All Regulations articles – Page 11
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NewsMore than half of social landlords have taken action on noise complaints, Ombudsman says
Richard Blakeway says that despite progress, ‘there is still more work to do’
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NewsBlackrock-backed Heylo increases turnover by 25% in face of regulatory difficulties
Non-compliant for-profit posts revenue of £27.5m.
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NewsHigh Court allows legal challenge to Gove’s energy efficiency policy
Judicial review to look into government’s attempt to stop councils setting stricter rules for housing than national standards
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NewsGrenfell Tower final report delayed for the third time
The report will not be published before the seventh anniversary of the fire, as originally hoped
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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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In FocusThe general election race is on…what the parties are saying on housing, planning and building safety
The next general election is just months away. Housing Today looks at the key talking points.
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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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NewsSecond staircase design guidance will still result in delays to schemes, warns HBF
Ambiguity in newly-published documents means schemes will still be “impossible” to sign off, say housebuilders
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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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NewsHousing Forum calls for funding to help social landlords offset second staircase costs
Membership body says publication of technical guidance ends uncertainty over new rules but warns more funding is needed
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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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NewsLong-awaited guidance on second staircases published
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals
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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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NewsRent controls and homelessness duties outlined in new Scottish Housing Bill
The Scottish government introduces landmark legislation
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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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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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NewsLewisham Council found non-compliant as 5,000 fire safety actions overdue
London borough also has more than 2,000 homes that do not meet the Decent Homes standard
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CommentHow do we respond to the devastating affordable housing funding cuts in Scotland?
The social housing sector in Scotland is reeling from a 26% cut to affordable housing funding. But what can the sector do in response? asks Ryan Barclay