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New regulation update from the RSH
The approach the Regulator of Social Housing takes to regulation, including what we can expect from them, how they work and how they intervene has…
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Increase in Regulator Fees for registered landlords
England’s Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has confirmed its plans to increase fees for housing associations by 15% in 2020/21 Fees_guidance_2020 The RSH expects…
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Grenfell recommendations Phase One from Sir Martin
These have all been accepted and agreed by govt There is no date for their implementation yet! Evacuation There were no plans to evacuate Grenfell…
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Early adopters invitations to LAs – Hackitt enq. recommendations
The government has invited a selection of local authorities to become ‘early adopters’ of recommendations proposed in the Hackitt Review of building safety. The…
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HA wins first ever sustainable homes label
Clarion has become the first housing association in the UK to be approved for a newly created sustainable housing label, which aims to help…
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Govt loses bedroom tax case
The government has lost its battle to impose the bedroom tax on partners of those with severe disabilities after the Supreme Court ruled that…
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Scotland launches dementia practice guide
It is estimated that 90,000 people are living with dementia in Scotland. A new practice framework aimed at improving the way that housing organisations…
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Rethinking allocations – CIH report
Rules and processes designed to decide who gets social housing may be failing people in greatest need, according to new research f In Rethinking Allocations,…
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Understanding Local Housing Markets
We just came across this publication from the LGA in June. Local authorities have a range of duties and wider interests in ensuring the…
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Spending Review
The governmets spending review slipped out without a fanfare due to the focus on Brexit. Here is the document you need to find out…
