All Regulator of Social Housing articles
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News
RSH 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 Focus
Evolution 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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News
Riverside 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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Lewisham 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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Residents moved out of more than 300 council homes in Scotland after RAAC found
The concrete panels have been identified in homes in Aberdeen, the majority of which are council properties
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Regulator of Social Housing finalises new consumer standards and regulatory approach
The new standards and inspection programme will come into force on 1 April
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Regulator of Social Housing upgrades South Liverpool Homes’ governance rating
The North-west housing association has made a turnaround following governance issues in 2022
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Commissioners raise concerns about Birmingham City Council’s ‘non-decent’ housing stock
The cash-strapped council accepts that the stock has not received the investment needed
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Fire risk assessments completed on 98% of blocks, second RSH survey says
The regulator has published the findings from its second fire safety remediation survey
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Comment
Sector must shape the evolution of social housing competence and conduct standards
The government’s consultation on proposed new standards for social housing managers is an opportunity for the sector to help ensure a balanced approach, writes Gavin Smart
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News
Housing associations’ interest cover falls to lowest level since the recession, warns RSH
The costs incurred per social housing increased by 14% due to high inflation and supply chain pressures
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Civitas registers subsidiary Quartz Housing with the Regulator of Social Housing
Impact investor says it will bring forward the first phase of its ‘significant pipeline’ of homes this year
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Places for People’s takeover of Origin gets go-ahead
Origin is set to be taken over by PfP in its centenary year
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Gove launches much-anticipated consultation on housing manager qualifications
The consultation is seeking registered providers’ and tenants’ views on the new competence and conduct standard
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Regulator upgrades London housing association’s financial viability grading
Local Space has its financial viability status upgraded, while the RSH has confirmed the gradings of two other housing associations
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Housing associations dispute DLUHC’s estimated costs of proposed new tenant information rules
DLUHC consultation responses say costs should be considered alongside financial pressures of other requirements due to be introduced by the government
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Regulator of Social Housing downgrades three in latest regulatory judgements
The regulator has issued two downgrades for financial viability and one for governance, and confirmed the existing grades of seven housing providers
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Housing association regulatory fees set to rise 1.5% from April
Regulator for Social Housing could increase fees further in the summer
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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints new permanent finance chief
Simon Mellor joins from Welsh housing association Hafod
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Savills beefs up regulation team with two new directors
The affordable housing team is growing, with hires from the Regulator of Social Housing and an associate consultant