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Monday 11 April 2016
ONS classification of HAs to be re-considered this year
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed it will review whether to reclassify housing associations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as public…
Tagged: Regulation
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Monday 11 April 2016
London potential Mayors – debate housing
Here is an article from the Guradian on line on the biggest issue of debate – housing in London. With the London mayoral election happening…
Tagged: Housing Strategy
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Sunday 13 March 2016
What housing strategy?
Just when we are all wondering if there is a housing strategy in the country – this comes out: Inside Housing reported: “David Cameron…
Tagged: House Building Housing Strategy
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Changes to “local connection” in allocation of social homes
An Inside Housing survey reveals 159 English councils have struck 237,793 people off their waiting lists and barred a further 42,994 new applicants since…
Tagged: Allocations
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Consultation paper on the HCA – comment by 24th March
The government has launched a call for evidence about the Homes and Communities Agency as it considers whether to axe the body. According to…
Tagged: Goverance Regulation
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Lenders and Govt still to agree terms for starter homes
Major lenders have warned government officials they will not support Starter Homes unless ministers agree to a major climbdown over the discount period. Accoridng…
Tagged: House Building
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Delays in commitment to provision of care and support homes
Social landlords are warning they could be forced to can specialist housing projects after a five-month delay to a £155m capital funding scheme. According…
Tagged: Care and Support House Building
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Buy to let market on the increse
The rapidly growing Buy to Let market is increasing risks to the housing market, according to the Bank of England. According to 24 housing:…
Tagged: Private Sector Housing
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Sunday 13 March 2016
Private sector tenants are stayng longer
The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says heightened preparation must include thorough administration and more thought about the choice of furniture and interior…
Tagged: Private Sector Housing
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Wednesday 2 March 2016
Residents without gas take action
Residents left without gas for the last month are taking legal action against one of the country’s oldest social landlords to force them to…
Tagged: Repairs
