Blog closure
Blog closure
As of June 2016 we are closing this blog and it will no longer be updated. For future updates from the Homes and Communities Agency, please visit www.gov.uk/hca.
Enterprise Zones: 10 things you didn't know
What do Land Rovers, the world land speed record and Tongan postage stamps have in common? They are all being worked on in Enterprise Zones across the country.
Quality design creates value
Wherever we go, we always find great examples of quality places for people to live and work, whatever the property values are. We try to show people how it was done.
Raising our game
The Regulator’s assessment of housing association’s governance and financial viability are vital in protecting social housing assets and giving assurance to lenders that the sector remains a strong investment proposition.
Speeding up development for major housebuilding projects
A special panel of individually sourced suppliers and experts designed to speed up major projects as been used to procure around 40,000 homes worth a staggering £5.5 billion.
One size doesn’t fit all
If you want to get a feel for how important housing is to standard of life, just consider everyone you know for a moment; how many different living requirements can you identify?
Rightsizing not downsizing for last-time-movers
Some of the best housing in the country is attracting our ageing population and we are seeing a shift in how older persons housing is viewed and approached by developers.
Rural Housing: why should we care?
With all the talk of devolution and city mayors, you’d be forgiven for thinking the future is urban. According to DEFRA, the rural economy contributes £211bn directly to the UK economy.