Bath and North East Somerset adopt net-zero housing policy West country council is the first in England to implement a net-zero housing policy Find out more
Amendments aim to improve standards in social housing Social landlords will be required to address complaints of damp and mould within strict timeframes as part of Awaab’s Law, announced in February Find out more
Tough year ahead for private renters, warns UKALA Renters face a difficult year ahead as payments increase but the number of available properties decreases, according to a new survey from the UKALA Find out more
PRS is ‘not fit for families’, says Shelter 27 May 2021, Katie Coyne Charity calls for landlord register and a consumer regulator for housing. HHSRS ‘could benefit from a rebrand’ 20 May 2021, Sarah Campbell Review of rating system reveals stakeholder suggestions for improvement. Calls for landlord register backed by coalition 15 April 2021, Katie Coyne Two years on from government’s pledge to scrap no-fault evictions – and no change in sight. Social housing sector crying out for electrical safety checks 15 April 2021, Sarah Campbell Mandate electrical checks across all rented housing in the same way as gas safety, urges charity. Tales from the front line: ‘The old system was clunky’ 15 April 2021, Katie Coyne A new inspection scheme is helping London authorities fulfil their obligation to inspect all temporary accommodation annually. Ageing population makes poor quality housing an even greater concern 04 March 2021, Katie Coyne A third of all non-decent homes would cost just £1,000 to repair. Croydon is latest council in housing scheme limbo 04 February 2021, Katie Coyne Scheme ‘is about relationship with landlords, not prosecution’, says councillor. Job losses as Hastings licensing limbo drags on 21 January 2021, Katie Coyne Team faces losing experienced staff in a difficult recruitment area. North London council awaiting licensing scheme approval after ten months 22 December 2020, Katie Coyne Poor quality housing is one of the biggest determinants of life chances, says leader of Enfield Council. Hastings housing team in limbo as they wait for decision on licensing scheme’s future 26 November 2020, Katie Coyne Central government has been considering scheme’s renewal since April.
PRS is ‘not fit for families’, says Shelter 27 May 2021, Katie Coyne Charity calls for landlord register and a consumer regulator for housing.
HHSRS ‘could benefit from a rebrand’ 20 May 2021, Sarah Campbell Review of rating system reveals stakeholder suggestions for improvement.
Calls for landlord register backed by coalition 15 April 2021, Katie Coyne Two years on from government’s pledge to scrap no-fault evictions – and no change in sight.
Social housing sector crying out for electrical safety checks 15 April 2021, Sarah Campbell Mandate electrical checks across all rented housing in the same way as gas safety, urges charity.
Tales from the front line: ‘The old system was clunky’ 15 April 2021, Katie Coyne A new inspection scheme is helping London authorities fulfil their obligation to inspect all temporary accommodation annually.
Ageing population makes poor quality housing an even greater concern 04 March 2021, Katie Coyne A third of all non-decent homes would cost just £1,000 to repair.
Croydon is latest council in housing scheme limbo 04 February 2021, Katie Coyne Scheme ‘is about relationship with landlords, not prosecution’, says councillor.
Job losses as Hastings licensing limbo drags on 21 January 2021, Katie Coyne Team faces losing experienced staff in a difficult recruitment area.
North London council awaiting licensing scheme approval after ten months 22 December 2020, Katie Coyne Poor quality housing is one of the biggest determinants of life chances, says leader of Enfield Council.
Hastings housing team in limbo as they wait for decision on licensing scheme’s future 26 November 2020, Katie Coyne Central government has been considering scheme’s renewal since April.