Hyde and Notting Hill bonds push margins to new lows
Two social landlords' bond issues have pushed margins down to the lowest level in recent years read more
Strong financial performance yields £19m surplus for Hyde
Rise in lettings income, high sales levels and tight operating costs control all contributed to positive result for developer read more
In Brief
Glasgow HA secondary transfers; Carr-Gomm joins Sanctuary; Luton CH joins Aldwyck; Derwent Living launches facilities management subsidiary read more
Notting Hill hits 110bp low with debut £180m bond issue
Kate Allen, Social Housing magazine
Notting Hill HT has issued a £180 million bond at a margin of 110 basis points over the gilt – the lowest achieved in recent years.... read more
Sector pitches for £5.9bn grant in 2011-15
The government should invest £5.9bn to provide 150,000 new affordable homes in 2011-15, the sector's Comprehensive Spending Review submission has said read more
Report shows scope for new rent products
Social housing providers have the scope to offer a wide range of rental-based housing products targetted at local market needs, according to a report read more
Shapps' cutbacks begin with council new-build and Kickstart schemes on the block
DCLG blames the move, which affects £450m of schemes, on funding shortfall for Labour's housing pledge read more
10bn yen currency swap nets PFP £76m placement
Places For People HG has undertaken an innovative private placement which involves a yen swap structure read more
London & Quadrant HG books largest-ever surplus and big rise in operating margin
Leading developer pledges to use financial strength to deliver new homes read more
Sector warned that coalition's VAT rise 'could eat up half our annual surplus'
Tax increase may add £277m to new repairs & maintenance contracts alone read more
Hyde drives down margins with £200m, 105bp issue
Kate Allen, Social Housing magazine
Hyde HG has issued a £200 million, 30-year bond at an all-in cost of 5.125 per cent, with a margin of 105 basis points over the 2038 UK gilt.... read more
FSA-registered fund aims to slake mortgage lending drought
New special purpose vehicle will use institutional investment to lend to house purchasers read more
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