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Multi family housing increased by 46%
A 52% rise in UK house prices from 2005-2015 coincides with a 46% increase in multi-family households, according to 24 Housing. Newly released research from Aviva…
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JRF warn of bungalow sales to recoup cash
Older and disabled people could be disproportionately affected by plans to force councils in England to sell high-value social housing, campaigners say. The Joseph…
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IPPR reviews position of homeless adults and their support needs
This report shines a light on the predicament facing single homeless adults, who often struggle to access mainstream housing options and so end up…
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HCA relax in disposals rules not applicable to charities
Charitable HAs will still have to apply to a government body for permission to dispose of stock, despite ministers’ drive to reduce regulation. The Housing…
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HAs investigate graduate housing
A group of 20 housing associations in the north of England will commission research looking at how to build homes to appeal to graduates. The…
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Travellers needs may no longer be protected
Councils would no longer have a duty to assess the specific housing needs of Gypsies and Travellers, under proposed legislation. According to Inside Housing:…
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S 21 notices
From 1 October 2015 the Deregulation Act 2015, together with related regulations bring in a raft of changes for housing providers. These include significant…
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Empty Homes up north
Research published by national campaigning charity Empty Homes shows the proportion of homes that are long-term empty is greatest in the north of England.…
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Court ruling on waiting lists
Councils could have to overhaul residency requirements for social housing or risk a High Court challenge, following a landmark legal judgement. According to Inside…
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Relet times are falling
The number of days social landlords are taking to re-let empty homes is dropping despite the impact of the bedroom tax, exclusive research has…
