Barker says housing market is worse today than it was 20 years ago
New Barker housing commission has sent initial recommendations from its housing supply review to housing minister
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NewsL&Q sells land business to Urban & Civic
Housing association offloads division as part of move away from non-core operations
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NewsRayner urges council leaders in ‘devolution deserts’ to take on new powers
Deputy prime ministers calls on authorities to ‘speak to us’ about devolved powers
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NewsCIOB calls on next government to tackle late payment culture and create green skills fund
The largest professional body for construction has launched its pre-election manifesto today
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NewsAvant Homes appoints new land director from Persimmon
Carl Oxley joins Nottingham-based Avant Homes East Midlands in move to strengthen senior management team
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NewsFresh delay hits Lendlease job in Birmingham with calls for outdoor space to be made bigger
Developer was first appointed to city centre Smithfield scheme five years ago
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NewsNorth London borough after developers for next phase of 10,000 homes regeneration
Meridian Water development being masterminded by Enfield council
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NewsLabour unveils plan to build on ‘grey belt’ land
The policy has the potential to unlock land to build hundreds of thousands of new homes
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NewsFMB calls for secretary of state for housing
Trade body makes call in election manifesto launched today
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NewsMayor commits to ending rough sleeping in London by 2030 if re-elected
Sadiq Khan to set aside additional £10m to tackle problem
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NewsGrenfell Tower final report delayed again
Publication now expected after next anniversary of 2017 fire
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NewsEarls Court work to start in 2026
Hybrid planning application for phase one of 4,000 homes scheme due in this summer