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Manchester councils sign housing agreement
Around 30 housing associations and 10 councils in Greater Manchester plan to agree a ‘memorandum of understanding’ to set joint targets across the region.…
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HAs to be exempt from public sector pay limits
The government will move to exempt housing associations from a proposed £95,000 cap on public sector employee exit payments. Accordng to inside Housing: “Social…
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HAs might have to ax non-stautory repairs
Housing associations are seeking legal advice about their statutory requirements as they look to cut back on repairs and maintenance services without breaking the…
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Maximum payment for HB to be set – spending review
Housing benefit for social housing tenants will be capped in line with the private sector to stop social landlords charging “inflated rent”, George Osborne…
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Deregulaton for HAs to come in 2 phases
Deregulation of housing associations is now likely to happen in two phases, the new head of regulation at the Homes and Communities Agency has…
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Merger code for HAs
The 10 principles forming the first merger code for English housing associations. According to Inside Housing: The National Housing Federation’s board on Wednesday approved…
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Request to exempt supported housing from LHA
Ministers are facing calls to exempt supported housing from the Local Housing Allowance cap, following warnings that schemes for vulnerable people could be scrapped.…
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Review of housebuilding regulation
Ministers have launched a review of regulations affecting house builders. A Cutting Red Tape review will examine issues including roads and infrastructure rules for…
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Commission launched into how councils can build more homes
A commission has been launched to investigate how councils can build more homes. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents 372 councils in England…
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HAs cut down on development of new homes
Housing associations reduced plans to invest in new homes by £1bn in the months following George Osborne’s rent cut. According to Inside Housing: “In…
