All Regulations articles
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NewsRegulator decides against requiring smaller social landlords to submit tenant satisfaction data
Decision follows pilot with 124 organisations
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NewsCIH announces learning unit exemption for experienced members
Move latest by the institute to help members meet new Competence and Conduct Standard
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CommentThinking holistically and increased funding for social landlords: how to improve the decency of our homes
The government’s proposed revamped Decent Homes standard is a crucial framework, but the plans could be improved, writes Mary Anne Bowring
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NewsRevamped Decent Homes Standard should not include communal and shared outdoor spaces, says G15
Sector bodies, including CIH and NHF, raise concerns about cost of proposed requirements as consultation closes
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NewsRisk management key to keeping tenants safe, RSH report finds
Regulator sets out key learning in its first annual casework review
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In FocusThe plan to cut the gateway 2 backlog: Key points from Tuesday’s parliamentary hearings on the BSR
This week saw an unusual amount of scrutiny of the Building Safety Regulator, with committees in both the Commons and the Lords examining the issue. Daniel Gayne watched the debates to find out where the troubled institution is headed
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NewsLGA calls for ‘minimum’ £2 a week rent convergence with flexibilities for further increases
G15 wants £3 convergence
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CommentOnly a £3 rent convergence premium can restore housing associations’ financial capacity quickly enough
As the government’s consultation on how to re-introduce the policy closes, Paul Hackett makes the case for a higher ceiling on rent increases.
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CommentThe government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action
Labour is enacting the biggest change to planning for 30 years – it is essential momentum continues, writes Wayne Douglas
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NewsTaylor Wimpey and Pocket Living figures among six appointed to building regulations review panel
New panel will review approved documents in line with Grenfell Inquiry recommendations
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CommentRushanara Ali case shows why Renters’ Rights Bill needs careful handling
The new legislation has a laudable aim but it must not end up removing thousands of homes from the market for 12 months, warns David Smith
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NewsSocial rents have fallen “significantly” in past decade, says Housing Forum
Membership body pleased to see rent convergence proposals
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NewsFresh gateway 2 guidance published in bid to speed up building safety approvals
Latest advice from Construction Leadership Council comes after official figures admit wait time for sign-off is nine months
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NewsKensington and Chelsea Council lifts ban on Grenfell insulation firm Siderise
Insulation manufacturer Siderise previously said decision by council was ‘without foundation or justification’
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CommentWill the gateway 2 building safety delays lead to more disputes?
As planning gridlock keeps schemes on hold and fingers are pointed, who will carry the can for delay costs, asks Sarah Rock
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NewsRegulator takes enforcement action against supported housing provider
RSH orders Easy Housing Association to appoint a manager as it ‘persistently’ fails to address failings
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CommentIt is essential to ensure remediation schemes consider residents
Two years on from the government’s code of practice for remediating residential buildings, how successfully are landlords putting residents at the heart of the projects? Jenny Preece assesses
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NewsMayors to be given stronger powers to speed up housing and infrastructure delivery in devolution bill
Legislation was formally introduced to parliament on Thursday
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NewsSector leaders warn of cuts to supported housing services unless proposed licensing scheme is amended
CIH, NHF, care providers and homelessness charities sign letter to social security minister Stephen Timms and homelessness minister Rushanara Ali
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NewsRegulator downgrades Birmingham provider and puts Phoenix under review
Sustain UK handed V3 grading