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Building new homes

Housing associations build thousands of good quality new homes a year for sale, for rent, and for affordable home ownership.

England needs 340,000 new homes – including 145,000 affordable homes – until 2031, to meet current demand. This includes 90,000 for social rent and 25,000 for shared ownership.

Many housing associations are stepping up to fill this gap, and they have an ambition to work with the government to deliver more.

The NHF will continue support members in driving delivery and developing more affordable homes. We will address the barriers to building new homes and work closely with the government to ensure members secure better access to funding and the financial support needed to deliver more affordable housing.

To help inform with our work on supply, please contact Policy Leader, Marie Chadwick, or join one of our upcoming National Development Network meetings.  

Tell us how many homes you’re building

We need housing associations to send us information on the number of homes they have started and completed so we can paint the full picture of how much the sector is building.

The housebuilding figures that MHCLG publish do not cover all delivery by housing associations – for example, some delivery through Section 106 agreements or built outside of the Affordable Homes Programme.

We carry out quarterly supply surveys to help us demonstrate the level and breadth of development activity of housing associations. If you’re a developing housing association, and don’t receive an email from us requesting your development figures, please get in touch.

Building Better

Part of our Creating our Future programme, Building Better is bringing housing associations together to form an exciting new vision for how homes can be delivered in the future.

Find out more about Building Better.

Resources 

NPPF consultation response

The NHF responded to the government's consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework. 

Read our response

State of MMC delivery in social housing report

We surveyed 57 housing associations to establish the use of MMC across the sector. 

Read the full report

Compulsory Purchase – compensation reforms

The NHF responded to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing
and Communities' consultation on compulsory purchase compensations.

Read our response

Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation

The NHF responded to the government's consultation on the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. 

Read our response

26 Jan 2026

Online

National Development Network - January 2026

28 Oct 2025

Online

National Development Network - October 2025

07 Jul 2025

Online

National Development Network - July 2025

04 Apr 2025

Online

National Development Network

30 Jan 2025

Online

National Development Network

25 Nov 2024

TBC

National Development Network

New homes being built New homes being built

Government launches consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

08 August 2024
Homes under construction Homes under construction

NHF response to Labour proposal for new Compulsory Purchase Orders powers and funding for planning

07 June 2024
Homes under construction Homes under construction

State of MMC delivery in social housing report

20 May 2024
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site

Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development

21 February 2024
Birds eye view of residential area Birds eye view of residential area

NHF response to Secretary of State's speech on housing and planning

19 December 2023
An older man with a walking frame smiles as he arrives home through the front door An older man with a walking frame smiles as he arrives home through the front door

Older people in the private rented sector

29 November 2023

Magenta Living – our experience with MMC and Building Better

Alex Whittle

09 November 2023

Alex Whittle - Senior Project Manager at Magenta Living Alex Whittle - Senior Project Manager at Magenta Living
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent

02 November 2023
Family moving in Family moving in

Our response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee’s inquiry into Shared Ownership

14 September 2023
A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it

Nearly five million households will live in unaffordable homes by 2030

11 September 2023
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Our response to the APPG inquiry into developer contributions

05 September 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Help shape our response to the government’s consultation on the implementation of plan-making reforms

07 August 2023

Local rural communities show how to deliver affordable homes

Belinda Eastland

05 July 2023

Belinda Eastland, Operations Director at White Horse Housing Association Belinda Eastland, Operations Director at White Horse Housing Association
New homes with a field in front and a forest behind New homes with a field in front and a forest behind

Planning – opportunities and obstacles for delivering rural housing

05 July 2023

The shortage of affordable housing in rural areas is hurting communities and the economy

Kate Henderson

04 July 2023

Kate Henderson Kate Henderson
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Conservative voters support building social housing over homes for sale

20 June 2023
Construction site where new houses are being built Construction site where new houses are being built

NHF response to new Homes England strategy

16 May 2023
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Infrastructure Levy Briefing webinar

12 May 2023
Mother in a room overcorwded with three children and not enough space for all the toys etc Mother in a room overcorwded with three children and not enough space for all the toys etc

