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Learn more about Aster and the issues we care about from our people.

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My first year as an apprentice at Aster

Life at Aster

After leaving school, having not progressed any further than A Levels, I moved between several different jobs looking for a fulfilling path.

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Our comment on the Spring Statement

Housing

“The commitment to affordable housing development in London is a positive move by the Government, which is very welcome."

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Our comment on May's speech

Housing

“The Prime Minister’s speech emphasises housing’s continued presence at the top of the political agenda. While the government’s renewed focus on meeting delivery rates is important, we want to see more done to support alternative types of housing."

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Our comment on latest IFS report on the decline in homeownership for middle earners

Housing

“The IFS data confirms that the housing market is simply broken for many young people from every social background. "

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Our comment on the ONS house price index

Housing

“No doubt homeowners will be pleased that house prices are rising at a slightly increased pace but this will be disheartening news for those who are striving to get on the property ladder and are already having to contend with high private-market rental prices."

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The power of good onboarding!

Life at Aster

It’s an exciting time. You have just been offered a fantastic job. A new position, new relationships, and new opportunities await you!

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Our comment on the new housing minister

Housing

“This government has made important commitments to the housing sector over the past year and what’s needed now is continuity and stability so that these vital ambitions can be achieved.

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Budget housing announcements response

Shared ownership Housing

We welcome the clear-cut push to increase housing stock, but would have liked Mr Hammond to have acknowledged that variety is as much a problem as volume for the sector.

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