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Allocations for local people – the Government says
A DCLG press release accompanying the guidance provides some background to this issue: 1 in 6 of all existing social housing tenants in London…
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Speed dating for mutual exchanges
The lack of affordable homes and its impact on the mobility of social housing tenants remains a major concern for the sector. Now, with the welfare benefit…
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Are cities really complying with affordable housing targets?
Housebuilders and councils in Britain’s biggest cities are failing to comply with affordable housing targets, and even ripping up legal commitments to build cheaper homes. A…
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Nottingham landlords sign policy to support tenants through underoccupation
Asra Housing Group, Nottingham Council, Nottingham City Homes and Nottingham Community Housing Association have signed up to the policy in order to control rising…
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Empty homes fund launched
Government funding of £3m is behind the National Empty Homes Loans Fund (NEHLF) which launched yesterday The Fund, first announced in June 2012, is…
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Aragon HA report a 49% increase in arrears in the 1st 100 days of the bedroom tax
In the first 100 days of the bedroom tax, the number of affected residents who have fallen behind on their rent has increased 49%. …
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New right for tenants to transfer from Autumn 2013
Housing Minister Mark Prisk has announced that new powers, due to come into force in autumn 2013, will give social housing tenants the right to request…
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Is work supporting homeless people?
The Work and Pensions Committee has published two reports from an inquiry which asked, ‘Can the Work Programme work for all user groups?’ Several housing organisations…
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Bedroom tax blamed for increased staffing on empty homes
The Government’s ‘bedroom tax’ has led to an increase in the demand for void professionals as more social housing tenants downsize their property. The…
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Homelessness and Allocations advice
As the Government closes down homeless advice services, you might find this useful briefing from one of the team who have helped LAs improve…