310,000 children in overcrowded homes forced to share a bed with parents or siblings

19 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Government response to consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation

18 April 2023
New flats with a green common area and trees New flats with a green common area and trees

Government publishes policy paper on nutrient pollution

18 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Help shape our response to the government’s consultation on the Infrastructure Levy

04 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation – member briefing

26 January 2023
Walking home with a toddler Walking home with a toddler

Minister for Veteran Affairs pledges to end veteran homelessness

21 December 2022
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

£500m for refugee move on accommodation announced

21 December 2022

Coming together to house an ageing population

Yvonne Castle

25 October 2022

Yvonne Castle Yvonne Castle

What did the 2022 party conferences tell us about where housing sits on the political agenda?

Sarauniya Shehu

10 October 2022

Sarauniya Shehu Sarauniya Shehu
Older man watering plants Older man watering plants

Building homes for an aging population

08 September 2022
Photo of two men laughing around a kitchen table, one evidently a wheelchair user Photo of two men laughing around a kitchen table, one evidently a wheelchair user

Improving disabled people’s access to let residential premises – our response to the new consultation

23 August 2022
BIM for Housing Associations BIM for Housing Associations

Building Information Modelling (BIM): what is it and how can it help housing associations?

10 August 2022
Family doing a jigsaw Family doing a jigsaw

Raising accessibility standards for new homes – briefing for housing associations

04 August 2022
building new homes on development building new homes on development

De-risking sites and preparing them for MMC before it’s too late webinar

15 July 2022
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

NHF response to the Infrastructure Levy under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

12 May 2022
Semi-detached houses line a leafy street Semi-detached houses line a leafy street

Statement on Right to Buy

03 May 2022
Rural housing view Rural housing view

Our response to the Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation consultation

06 April 2022
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

Committee report stresses impact of building safety costs on the delivery of affordable homes

14 March 2022

Without more support, the cost of remediating fire safety issues will be felt by those who can least afford it

Jeremy Gray

07 February 2022

Jeremy Gray Jeremy Gray
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation consultation briefing

27 January 2022

The Thinkhouse board member blog: will our homes and services stand the test of time?

Peter Williams

06 January 2022

Peter Williams Peter Williams
People in housing need logo People in housing need logo

People in housing need

15 December 2021
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People in housing need 2021

15 December 2021
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

NHF response to the Chancellor's Budget 2021

27 October 2021

Home Truths: what does housing in your local area really look like?

Rob Cowley

11 August 2021

Rob Cowley is part of the research team at the National Housing Federation Rob Cowley is part of the research team at the National Housing Federation
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Modern methods of construction (MMC) for smaller housing associations

15 July 2021
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

The new model of shared ownership and First Homes – changes to planning policy

03 June 2021
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Queen’s Speech 2021: briefing for housing associations

20 May 2021
New build homes New build homes

Launching the first Building Better framework

19 May 2021

On the road to net zero: Hastoe sets out its New-Build Standard

Ulrike Maccariello

21 April 2021

Photo of Ulrike Maccariello, Development Director at Hastoe Housing Association Photo of Ulrike Maccariello, Development Director at Hastoe Housing Association
building new homes on development building new homes on development

New model for shared ownership and First Homes - briefing for housing associations

08 April 2021
Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020). Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020).

New shared ownership model and update on the delivery of First Homes

01 April 2021
Roof of the houses of parliament and Big Ben clock tower Roof of the houses of parliament and Big Ben clock tower

Budget 2021: briefing for housing associations

10 March 2021
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site

Green Paper: Transforming Public Procurement - our submission to the Cabinet Office

10 March 2021
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2020/21?

17 February 2021

Unlocking brownfield sites through 'PropTech': a solution to the housing crisis?

