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SFHA responds to Draft Scottish Budget

|Date: 15 December, 2017

SFHA responds to Draft Scottish Budget

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to today’s Draft Scottish Budget ann ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to today’s Draft Scottish Budget announcement by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay by welcoming the increase of £138.9m for the More H ...

15 December, 2017
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Improving customer services at the first point of contact

|Date: 28 November, 2017

Improving customer services at the first point of contact

Peter Graddon, Director of Omfax Systems, discusses customer service solutions for the social housing sec ...

Peter Graddon, Director of Omfax Systems, discusses customer service solutions for the social housing sector. The budget proved that housing is higher up political agenda than ever before. The need fo ...

28 November, 2017
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Housing associations urged to prioritise renewable and low carbon technologies in heat networks

|Date: 27 November, 2017

Housing associations urged to prioritise renewable and low carbon technologies in heat networks

Although alleviating fuel poverty by reducing bills for end-users and cutting carbon emissions are two of ...

Although alleviating fuel poverty by reducing bills for end-users and cutting carbon emissions are two of the core aims of heat networks, current design practices are putting these ambitions at risk, ...

27 November, 2017
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Autumn Budget 2017: The reactions

|Date: 22 November, 2017

Autumn Budget 2017: The reactions

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the Autumn budget today. There were a variety of implications for the ...

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the Autumn budget today. There were a variety of implications for the sector. The main points include: £44bn has been pledged to housing over the next five years, w ...

22 November, 2017
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SFHA welcomes commitment to end fuel poverty but calls for investment in home energy efficiency

|Date: 13 November, 2017

SFHA welcomes commitment to end fuel poverty but calls for investment in home energy efficiency

SFHA Head of Public Affairs Sarah Boyack, pictured above, responds to the Scottish Government’s Fuel Pove ...

SFHA Head of Public Affairs Sarah Boyack, pictured above, responds to the Scottish Government’s Fuel Poverty statement, giving a cautious welcome to proposals: We welcome the Scottish Government’s com ...

13 November, 2017
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Retirement housing debate: time for councils to plan ahead

|Date: 20 September, 2017

Retirement housing debate: time for councils to plan ahead

It’s time to start planning properly for retirement housing, says Carl Dyer, Partner at Irwin Mitchell LL ...

It’s time to start planning properly for retirement housing, says Carl Dyer, Partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP. Our population is ageing. We have 11,600,000 people over 65. By 2030 we’ll have 20,000,000 o ...

20 September, 2017
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Shared equity scheme offers attractive solution for councils

|Date: 15 August, 2017

Shared equity scheme offers attractive solution for councils

Chris Williams, Director at Merlion Homes, discusses the launch of a new shared equity scheme that has th ...

Chris Williams, Director at Merlion Homes, discusses the launch of a new shared equity scheme that has the potential to transform the provision of affordable housing. Having spent the last 20 years wo ...

15 August, 2017
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When it comes to building homes and creating communities, councils have a strong role to play, believes the TCPA

|Date: 15 August, 2017

When it comes to building homes and creating communities, councils have a strong role to play, believes the TCPA

Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), strongly believes co ...

Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), strongly believes councils are part of the solution to the housing crisis and highlights compelling research from t ...

15 August, 2017
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Taking a holistic approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings

|Date: 7 June, 2017

Taking a holistic approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings

George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering for SPIE UK, argues for holistic, whole system thinking ...

George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering for SPIE UK, argues for holistic, whole system thinking during the design, construction and operational phases of buildings. Whole Life systems thinkin ...

7 June, 2017
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People and Places inquiry: local authorities should be allowed greater scope to influence built environment design

|Date: 5 June, 2017

People and Places inquiry: local authorities should be allowed greater scope to influence built environment design

Local authorities have an important role to play in the design of the built environment, believe Alan Pen ...

Local authorities have an important role to play in the design of the built environment, believe Alan Penn and Baroness Whitaker, Co-Chairs of the People and Places inquiry. The Built Environment may ...

5 June, 2017
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Glasgow Housing Association generates £2bn for Scottish economy

Shelter report sets out vision for social housing

The importance of up-to-date housing asset management data

James Brokenshire prioritises social houses for veterans with PTSD

Building a sustainable future: decarbonising how we heat our homes

Survey reveals social landlords warming up to smart thermostats

Bromford completes merger with Severn Vale Housing

South Somerset District Council releases plans for Chard regeneration

Opinion | Five things social housing providers need to look for in 2019

Landmark 500 affordable homes built by Nottingham City Homes

Housing associations urged to prioritise renewable and low carbon technologies in heat networks

Housing associations urged to prioritise renewable and low carbon technologies in heat networks

Autumn Budget 2017: The reactions

Autumn Budget 2017: The reactions

SFHA welcomes commitment to end fuel poverty but calls for investment in home energy efficiency

SFHA welcomes commitment to end fuel poverty but calls for investment in home energy efficiency

Retirement housing debate: time for councils to plan ahead

Retirement housing debate: time for councils to plan ahead

Shared equity scheme offers attractive solution for councils

Shared equity scheme offers attractive solution for councils

When it comes to building homes and creating communities, councils have a strong role to play, believes the TCPA

When it comes to building homes and creating communities, councils have a strong role to play, believes the TCPA

Taking a holistic approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings

Taking a holistic approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings