Land for the Many: Community-led development will be on the agenda, regardless of who is in government

Bjorn Howard, group chief executive of housing association Aster Group, argues that community land trusts are set to become a mainstay for social housing now that both main Westminster parties have shown significant support for them.{...}

Our comment on PM Theresa May's £2 billion housing investment announcement

The Prime Minister’s long-term pledge is welcome recognition of the critically important role housing associations have to play in tackling the UK’s housing crisis over the next decade. We are making our own commitment to deliver 1,000 new homes every year by investing £2.1bn of our own capital between now and 2025.{...}

Making a stand against domestic abuse

Aster Group expands into West Sussex with new housebuilding JV

Housing association Aster Group has announced further expansion in the south of England with plans to build its first homes in West Sussex through a new joint venture with top 10 housebuilder, Linden Homes.{...}

Aster strengthens its presence in Oxfordshire with more than 400 new affordable homes

Aster Group has strengthened its foothold in Oxfordshire by announcing it will deliver 409 new homes across the county.{...}

Devizes MP Claire Perry hails “vital” new affordable housing development

Devizes MP Claire Perry visits Hambleton Avenue site.{...}

Aster Group raises £50m in new bond tap

Aster Group builds record number of homes

Housing association and developer Aster Group delivered 939 new homes last year, a 14 per cent increase on 2016’s total.{...}