All Regulations articles
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NewsHold-ups now dogging gateway 3 approvals, FOI reveals
Law firm Irwin Mitchell says 44 schemes waiting more than three months for sign-off with decisions supposed to be within eight weeks
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NewsSocial landlords widely inconsistent in the way they are triaging hazards under Awaab’s law, says Housemark
Analysis by benchmarking firm reveals social landlords largely meeting new requirements that came into effect in October but there are issues around interpretation and capacity
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CommentHow and why social landlords should say sorry to residents
The Housing Ombudsman orders 4,000 apologies a year. Richard Blakeway explains why social landlords should not shy away from saying sorry
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NewsSocial landlords operating heat networks now subject to greater regulation
NHF and CIH urge providers to make sure they understand new Ofgem requirements
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NewsSector reacts as MHCLG announces new social housing taskforce and changes to section 106 and HRAs
Details of rent convergence expected later today as part of affordable housing package
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NewsBlakeway confirms tenure as Housing Ombudsman will end in July
No further extensions to former London deputy mayor’s time in watchdog role
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CommentFinally – we have government policy to help prevent homes overheating
The Warm Homes Plan published this week is the first time the government has grasped the nettle on extreme heat, writes Matthew Scott
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NewsRSH confirms 1.8% fee increase for large RPs and 5% for councils
Jonathan Walters says fees unspent in 2025/26 will be reimbursed
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NewsSocial housing regulator considers striking small housing association off the register
The Regulator of Social Housing’s enforcement actions comes after Pivotal failed to resolve “serious regulatory concerns”.
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NewsRSH reveals which RPs spent the most on repairs and maintenance in 2024/25 as investment surges
Housing associations’ repairs spend increases 14% in a year as providers focus on improving existing homes, says regulator
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In FocusWhat the latest documents tell us about the government’s progress on building safety
A flurry of progress reports, consultation documents, reviews and statements were put out by the government last week. Housing Today combs through the documents to unpack what has been achieved in responding to the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations and what is still to come
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NewsGosport latest council to receive lowest C4 consumer grading from regulator
’Fundamental changes’ needed to improve services after multiple serious failings found
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CommentWhy Supreme Court nutrient neutrality ruling is a win-win for nature and housing developers
A recent court ruling has provided crucial clarity which could pave the way for more projects, writes Jeremy Gardiner
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NewsNorthern Ireland Executive consults on proposed changes to Decent Homes Standard
Department for Communities outlines more ‘holistic approach’ in first changes to standard in more than 20 years
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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NewsHousing Forum and NHF welcome consultation on changes to VAT treatment of social housing sites
Changes to ’golden brick’ rule would ’ease cash flow pressures’ and boost housebuilding at no extra cost to the taxpayer, sector bodies argue
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NewsBudget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to ”take time to get the precise details right”
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CommentWhy the Renters’ Rights Act means a divided landscape for student housing
The government’s landmark bill to reshape the private rented sector is now on the statute book. Nikita Asher and Faye Craggs explain the likely impact
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NewsThird of investors report reduced appetite for investing in high-rise developments due to the Building Safety Act
Survey of 50 investors by Investec shows funders’ concerns over new regulations
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CommentRent convergence is essential for decent homes
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Elly Hoult makes the case for rent convergence with a £3 uplift