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HCA consumer standard report 5
The HCA said it received 532 referrals in 2016/17, a 15% increase on the previous year. 105 were investigated and seven led to the…
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HCA consider de-registering providers
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has considered de-registering London District Housing Association (LDHA), formerly known as Faithland, at a series of meetings of…
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Grenfell Tower fire tragedy – some views brought togather
Here is a round up of the debate as 120 tower blocks tested so far have all failed the safety test based on cladding…
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VFM new regulatory standard to be released after election
The social housing regulator will launch a consultation on its Value for Money Standard, which will propose using the newly developed Sector Scorecard to…
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Charity Commission warms about permisisons required to dispose of stock
Housing associations have been reminded they may need to seek consent from the Charity Commission before selling assets if they are registered charities. From…
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Reglators concerns over risk and deregulation from 6th April 17
Fiona MacGregor, executive director of regulation at the Homes and Communities Agencysaid to indide Housing “This basically transfers quite a lot of the risk from…
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Repeat referrals for HAs to HCA
Eight housing associations have been reported to the regulator by official bodies more than once over the past five years because of repairs and…
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HCA Deregulation guidance published
The Homes and Communities Agency has published guidance on a package of deregulatory changes for social landlords due to come into force in April.…
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Dergerulation on 6th April and proposed new tenant consultation requirements
Where are we now? This is a useful summary, we can expect powers for Councils to appoint and use their golden share on HAs…
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HCA critisises BHA for failing to manage risk
Broadacres Housing Association (BHA) was downgraded to a non-compliant G3 this morning, after the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) slammed its board for failing…
