12/5/2020 update
The Housing Secretary set out the government’s plan to
re-start housing market.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick
announced that the government has launched a ‘Safe
Working Charter’ with The Home Builders Federation,
enabling home builders to return to work safely.
1/5/2020 update
You can read the
article here via LinkedIn.
The piece was originally published by Estates Gazette
online on 24th April 2020 and in print on 30th April 2020.
We understand that coronavirus (COVID-19) is worrying and
that things still feel very uncertain. There are many
questions about what coronavirus means for Help to Buy:
Equity Loan customers and we aim to answer some of these on
our Information for Help
to Buy: Equity Loan customers during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Frequently Asked Questions Page
15/4/20 update
Homes England ramps up development pipeline to support the
housing market
We have acquired 19 sites in the last financial year worth
£180 million, with the capacity for 5,000 new homes across
the country.
We’re taking a long-term view of housing demand to develop
a strong pipeline of projects to support the recovery of
the housebuilding sector from COVID-19.
You can read our
full press release here
8/4/20 update
Homes England End of Year Statement from Nick Walkley
At this unusual and challenging time for us all, our Chief
Executive, Nick Walkley has made a statement on the end of
the financial year 2019/2020.
For Homes England, it’s a moment to reflect on what we have
achieved with partners across the housing sector and
remember how much can be achieved by working creatively in
partnership.
You can read Nick’s
full statement here
17/3/20 update
Changes to Homes England’s ways of working
Following guidance from the Prime Minister to avoid
non-essential travel, from 17th March 2020 we will be
working remotely as an organisation with staff working from
home until further notice.
As part of business continuity protocols, we have been
thoroughly testing our technology & are confident we
can continue to operate fully. We have also withdrawn from
upcoming conferences & other business engagements.
As an outward-facing national agency, we are taking these
steps to protect both our staff & partners & are
grateful for everybody’s continued support.
We are determined to support the government at this time.
The most important contribution we can make is to continue
working with our partners to complete transactions &
continue building the pipeline to support housebuilding.
Colleagues will be contacting partners regards current
business priorities. If you need to speak to us, contact us
on:
Email: enquiries@homesengland.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 1234 500
We will be providing updates on any further operational
changes but our clear message at this time is Homes England
is fully operational & determined to continue doing
business.
We wish you and your organisation well. Please do get in
touch if we can be of assistance.
