Housing and Community
Charting the housing shortage and the challenges of the private rented sector.
PRS is ‘not fit for families’, says Shelter
Charity calls for landlord register and a consumer regulator for housing.
HHSRS ‘could benefit from a rebrand’
Review of rating system reveals stakeholder suggestions for improvement.
Calls for landlord register backed by coalition
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
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’
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
A third of all non-decent homes would cost just £1,000 to repair.
Croydon is latest council in housing scheme limbo
Scheme ‘is about relationship with landlords, not prosecution’, says councillor.
Job losses as Hastings licensing limbo drags on
Team faces losing experienced staff in a difficult recruitment area.
North London council awaiting licensing scheme approval after ten months
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
Central government has been considering scheme’s renewal since April.