Gonzalo Marquesini

11 February 2021

Gonzalo blog image Gonzalo blog image
big ben government home big ben government home

New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Model Design Code Consultation

05 February 2021
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Putting social housing on the Secretary of State’s New Year agenda

28 January 2021
Aerial view of village surrounded by fields Aerial view of village surrounded by fields

Planning for the Future - an update from MHCLG

15 January 2021
New homes being built New homes being built

Modern methods of construction – building the social housing sector’s awareness and confidence

14 December 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Raising accessibility standards for new homes

10 December 2020
A row of new terraced houses A row of new terraced houses

How many homes did housing associations build in 2019/20?

04 December 2020
building new homes on development building new homes on development

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2019/20?

04 December 2020
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Spending Review 2020

02 December 2020
Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate. Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate.

Spending Review 2020: housing measures announced

30 November 2020
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

NHF response to the Spending Review

25 November 2020
New build homes New build homes

New shared ownership model consultation

19 November 2020
Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate

Planning for the future – our consultation response

05 November 2020
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Update on the Spending Review and our political engagement

22 October 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Government consultation on land ownership and control

21 October 2020
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Next steps on 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme

07 October 2020

When two crises collide

Stuart Heslop

01 October 2020

Stuart Heslop Stuart Heslop
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

The benefits of a long term affordable housing programme (webinar)

01 October 2020

Affordable rural homes are essential for prosperous communities

Martin Collett

28 September 2020

Martin rural Martin rural
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Affordable Homes Programme - what does it mean?

22 September 2020
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

NHF Chair questions minister about changes to the planning system

16 September 2020

We’re responding to the proposed planning reforms – and we need your help

Duncan Neish

15 September 2020

Duncan Neish Duncan Neish
Crowds Crowds

The real ‘social housing waiting list’ is 500,000 more than official figures

15 September 2020
Crowds Crowds

People in housing need 2020

15 September 2020
New flats with a green common area and trees New flats with a green common area and trees

Details on the next Affordable Homes Programme announced

09 September 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

The influence of longer-term grant funding on affordable housing supply

09 September 2020
New homes being built New homes being built

Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 announcement

08 September 2020
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

NHF Chair questions minister about new affordable homes programme

08 September 2020
Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate

Planning for the future webinar

26 August 2020
New homes being built New homes being built

Update on the Affordable Homes Programme

26 August 2020

Housing associations are embracing modern methods of construction – but what are the main considerations for housing associations?

Andrew Dudley

19 August 2020

Photo of Andrew Dudley who is Head of the Social Housing Team at Wright Hassall Photo of Andrew Dudley who is Head of the Social Housing Team at Wright Hassall
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Planning for the Future member briefing

14 August 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

HCLG Select Committee report supports NHF calls for more social homes

12 August 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Planning white paper

07 August 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Planning white paper

06 August 2020
Solar panels Solar panels

Retrofitting to net zero (webinar)

23 July 2020
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

Draft Building Safety Bill published

21 July 2020
Fire exit sign Fire exit sign

New guidance for consulting with fire and rescue services on building projects

20 July 2020

Modern methods of construction (MMC) can help housing associations build more and better homes – but collaboration is key

Helen Greig

15 July 2020

Helen Greig Helen Greig
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Updates on the Chancellor's financial statement and the Affordable Homes Programme

08 July 2020
View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind

Investing in homes as part of the coronavirus recovery

07 July 2020
New flats with a green common area and trees New flats with a green common area and trees

Housing announcements in Prime Minister’s recovery speech

02 July 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Economic recovery

30 June 2020
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site

Investment in housing to support recovery – an update on our work

24 June 2020

Why certainty in housing investment is vital

Tristan Carlyon

22 June 2020

Tristan Carlyon Tristan Carlyon
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Report on long-term funding and the construction sector

18 June 2020
Fire exit sign Fire exit sign

New safety requirements for residential blocks

10 June 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

NHF Chair makes case in House of Lords for investment in social housing as part of coronavirus recovery

05 June 2020
A tent pitched up next to a canal by front of a wall covered in graffiti A tent pitched up next to a canal by front of a wall covered in graffiti

NHF Chair asks minister to prioritise building social housing in the economic recovery

13 May 2020

Building new homes remains a priority – even in unprecedented times

Anya Martin, Senior Researcher, National Housing Federation

04 May 2020

Anya Martin Anya Martin
A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it

First Homes – our consultation response

01 May 2020
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Construction and remediation work during coronavirus

01 May 2020
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site

Update on the First Homes consultation

27 March 2020
A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it

Modern Methods of Construction lending issue

13 March 2020
Downing street sign Downing street sign

Response to Budget 2020

11 March 2020
Cooking at home Cooking at home

National Housing Federation launches shared ownership campaign

19 February 2020

Are you ready for the Future Homes Standard?

