All articles by Alex Funk
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NewsOne in five social housing tenants dissatisfied with overall landlord services, latest TSM data shows
The regulator’s annual analysis shows only one in three residents satisfied with their landlord’s complaint handling
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NewsCMA reveals full details of agreement with housebuilders to end anti-competition probe
Seven housebuilders suspected of sharing price information formally sign up to several commitments, including £100m affordable housing payment
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NewsNorthern Ireland cuts social housing delivery grant rates for housing associations
Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations says the move ’raises real concerns’ around viability of current developments
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NewsLondon boroughs left billions of pounds short amid rising demand for homelessness support, warn councils
Current proposals under the government’s Fair Funding Review 2.0 could push local authorities in the capital towards bankruptcy, says London Councils coalition
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NewsHomes England, Muse and pensions insurer JV makes plans for first 590 homes
At least 75% of Habiko’s new homes in Chester and Warrington will be for affordable rent
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NewsMigrant housing provider ACH appoints new chair
Bristol-based provider supports refugees and migrants into housing and work
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NewsGovernment likely to fall 25% short of 1.5 million-home target, says CIH
Membership body’s latest UK Housing Review examines opportunities and risks in the government’s housing agenda
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NewsL&Q strengthens customer services with 87 new roles
New structure aims to increase staff visibility and improve communication with residents
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NewsHomes England seeks development partner for 2,500-home scheme in Newcastle
Forth Yards edges closer to on-site work after being left derelict for decades due to development complications
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NewsOmbudsman examines damp and mould ‘pinch points’ as Awaab’s Law takes effect
Watchdog’s latest report includes case of mushrooms growing on a child’s bedroom wall
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NewsRenters’ Rights Bill becomes law
Package of reforms including the abolition of section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions aims to give private rental tenants greater security
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NewsHackney seeks contractor for 341-home regeneration scheme
Around 340 homes are planned on 10 infill sites on the De Beauvoir Estate
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NewsAllison Homes’ group managing director leaves role
Jon Cook joined housebuilder last October from Places for People
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NewsPhase one of Awaab’s Law comes into effect
Social landlords from today must address emergency damp and mould hazards within 24 hours of reporting
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NewsPersimmon gets green light for 543 homes in west Wales
Scheme will deliver next phases of 1,850-home masterplan
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NewsBirmingham Council’s 3,500-home Druids Heath regeneration scheme approved
Council promises to provide for existing council tenants on estate and ensure homeowners are not priced out of the area
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NewsResidents told to leave RBH blocks due to safety concerns
The 229 affected households will receive relocation and financial support
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NewsMount Green appoints new chair
Heather Bowman was previously chief operating officer at Sovereign Housing
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NewsSupreme Court delivers ‘win’ for developers in ‘long-awaited’ nutrient neutrality ruling
CG Fry & Son’s appeal against Somerset Council upheld on the ground that a decision to discharge reserved matters conditions cannot be delayed by a subsequent change in government policy
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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