All articles by Olivia Barber – Page 16
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NewsAlmost nine in 10 housing associations report uptick in quarterly completions
Latest exclusive Housing Today boardroom data published today
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NewsMajority of British homes only meet insulation standards of the 1970s or earlier, study finds
The average ‘insulation age’ of homes across the country is at least 48 years old
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NewsEast Midlands housing association appoints new chief executive
Futures Housing Group has appointed Tim Mulvenna as its new CEO
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NewsScottish affordable homes framework worth £1.5bn reopens for bids
The framework was initially launched in 2019 to accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new affordable homes
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NewsDLUHC extends rent settlement for social landlords until 2026
NHF continues to call on the government to introduce a 10-year rent settlement
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NewsPlaces for People hires permanent chief risk officer
Judy Hardy was appointed to the role on an interim basis in September last year
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NewsSocial housing providers ‘not yet ready for Ombudsman’s complaint-handling code’ says Housemark
The housing data specialist, Housemark, has found that housing providers are still reporting low complaint volumes
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NewsA2Dominion appoints two new directors to its property services team
The 38,000-home housing association has appointed new building safety and asset directors
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NewsFirst phase of 6,000-home Hampshire garden village gets go ahead
£2bn garden village development will deliver a new district and village centre
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NewsPeabody appoints former Southern director as group treasurer
Tariq Kazi was involved in setting up the government’s affordable homes loan programme
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NewsConservative MPs set to revolt against government plans to criminalise rough sleeping
Over 40 Conservative MPs to vote against legislation
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NewsRSH brings new consumer standards and proactive approach into force
The new regulations housing providers must adhere to were implemented yesterday
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In FocusEvolution or revolution? What new consumer standards mean for RPs
The Regulator of Social Housing’s revised consumer standards and proactive approach come into effect on 1 April. Olivia Barber finds out what the changes will mean for the sector
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In Focus‘Enabling people to be their best in a home they love’: Talking growth with Bronwen Rapley
The former solicitor and Onward Homes boss tells Olivia Barber about her time at the regulator, her customer-focused mission and her secrets for navigating mergers
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NewsNorth-east council to close ALMO after 18 years
South Tyneside Council follows nearby Newcastle City Council in moving management of its stock in-house
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NewsNorth East council leaders sign devolution deal
The deal will give the mayoral combined authority housing powers and will make available £100m in funding, including £37m of flexible funding for brownfield remediation
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NewsPlaces for People’s 234-home canalside development in Birmingham approved
The scheme will be built in Ladywood, close to the Birmingham main line canal
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NewsHouse prices increased 1.5% in March, says Rightmove
Increase exceeds historical trends for this time of year
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NewsSadiq Khan announces £100m housing kickstart fund
The fund’s objective is to revive housing schemes that have been stalled due to economic challenges