Catherine Ryder

18 February 2020

Catherine Ryder Catherine Ryder

MMC are an innovation we need to embrace

John Newbury

14 February 2020

John Newbury John Newbury
A row of new terraced houses A row of new terraced houses

New First Homes policy

07 February 2020
New homes being built New homes being built

First Homes

07 February 2020
European Union and Union Jack flags flying in front of the Houses of Parliament in London European Union and Union Jack flags flying in front of the Houses of Parliament in London

The post-Brexit Budget and housing

30 January 2020
Edge of housing estate Edge of housing estate

Response to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’s report

30 January 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

How many homes did housing associations build in 2018/19?

24 January 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Supply survey

24 January 2020
Construction site where new houses are being built Construction site where new houses are being built

Planning

24 January 2020
Aerial view of village surrounded by fields Aerial view of village surrounded by fields

Land

24 January 2020
A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it

Funding and strategic partnerships

24 January 2020
New build homes New build homes

Building Better

24 January 2020
Construction site where new houses are being built Construction site where new houses are being built

Case study: Hart Homes - Watford

24 January 2020
New homes being built New homes being built

Case study: Greater Manchester Housing Providers

24 January 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Case study: Gateshead Regeneration Partnership

24 January 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Case study: Bridge Homes - Wakefield

24 January 2020
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Case study: Blaby District Council and emh group

24 January 2020
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Case study: Aspect Building Communities - Eastleigh Council and VIVID

24 January 2020
New homes being built New homes being built

Working in partnership to build new homes

24 January 2020
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Join our Delivering Great Homes national group

21 January 2020
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PfH

20 January 2020
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Supply

15 January 2020
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Reform of development corporations consultation response

24 December 2019

Housing associations are key to economic growth and building thriving communities

Dave Lakin

18 December 2019

Dave Lakin Grand Union Housing Group Dave Lakin Grand Union Housing Group

Top tips to make modern methods of construction work

Jon Hobbs

21 November 2019

Jon Hobbs (Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust) Jon Hobbs (Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust)
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Development guide

06 November 2019
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Our policy work

29 October 2019
New homes being built New homes being built

Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26

28 October 2019
New build homes New build homes

Building Better, Building Beautiful interim report

23 October 2019

Green paper is an opportunity to improve the planning system

Duncan Neish

08 October 2019

Duncan Neish Duncan Neish
construction site construction site

How many homes did housing associations deliver in quarter one 2019/20

01 October 2019
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Right to Shared Ownership

30 September 2019
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Capital grant required to meet social housing need in England 2021-2031

03 July 2019
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Our Spending Review submission to end the housing crisis

03 July 2019

Changes to standards for new homes

Duncan Neish

27 June 2019

Duncan Neish Duncan Neish
New build homes New build homes

Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission

11 June 2019

Why partnership working holds the key to tackling the housing crisis

Gareth Lewis

21 February 2019

Gareth Lewis Gareth Lewis

Housing associations and local authorities working together to build more homes

Allister Young and Jon Lloyd-Owen

20 February 2019

Allister Young and Jon Lloyd Owen Allister Young and Jon Lloyd Owen
Aerial view of a rural village Aerial view of a rural village

Rural life monitor 2017

13 November 2017
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Housing Standards Handbook

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Understanding Development Appraisal

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Contract Management

PUBLICATION

26 Jan 2026

Online

National Development Network - January 2026

28 Oct 2025

Online

National Development Network - October 2025

07 Jul 2025

Online

National Development Network - July 2025

04 Apr 2025

Online

National Development Network

30 Jan 2025

Online

National Development Network

25 Nov 2024

TBC

National Development Network

New homes being built New homes being built

Government launches consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

08 August 2024
Homes under construction Homes under construction

NHF response to Labour proposal for new Compulsory Purchase Orders powers and funding for planning

07 June 2024
New homes being built New homes being built

Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26

The government's Affordable Homes Programme plans to deliver up to 180,000 new homes.

