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New immigration rules on tenancy checks from 1st Feb 2016
Thqe guradian say that 7 in 10 landlords do not understand the immigration rules – the new “right to rent” rules that oblige them to…
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Will HAs set up sister companies to manage stock?
Housing associations are consulting lawyers about setting up ‘sister companies’ to free stock from the effect of government policies. Deregulatory measures contained in the…
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Section 106 to have a resolution plan
Proposals to allow a third party to resolve affordable housing disputes could make it more difficult for councils to ensure suitable development. Inside Hosuing…
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Substantial closure of Supported housing if LHA rent cap goes ahead
Ninety five per cent of supported housing providers would be forced to wind up housing schemes for the most vulnerable if a planned benefits…
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HCA innovation consultation closes on 29th Jan
Have your say – here is their consultation document: HCA informal consultation on innovation plans …
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Lifetime tenancies to continue for transferring tenants – update
Local authorities will still in some cases be able to offer lifetime tenancies to existing secure tenants who have opted to move to another…
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HCA Resurects Fees
The English social housing regulator is likely to raise again the prospect of charging housing associations fees to generate income following the latest round…
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Supported housing rents
Supported housing providers will still be able to raise their rents on re-lets by up to 10%, despite the 1% social rent cut, a…
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Problem debts – wisdom from JRF
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Call for a new approach to retirement housing
A national task force should be set up to focus on increasing the supply of retirement housing, a report has recommended. United for All…
