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Treasury proposals for higher rents to be charged by rents developing HAs
The government is considering limiting rental income for non-developing social landlords in a bid to incentivise affordable house building. Treasury officials are understood to…
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Research into getting on-line for tenants?
A significant number of social housing tenants have no interest in accessing the internet, according to new research into digital inclusion. Orbit Group surveyed…
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Fuel poverty costs
Annual fuel poverty statistics published by the government have shown a slight drop in the number of households affected. The Department of Energy and…
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LAs advised to act early with council tax debts
Local authorities must intervene now to help residents take early action to deal with council tax debts and only use bailiffs to recover monies…
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Digital inclusion tips
Levels of digital exclusion are at a tipping point. According to the National Housing Federation, up to 90% of jobs now require some computer use, while offline…