28 October 2019
New homes being built New homes being built

Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26

28 October 2019
Homes under construction Homes under construction

State of MMC delivery in social housing report

20 May 2024
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Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development

21 February 2024
Birds eye view of residential area Birds eye view of residential area

NHF response to Secretary of State's speech on housing and planning

19 December 2023
An older man with a walking frame smiles as he arrives home through the front door An older man with a walking frame smiles as he arrives home through the front door

Older people in the private rented sector

29 November 2023

Magenta Living – our experience with MMC and Building Better

Alex Whittle

09 November 2023

Alex Whittle - Senior Project Manager at Magenta Living Alex Whittle - Senior Project Manager at Magenta Living
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent

02 November 2023
Family moving in Family moving in

Our response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee’s inquiry into Shared Ownership

14 September 2023
A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it A block of flats under construction with a crane next to it

Nearly five million households will live in unaffordable homes by 2030

11 September 2023
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Our response to the APPG inquiry into developer contributions

05 September 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Help shape our response to the government’s consultation on the implementation of plan-making reforms

07 August 2023

Local rural communities show how to deliver affordable homes

Belinda Eastland

05 July 2023

Belinda Eastland, Operations Director at White Horse Housing Association Belinda Eastland, Operations Director at White Horse Housing Association
New homes with a field in front and a forest behind New homes with a field in front and a forest behind

Planning – opportunities and obstacles for delivering rural housing

05 July 2023

The shortage of affordable housing in rural areas is hurting communities and the economy

Kate Henderson

04 July 2023

Kate Henderson Kate Henderson
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Conservative voters support building social housing over homes for sale

20 June 2023
Construction site where new houses are being built Construction site where new houses are being built

NHF response to new Homes England strategy

16 May 2023
building new homes on development building new homes on development

Infrastructure Levy Briefing webinar

12 May 2023
Mother in a room overcorwded with three children and not enough space for all the toys etc Mother in a room overcorwded with three children and not enough space for all the toys etc

310,000 children in overcrowded homes forced to share a bed with parents or siblings

19 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Government response to consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation

18 April 2023
New flats with a green common area and trees New flats with a green common area and trees

Government publishes policy paper on nutrient pollution

18 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Help shape our response to the government’s consultation on the Infrastructure Levy

04 April 2023
New homes being built New homes being built

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation – member briefing

26 January 2023
Walking home with a toddler Walking home with a toddler

Minister for Veteran Affairs pledges to end veteran homelessness

21 December 2022
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

£500m for refugee move on accommodation announced

21 December 2022

Coming together to house an ageing population

Yvonne Castle

25 October 2022

Yvonne Castle Yvonne Castle

What did the 2022 party conferences tell us about where housing sits on the political agenda?

Sarauniya Shehu

10 October 2022

Sarauniya Shehu Sarauniya Shehu
Older man watering plants Older man watering plants

Building homes for an aging population

08 September 2022
Photo of two men laughing around a kitchen table, one evidently a wheelchair user Photo of two men laughing around a kitchen table, one evidently a wheelchair user

Improving disabled people’s access to let residential premises – our response to the new consultation

23 August 2022
BIM for Housing Associations BIM for Housing Associations

Building Information Modelling (BIM): what is it and how can it help housing associations?

