Improvements Proposed for Private Sector Tenants

A new package of measures to strengthen consumer protections for tenants living in private rented accommodation was announced.

'Kick Start' Funding for Two London Schemes

The HCA London Board is to invest over £16 million in two projects from its programme to 'kick start' developments affected by the economic downturn.

HCA Unveils Housing Package Details

The Homes and Communities Agency published on-line guidance of how developers and local authorities can bid for two elements of the additional £635 million housing funding package announced in April's Budget.

Private Landlords Letting to More HB Claimants

A new report from research agency BDRC finds that more of Britain's private landlords are renting their properties to Housing Benefit claimants.

UK Smart Meter Roll Out Moves Forward

All homes in Britain will have smart meters installed by 2020, which will see Great Britain become the first country in the world to have an overhaul of this size for both electricity and gas meters.

New Protections for Park Home Residents

Park and mobile home residents will get more protection from rogue site owners and get easier access to justice if they have a dispute with their site owner under new proposals published.

Audit Commission Reports

The monthly summary of selected local authority and housing association inspection reports issued by the Audit Commission during the month.

Single Conversation Guidance Published

The HCA published guidance to help its partners deliver the aims of its new business process - the Single Conversation - to create affordable, enjoyable and attractive places where people want to live.

Promising Start in Clearing Backlog of Unsold Homes

Latest figures from the TSA show that housing associations have made a promising start in clearing the backlog of unsold shared ownership properties.

Transformation of Hackney Homeless Hostel Completed

A £5 million transformation of a homeless hostel in Hackney is helping to break the cycle of homeless and social exclusion by reinvigorating residents and opening up new opportunities within the community.

HCA Appoints Experts to Advise on Key Areas

The Homes and Communities Agency created two groups to advise it on its strategy regarding 'equality and diversity' and issues relating to 'vulnerable and older people'.