All housing association articles
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CommentStarmer’s ‘greybelt’ plans are welcome but we must not forget about the longer-term suitability of homes
The government must act now and implement the accessible and adaptable homes standard, writes Nick Apetroaie
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NewsSovereign Network Group’s Titherington to stand down
Well-known housing veteran says SNG role is his ‘last big job’ after career spanning several decades.
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis to post deficit after identifying £110m in one-off costs
Building safety liabilities and asset impairments will put housing association giant in the red in 2023/24
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NewsScottish housing association reprimanded for data breach
Clyde Valley Housing Association made residents’ personal information available on online customer portal
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CommentGovernment must strike the right balance in welcome drive to raise standards
The intention behind the Competence and Conduct Standard is a good one but ministers must listen to industry feedback and beware a one-size-fits-all solution to a complex problem, argues Paul Hackett
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NewsOnward Homes appoints permanent executive finance director
Danielle James, who has been interim since November, will be given the role on a permanent basis from Monday.
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NewsRiverside upgraded and Muir Group downgraded in latest regulatory judgements
Regulator of Social Housing finds Riverside is ‘able to control’ its organisation after merger with One Housing Group
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NewsPlaces for People acquires former Inland Homes for-profit provider
230,000-home housing association buys non-compliant Rosewood Housing
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NewsClarion continues stock disposal plan with sale of 140 homes
125,000-home association sells stock to 13,000-home Grand Union Housing Group
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NewsS&P warns Settle’s ‘aggressive’ approach to investment could weaken finances
10,000-home provider’s interest cover expected to remain low amid increased spend
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CommentHow tenure-blind design can help chip away at social housing stigma
‘Poor doors’ can reinforce segregation based on economic status, but there are often good reasons why affordable housing is kept separate from market sale homes. This circle can be squared, writes James Zamchick
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NewsJohnnie Johnson becomes part of Sanctuary
Sanctuary’s takeover of 5,000-home Johnnie Johnson Housing has formally completed. Stockport-based Johnnie Johnson, which specialises in housing for older people is now a subsidiary of 120,000-home Sanctuary. It will continue as a standalone part of the business while further integration plans are discussed. Craig Moule, chief executive, Sanctuary ...
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CommentMinisters must think of housing as national infrastructure - not as an addition to national debt
Long-term investment in housing would create economic benefits, supporting growth, jobs, skills and supply chains, argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith
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NewsVistry signs £76m partnership deal to build 259 homes in Devon
The scheme for LiveWest is part of a 5,500-home transformation of Sherford
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CommentMany housing associations’ earnings aren’t enough to cover costs – it’s grave news for housing delivery
As interest cover falls to record lows, ministers must help registered providers rebuild their financial capacity, argues Paul Hackett
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NewsDLUHC must move beyond ‘piecemeal tweaks’ and think long-term, say housing associations
Sector says Michael Gove’s reforms announced this week are not sufficient to solve the housing crisis
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NewsStonewater completes takeover of 1,600-home Surrey housing association
Mount Green has officially joined 37,000-home association as a subsidiary
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NewsPiers Williamson steps down from The Housing Finance Corporation after 22 years
Abrdn Investment Manager director Priya Nair will replace Williamson as chief executive
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NewsClarion development down by a third amid ‘challenging market conditions’
125,000-home association posts lower turnover and surplus as it increases spend on existing stock