10 August 2022
Family doing a jigsaw Family doing a jigsaw

Raising accessibility standards for new homes – briefing for housing associations

04 August 2022
building new homes on development building new homes on development

De-risking sites and preparing them for MMC before it’s too late webinar

15 July 2022
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

NHF response to the Infrastructure Levy under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

12 May 2022
Semi-detached houses line a leafy street Semi-detached houses line a leafy street

Statement on Right to Buy

03 May 2022
Rural housing view Rural housing view

Our response to the Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation consultation

06 April 2022
Block of flats being built Block of flats being built

Committee report stresses impact of building safety costs on the delivery of affordable homes

14 March 2022

Without more support, the cost of remediating fire safety issues will be felt by those who can least afford it

Jeremy Gray

07 February 2022

Jeremy Gray Jeremy Gray
Homes under construction Homes under construction

Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation consultation briefing

27 January 2022

The Thinkhouse board member blog: will our homes and services stand the test of time?

Peter Williams

06 January 2022

Peter Williams Peter Williams
People in housing need logo People in housing need logo

People in housing need

15 December 2021
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People in housing need 2021

15 December 2021
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

NHF response to the Chancellor's Budget 2021

27 October 2021

Home Truths: what does housing in your local area really look like?

Rob Cowley

11 August 2021

Rob Cowley is part of the research team at the National Housing Federation Rob Cowley is part of the research team at the National Housing Federation
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

Modern methods of construction (MMC) for smaller housing associations

15 July 2021
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

The new model of shared ownership and First Homes – changes to planning policy

03 June 2021
Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

Queen’s Speech 2021: briefing for housing associations

20 May 2021
New build homes New build homes

Launching the first Building Better framework

19 May 2021

On the road to net zero: Hastoe sets out its New-Build Standard

Ulrike Maccariello

21 April 2021

Photo of Ulrike Maccariello, Development Director at Hastoe Housing Association Photo of Ulrike Maccariello, Development Director at Hastoe Housing Association
building new homes on development building new homes on development

New model for shared ownership and First Homes - briefing for housing associations

08 April 2021
Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020). Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020).

New shared ownership model and update on the delivery of First Homes

01 April 2021
Roof of the houses of parliament and Big Ben clock tower Roof of the houses of parliament and Big Ben clock tower

Budget 2021: briefing for housing associations

10 March 2021
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction site

Green Paper: Transforming Public Procurement - our submission to the Cabinet Office

10 March 2021
The pointed roof of a house being constructed The pointed roof of a house being constructed

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2020/21?

17 February 2021

Unlocking brownfield sites through 'PropTech': a solution to the housing crisis?

Gonzalo Marquesini

11 February 2021

Gonzalo blog image Gonzalo blog image
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New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Model Design Code Consultation

05 February 2021
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Putting social housing on the Secretary of State’s New Year agenda

28 January 2021
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Planning for the Future - an update from MHCLG

15 January 2021
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Modern methods of construction – building the social housing sector’s awareness and confidence

14 December 2020
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Raising accessibility standards for new homes

10 December 2020
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How many homes did housing associations build in 2019/20?

04 December 2020
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How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2019/20?

04 December 2020
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Spending Review 2020

02 December 2020
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Spending Review 2020: housing measures announced

30 November 2020
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NHF response to the Spending Review

25 November 2020
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New shared ownership model consultation

19 November 2020
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Planning for the future – our consultation response

05 November 2020
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Update on the Spending Review and our political engagement

22 October 2020
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Government consultation on land ownership and control

21 October 2020
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Next steps on 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme

07 October 2020

When two crises collide

Stuart Heslop

01 October 2020

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The benefits of a long term affordable housing programme (webinar)

01 October 2020

Affordable rural homes are essential for prosperous communities

Martin Collett

28 September 2020

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Affordable Homes Programme - what does it mean?

22 September 2020
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NHF Chair questions minister about changes to the planning system

16 September 2020

We’re responding to the proposed planning reforms – and we need your help

Duncan Neish

15 September 2020

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The real ‘social housing waiting list’ is 500,000 more than official figures

15 September 2020
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People in housing need 2020

15 September 2020
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Details on the next Affordable Homes Programme announced

09 September 2020
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The influence of longer-term grant funding on affordable housing supply

09 September 2020
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Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 announcement

08 September 2020
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NHF Chair questions minister about new affordable homes programme

08 September 2020
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Planning for the future webinar

26 August 2020
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Update on the Affordable Homes Programme

26 August 2020

Housing associations are embracing modern methods of construction – but what are the main considerations for housing associations?

