Affordable Housing

London Square launches its Square Roots affordable arm and agrees deal that will lead to 141 new homes

Social Housing

A landmark moment as decision is made for Sefton Council to re-enter into social housing

Energy Efficiency

All homes will have to meet rigorous new energy efficiency standards to lower energy consumption

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Altair launches its sustainability report 'Housing the Green Revolution - Pioneering the way forward'

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Green homes revolution could be worth billions to the Scottish economy

Youth homelessness campaign targets those struggling due to Covid

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Around 450 primary schools' worth of children stuck in temporary accommodation during lockdown

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Extra COVID protections for rough sleepers and renters

Security of Tenure

Ban on bailiff enforced evictions extended

Leaseholders' Rights

Millions of leaseholders will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years

Updates on housing related Bills before Parliament

Housing Provision

More than 500 applications to Welsh empty homes grant scheme

Fire Precautions

White Paper published which proposes a new Building Safety Regime for Wales

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Flat owners applying for government grant to remove cladding told not to talk to press

Information Technology

IT Eye Update - an overview of news from IT organisations working with social landlords

Social Landlords

Our January edition of Housing Plus - taking a look at how social landlords often go 'a step further'

Refurbishment & Improvements

New lease of life for Salford tower once earmarked for demolition

Employment Initiatives

Clarion Housing Group leads consortium that will create more than 800 new 'Kickstart' jobs for young people

'Right to Regenerate' to turn derelict buildings into homes and community assets

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New regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe Read more...

Housing for Disabled People

Ministers sat on accessible housing research for up to four years

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Over half of English local housing policies still failing disabled & older people

Building Safety Measures

Article considers the safety in homes aspects of the Social Housing White Paper

Ombudsman

Housing Ombudsman finds severe maladministration on Orbit case

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