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Sector Risk Profile 2015
Here is the annual report from the HCA. Every organsiation has a risk map – make sure that the content of this is thorouhgly embedded…
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Extension of Childcare Hours – IPPR report
This briefing examines how best to deliver the proposed extension to the free offer of childcare hours. According to IPPR: “It also presents our…
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1% rent cuts – exemptions might not apply to all Supported Housing
The government has decided against exempting all supported housing from the 1% rent cut, an official document has confirmed. An impact assessment of the…
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JRF excellent graphic on the living wage
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Charity Commission concerns over Voluntary RTB
The Charity Commission has raised concerns over the National Housing Federation’s voluntary offer to extend Right to Buy to housing association tenants. In a…
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New flexi-rent scheme presented at the Conservative Conference
Home HA has revealed details of a new ‘flexi rent’ scheme, which it claims can deliver affordable housing without government grant. Home Group will publish…
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HCA to downgrae over poor data returns
Poor or late data submitted by housing associations to the regulator is undermining the Homes and Communities Agency’s new system of in-depth assessments, Julian…
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Housing planning rules to include starter homes and not homes for social rent
Councils will no longer be able to insist on affordable rented housing in planning agreements, following a radical change in government housing policy. David…
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Government thinks CEOs in HAs should be shared to reuce costs
Housing associations should consider sharing chief executives in order to save cash, Brandon Lewis has said. Speaking to Inside Housing at the Conservative Party…
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Law changes for Assured Shorthold Tenancies
I picked this up from the federation of small business – legal update – hope you find it useful: “Further significant changes made to…