Andrew Dudley

19 August 2020

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Planning for the Future member briefing

14 August 2020
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HCLG Select Committee report supports NHF calls for more social homes

12 August 2020
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Planning white paper

07 August 2020
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Planning white paper

06 August 2020
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Retrofitting to net zero (webinar)

23 July 2020
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Draft Building Safety Bill published

21 July 2020
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New guidance for consulting with fire and rescue services on building projects

20 July 2020

Modern methods of construction (MMC) can help housing associations build more and better homes – but collaboration is key

Helen Greig

15 July 2020

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Updates on the Chancellor's financial statement and the Affordable Homes Programme

08 July 2020
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Investing in homes as part of the coronavirus recovery

07 July 2020
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Housing announcements in Prime Minister’s recovery speech

02 July 2020
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Economic recovery

30 June 2020
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Investment in housing to support recovery – an update on our work

24 June 2020

Why certainty in housing investment is vital

Tristan Carlyon

22 June 2020

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Report on long-term funding and the construction sector

18 June 2020
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New safety requirements for residential blocks

10 June 2020
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NHF Chair makes case in House of Lords for investment in social housing as part of coronavirus recovery

05 June 2020
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NHF Chair asks minister to prioritise building social housing in the economic recovery

13 May 2020

Building new homes remains a priority – even in unprecedented times

Anya Martin, Senior Researcher, National Housing Federation

04 May 2020

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First Homes – our consultation response

01 May 2020
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Construction and remediation work during coronavirus

01 May 2020
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Update on the First Homes consultation

27 March 2020
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Modern Methods of Construction lending issue

13 March 2020
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Response to Budget 2020

11 March 2020
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National Housing Federation launches shared ownership campaign

19 February 2020

Are you ready for the Future Homes Standard?

Catherine Ryder

18 February 2020

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MMC are an innovation we need to embrace

John Newbury

14 February 2020

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New First Homes policy

07 February 2020
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First Homes

07 February 2020
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The post-Brexit Budget and housing

30 January 2020
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Response to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’s report

30 January 2020
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How many homes did housing associations build in 2018/19?

24 January 2020
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Supply survey

24 January 2020
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Planning

24 January 2020
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Land

24 January 2020
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Funding and strategic partnerships

24 January 2020
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Building Better

24 January 2020
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Case study: Hart Homes - Watford

24 January 2020
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Case study: Greater Manchester Housing Providers

24 January 2020
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Case study: Gateshead Regeneration Partnership

24 January 2020
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Case study: Bridge Homes - Wakefield

24 January 2020
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Case study: Blaby District Council and emh group

24 January 2020
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Case study: Aspect Building Communities - Eastleigh Council and VIVID

24 January 2020
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Working in partnership to build new homes

24 January 2020
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Join our Delivering Great Homes national group

21 January 2020
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PfH

20 January 2020
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Supply

15 January 2020
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Reform of development corporations consultation response

24 December 2019

Housing associations are key to economic growth and building thriving communities

Dave Lakin

18 December 2019

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Top tips to make modern methods of construction work

Jon Hobbs

21 November 2019

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Development guide

06 November 2019
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Our policy work

29 October 2019
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Building Better, Building Beautiful interim report

23 October 2019

Green paper is an opportunity to improve the planning system

Duncan Neish

08 October 2019

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How many homes did housing associations deliver in quarter one 2019/20

01 October 2019
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Right to Shared Ownership

30 September 2019
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Capital grant required to meet social housing need in England 2021-2031

03 July 2019
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Our Spending Review submission to end the housing crisis

03 July 2019

Changes to standards for new homes

Duncan Neish

27 June 2019

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Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission

11 June 2019

Why partnership working holds the key to tackling the housing crisis

Gareth Lewis

21 February 2019

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Housing associations and local authorities working together to build more homes

Allister Young and Jon Lloyd-Owen

20 February 2019

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Rural life monitor 2017

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