All Regulations articles – Page 7
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Comment
Government must provide more clarity on the Future Homes Standard
The industry needs support and a roadmap in order to deliver more energy efficient homes, writes David Thomas
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Octavia Housing breaches standards after ‘setting unrealistic budgets’
Regulator raps 5,000-home landlord over poor financial planning
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Regulator of Social Housing looks to beef up team as it prepares to take on new powers
RSH in drive to ensure it is ready for new regulatory regime next April
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Peabody executive wins race to become CIH president in 2024
Elly Hoult wins vice-presidential election on promise to promote professionalism
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Costs of meeting building safety rules for high-rises could reach nearly £3bn, DLUHC says
Impact assessment shows estimated costs of new regime for ‘higher-risk’ residential buildings
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Gove blasts L&Q customer service failings as “unacceptable”
Housing secretary writes to 105,000-home association after damning Housing Ombudsman report
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Government proposes three-check system for local plans
Consultation paper published outlining Gove’s proposals to speed up and simplify local plans
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DLUHC says amber rating for Building Safety Regulator is appropriate
Department says major projects authority’s concern reflects the scale of challenge the fledging HSE body is facing
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Gove’s new second staircase threshold will stall more schemes, experts warn
Surprise move to tighten fire safety rules could lead to developers struggling to ensure viability
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Social landlords required to physically inspect all properties under regulator’s plan
RSH publishes details of new standards as it takes on more consumer regulation
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Gove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m
Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved
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‘Landmark’ Social Housing (Regulation) Act becomes law
Legislation to overhaul consumer regulation in social housing receives Royal Assent
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Comment
Six years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
Following the sixth anniversary of Grenfell last month, Andrew Mellor reflects on building safety progress so far and finds much positivity - although many firms still have a long way to go
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Scheme to ban fire safety laggard developers comes into force
Gove brings regulations for ‘Responsible Actors Scheme’ into effect ahead of summer launch
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Testing body BRE no longer accepting work from Kingspan or Celotex due to Grenfell
Firm ends relationship with insulation firms following evidence at inquiry
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Comment
The built environment is a big culprit on climate change – but you can help
Chris Brown sets out steps housing and construction businesses can take to help us to net zero
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Grace period for Part L compliance ends
Government gave firms a year to comply with new carbon emission requirements
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Housing association at centre of mould death tragedy appoints new permanent boss
Under-fire Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints Amanda Newton as new boss
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DLUHC admits development may be hit due to ‘challenging position’ for HAs
Government accepts ‘trade-offs’ will likely affect affordable housing numbers
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SYHA found non-compliant after ‘loss of control’ leads to lending agreement breaches
5,700-home provider downgraded by the Regulator of Social Housing after miscalculating covenant compliance