Alex Funk
Alex is a reporter at Housing Today, Building, and Building Design
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In FocusIs the social housing sector ready for Awaab’s Law?
The first phase of Awaab’s Law comes into effect from next week, but what have social landlords been doing to prepare? Alex Funk speaks to experts and providers to find out
NewsBarratt appoints East London operations director
Promotion is latest in a series of leadership changes in the capital
NewsSocial rent arrears fall for second consecutive month, says Housemark
But repairs completions down 16% in August from July
NewsWatkin Jones gets green light for 800 homes in Edinburgh
Scheme was previously delayed following noise related concerns
NewsLloyds Living appoints new CEO
Matt Burgess steps up from acting chief executive and chief investment officer roles
NewsThe Crown Estate acquires site for Harwell science hub and housing expansion
Plot sits within Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor
NewsMaslow Capital invests £122m in south-east London regeneration scheme
Project will deliver 487 co-living homes, a hotel and a pet hospital
NewsHouse price growth lower than average in October, says Rightmove
Property website says decade-high level of property for sale limits seller pricing power
NewsPlans in for last phase of 3,000-home Elephant Park regeneration
Proposals include 678 co-living homes and homes for social rent
NewsLeeds Council approves PRS licensing scheme
The initiative will cover around 12,500 homes in deprived communities
NewsGateshead Council seeks ‘final thoughts’ on 1,000-home waterfront plan
Scheme is part of wider regeneration that could deliver over 4,500 homes in total
NewsMajority of household growth to 2043 expected to come from over 65s, says Age UK
Charity calls on government to address “chronic” shortage of suitable homes for older people
NewsCIH national director for Scotland to exit role
Professional body looking for someone to take over from Callum Chomczuk at the end of the year
NewsEaling Council signs deal to take on social rented homes at £800m Acton Gardens scheme
Vistry Group and L&Q have forward sold 110 homes at 3,463-home estate
NewsCIH hires new head of policy and external affairs from HQN
Chloe Fletcher will oversee the professional body’s efforts to shape housing policy and advocate for the sector
NewsNew CIH president announces campaign to help housing professionals build resilience
Julie Haydon will raise money for mental health charity Mind during presidential term
NewsPlaces for People Scotland appoints new board chair
Solicitor Moira Sibbald takes over from Pamela Scott
NewsBarnsbury Housing Association appoints Richard Hill as new chair
BPHA chief executive and former HCA deputy will head the board at the Islington-based landlord
NewsOmbudsman raises concerns over Lewisham Council’s ‘defensive’ complaint handling guidance to staff
Watchdog says council is on a “long road towards improvement” following special investigation
NewsAcis Group appoints new chair
New chair Peter Noble was previously chief executive at a refugee centre