All articles by Steve Douglas
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CommentNew policies – some old themes
The Johnson government must not forget important themes from previous administrations as Javid looks to spending review
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CommentOnce the aim was homes for heroes – now it’s fitness for human habitation
Inadequate housing supply and poor-quality homes are a problem that in the 21st-century we should be able to solve
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CommentAre these new models of housing delivery the future?
It’s all a little topsy turvy but the housing sector suggests that the traditional domains of single specialism expertise are increasingly of the past
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CommentIs government creating a sustainable housing policy framework?
Like Brexit, housing policy is an environment fraught with uncertainty, writes Steve Douglas
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Comment£2bn new money for social housing – is it a story?
Those in the room for Prime Minister Theresa May’s social housing announcement applauded, but those outside gave it short shrift - is this policy enough to deliver what’s required?
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CommentThe new NPPF: will it deliver the numbers?
The latest updates to planning policy need to be seen in the context of a slew of recent reports and analysis, suggesting development is likely to continue to be subject to local interpretation and testing
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CommentHousing: Will it ever get a settled housing strategy?
The housing sector once again finds itself frustrated at the loss of continuity and uncertainty over the future direction of housing policy
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CommentHousing hits the headlines - but how much will actually be in the budget?
Altair’s Steve Douglas responds to the news that housing could be set for a significant budgetary boost
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CommentThe London Housing Strategy 2017: Much to like but delivery is key
There is much to like in the Mayor’s London Housing Strategy, which was published this week for a three month consultation. It’s an old fashioned, down to earth housing strategy, covering different tenures and price points, housing need, different providers - including SMEs, self builders, housing associations and traditional ...
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CommentGrenfell review must be considered and fearless
Politicians and professionals must be responsible and forensic in seeking the truth
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CommentWhy was housing ignored in the Budget?
Housing didn’t get a mention on Wednesday but other government announcements show a clear direction of travel
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CommentHousing white paper: Strategy needs delivery
The housing white paper represents a big policy shift and contains some bold ideas, but it is just a set of principles until it is delivered
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CommentA much needed boost for affordable housing
London is set to be the big winner of the Autumn Statement commitment to affordable homes, and the GLA’s new guidelines will help too
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CommentSink estates: Has their time come?
We don’t plan and invest for the long term. £140m will help identify the issues on particular estates but it won’t tackle the root causes
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CommentHousing association reclassification - what it means
The ONS’s decision to put £60bn of housing association debt on the public sector books is no cause for panic
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CommentCouncils can find a way to make Right to Buy work for them
Housing associations can help councils ease the pain of ‘forced’ housing sales
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CommentThe future of associations is rooted in their history
The reduction in housing association rental income won’t be as hard-hitting if associations keep their cool
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CommentA solution to the home ownership crisis?
A new social enterprise aims to help those struggling to raise a deposit
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CommentHousing associations are taking back control
When it comes to asset management more and more HAs are ditching partnerships with contractors and managing their own affairs, but what are the risks?
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CommentIs right to buy the right solution?
Far from conservative, the new government could see a housing revolution