10 years of CABE

HCA to trial modelling approach

The Homes and Communities Agency is set to pilot a new approach to development which could cut millions from annual house building and management costs.

Closure of architecture body cost £4.6m

Closing down the government’s architecture watchdog cost the taxpayer £4.6 million, accounts show.

Hot air

Report says crime can be 'designed out' of housing

New research claims that the design of new homes and estates could help cut crime levels.

Planning permission granted for 1,746 new homes

A regeneration project is a step closer after planning permission was granted for 1,746 new homes.

Fairytale ending?

As the third sector’s Cinderella services struggle in the face of cuts social landlords have the opportunity to ride in like the proverbial prince and rescue them.

It pays to recycle

A London council is rewarding tenants for recycling. Poppy McPherson finds out whether the celebrity-backed scheme is persuading people to be greener

On top of the world

Tower blocks are not typically home to extra care schemes. But Helen Clifton finds out how one arm’s-length management organisation is giving older residents a room with a view

Driving the agenda

In order to decide on its local offers, Gloucester City Homes ran a roadshow and set up a residents’ steering group. Here, Lisa Howarth explains how

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more