Housing Ombudsman Archives

Subsidence expert is raising the issue of subsidence risks for social housing

|Date: 28 October, 2025

Subsidence expert is raising the issue of subsidence risks for social housing

It has been estimated that up to 34,000 council properties in England remain vacant due to rising refurbi ...

It has been estimated that up to 34,000 council properties in England remain vacant due to rising refurbishment costs and funding shortfall (according to Sky News). Freya Chapman, Residential Lead at ...

28 October, 2025
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Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors | Importance of effective ventilation

|Date: 21 February, 2024

Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors | Importance of effective ventilation

Given that many condensation, damp and mould issues are often caused by inadequate ventilation, it is no ...

Given that many condensation, damp and mould issues are often caused by inadequate ventilation, it is no surprise that the UK Government is cracking down on landlords to implement improved preventativ ...

21 February, 2024
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Industry Comment | Making Awaab’s Law work

|Date: 13 February, 2024

Industry Comment | Making Awaab’s Law work

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses Awaab’ ...

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses Awaab’s Law and the consultation surrounding the new mandatory timescales for social landlords to car ...

13 February, 2024
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District Council approves two new policies to ensure the continued safety of tenants

|Date: 3 January, 2024

District Council approves two new policies to ensure the continued safety of tenants

Two policies, Building Safety in the Home and Damp and Mould, approved by Newark and Sherwood District Co ...

Two policies, Building Safety in the Home and Damp and Mould, approved by Newark and Sherwood District Council, will ensure the continued safety of tenants in their homes by providing a customer-centr ...

3 January, 2024
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Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors

|Date: 3 November, 2023

Tackling Condensation & Mould with The Dwelling Doctors

Condensation within the home is very common, but condensation in social housing is even more so. The topi ...

Condensation within the home is very common, but condensation in social housing is even more so. The topic is important, now more than ever, with the UK Government sitting under remarkable pressure to ...

3 November, 2023
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RPS Group completes £1.6m retrofit for City of York Council

North East Derbyshire District Council’s housing service awarded highest grade by Regulator of Social Housing

G F Tomlinson begins construction of new family contact centre in Worksop

National Retrofit Hub launches new initiative to connect industry with community innovators and accelerate neighbourhood retrofit

Council and developer The Hill Group propose to build 165 new homes at Hanover and Princess Courts in Cambridge

Recognising excellence across the housing industry with Aico’s Community Awards

Onduline launches new Roofing Solutions brochure showcasing its complete lightweight waterproofing range

Ashe wins contract to expand outstanding alternative education provision in Hertfordshire

Work begins on £23.6m social housing development in Salford

Residents rejoice: 29 affordable new homes in Anglesey