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HA downgrade due to VFM
Magna Housing Group, which owns 8,500 homes in the South West, has been downgraded from a ‘G1’ to a ‘G2’ by the Homes and…
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Living wages in care homes and how to fund this
These are the findings in yet another excellent piece of research from JRF. This research investigated earnings below the Living Wage for staff in…
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Tackling homelessness could save money
Tackling homelessness early could save public services up to £18,000 for every person helped, according to research published by homelessness charity Crisis. According to…
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New report says – review your customer involvement
Family Mosaic say – The sector needs a ‘fundamental change of mindset’ to break away from the ‘empty ritual’ of resident engagement which fails…
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Work pitfalls – are you falling into them?
This useful report from one serve might help you diagnose and deal with your issues Why not join thir mailing list for more? Avoiding_the_common_workflow_pitfalls_whitepaper…
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Costs sharing for VAT reductions in HAs
Housing associations may get more involved in cost-sharing schemes to reduce tax bills, the National Housing Federation (NHF) has said. According to Inside Housing: “Only…
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Procurement – how to do better
In the changing landscape of social housing, the Guardian asked an expert how landlords can improve supply management to get the best results for…
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Sadeh Lok merges with incomunities
Two associations in Yorkshire have agreed to a merger that will see 1,100-home Sadeh Lok join 21,000-home Incommunities. According to inside Housing: Geraldine Howley:…
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Call for stock to go to BME HAs to sustain the sector
Councils and housing associations should pledge to support black and minority ethnic (BME) housing providers when they sell off stock, according to a draft…
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Helena and Golden Gates merge
A merger between two Mersey based landlords has been completed, creating a new 22,000 home group. According to Inside Housing: Golden Gates Housing Trust…
