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Government wants more control over supported housing quality
The government will seek “greater oversight” of the quality of supported housing as it shifts funding responsibility to local authorities. According to Inside Housing:…
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U turn – back to seperation between regulation and investment at the HCA
The government plans to create a new social housing regulator, separate from the Homes and Communities Agency. A government spokesperson said this will be…
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Stop the Scandal – the case for action on mental health and rough sleeping
The new report, Stop the Scandal: the case for action on mental health and rough sleeping, shows over two thirds (68%) of these areas…
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Reduction on benfits cap hurts all sizes of households on benefits
How much is the cap? The benefit cap was reduced from 7 November 2016. The total amount a couple or a single parent can…
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HAs have the financial capacity to double homes built
Housing associations have the financial capacity to more than double the number of new homes they build each year within the next decade, according…
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The reglator is consulting on fees for regulation
Here is the consultation paper which is open for comment until January 2017. The proposal includes figures of £5 per home for 1000 + homes…
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Redfern Report into home ownership
Here is the report which suggests that homes being sold are reducing and young people buying is becoming rare: TW082_RR_online_PDF…
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Uk Housing review 2016
Here is the housing review – lots of info on homelessness, homes, hosuing issues and welfare: UKHR Briefing 2016…
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Housing in the north
Here is an important report for us northerners! The NHC Commission for Housing in the North has released its full report: A New Framework…
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Brexit – what does it mean for Housing
Here is a useful contribution from the CIH: Brexit and how it might affect migration, housing need and eligibility…
