Don’t underestimate the complexity of small site housing

Local authorities should approach housing development on small sites with the same rigour as larger projects, according to our expert panel. Here’s their advice on managing the risks and creating value. Small sites are vital to meeting London’s housing targets, but their delivery is rarely straightforward. Challenges around access, procurement … Read more

HDA launches new skills programme to speed up council housing delivery

As London boroughs focus on the expertise needed to build new homes, the Housing Development Academy’s new curriculum highlights the challenges facing council teams. Find out how the HDA develop skills for more and better homes Against a backdrop of challenging economic conditions and new regulatory requirements, the HDA’s 2026–2027 … Read more

Bids open for delivering social and affordable homes. What now?

Success for the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will depend less on ambition and more on realistic programming and organisational capacity. Here’s what our expert panel said about preparing to bid. London boroughs face a narrow window to translate ambitious housing targets into deliverable pipelines as the Social and … Read more