News
10% rise in long-term empty homes in England over last five years
New GLA commissioned report reveals 60,000 rise in empty homes in last five years despite introduction of an empty homes premium in 2013…
£5m awarded to North Taunton estate regeneration project
North Taunton gets the first grant allocation following new regeneration flexibilities to the Affordable Home Programme…
Avoidable evictions – SNG and Shelter partner to lower rate
Shelter and newly-merged housing association SNG working together to reduce avoidable evictions.
National Housing Federation responds to net zero target revisions
The government updates its approach to how the UK will meet net zero by 2050
MERGER: Sovereign and Network Homes
Boards approve merger between Sovereign Housing Association and Network Homes.
LGA warns of £18m initial cost of new housing qualification requirements
LGA says councils could face £18m bill within first two years of new standards set by Social Housing (Regulation) Act and nearly £4m a year ongoing…
Hertfordshire pilot scheme to deliver seven highly energy efficient affordable homes
Highly energy efficient Hertfordshire scheme will provide Clarion with data on process and costs for Future Homes Standard ahead of new legislation…
GOVERNMENT: Long-term plan for housing
PM and Housing Secretary lay out government plans for tackling housing supply with regeneration and inner-city densification key…
Great Places and Stonebond partner to deliver over 600 affordable homes
600 new affordable homes coming for Greater Manchester and Cheshire in new partnership with Great Places and Stonebond…
JUNE ROUND UP: Greenoak, Housing 21, LFC and WDH
A snapshot of Housing Association news and moves hitting the headlines this month…