Affordable Housing
London Square launches its Square Roots affordable arm and agrees deal that will lead to 141 new homes
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Social Housing
A landmark moment as decision is made for Sefton Council to re-enter into social housing
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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
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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
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Security of Tenure
Ban on bailiff enforced evictions extended
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Leaseholders' Rights
Millions of leaseholders will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years
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Updates on housing related Bills before Parliament
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Housing Provision
More than 500 applications to Welsh empty homes grant scheme
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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
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Information Technology
IT Eye Update - an overview of news from IT organisations working with social landlords
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Social Landlords
Our January edition of Housing Plus - taking a look at how social landlords often go 'a step further'
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Refurbishment & Improvements
New lease of life for Salford tower once earmarked for demolition
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Employment Initiatives
Clarion Housing Group leads consortium that will create more than 800 new 'Kickstart' jobs for young people
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'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
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Building Safety Measures
Article considers the safety in homes aspects of the Social Housing White Paper
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Ombudsman
Housing Ombudsman finds severe maladministration on Orbit case
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