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Sector tackles rising ‘no access’ challenge as new safety laws tighten the pressure

|Date: 12 December, 2025

Sector tackles rising ‘no access’ challenge as new safety laws tighten the pressure

New research published on Thursday 11th November shows that the approach of many council and ALMO landlor ...

New research published on Thursday 11th November shows that the approach of many council and ALMO landlords to difficult ‘no access’ cases is undergoing a sea-change, driven by a wide range of factor ...

12 December, 2025
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Experts warn landlords against ‘quick fix’ mould solutions as Awaab’s Law comes into force

|Date: 27 October, 2025

Experts warn landlords against ‘quick fix’ mould solutions as Awaab’s Law comes into force

Indoor air quality experts have warned of the dangers of quick fixes and ‘sticking plaster’ solutions for ...

Indoor air quality experts have warned of the dangers of quick fixes and ‘sticking plaster’ solutions for mould outbreaks in social housing — on the day a new law comes into force following the death ...

27 October, 2025
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SFHA says housebuilding in ‘desperate situation’ as lowest number of social homes started since 1997

|Date: 1 October, 2025

SFHA says housebuilding in ‘desperate situation’ as lowest number of social homes started since 1997

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for urgent action on the housing emerge ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for urgent action on the housing emergency after figures showed the number of social homes started in Scotland fell to the lowest leve ...

1 October, 2025
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Abloy UK calls for greater focus on security and access control in schools

|Date: 26 September, 2025

Abloy UK calls for greater focus on security and access control in schools

Abloy UK is highlighting the growing need for improved security and access control in schools, colleges a ...

Abloy UK is highlighting the growing need for improved security and access control in schools, colleges and universities, as new figures reveal the scale of risks facing educational institutions acros ...

26 September, 2025
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New research reveals gaps in AI strategy, skills, and data readiness of England’s housing associations

|Date: 4 September, 2025

New research reveals gaps in AI strategy, skills, and data readiness of England’s housing associations

A new research report, “Aspirations and Applications of AI in Social Housing”, sponsored by leading Digit ...

A new research report, “Aspirations and Applications of AI in Social Housing”, sponsored by leading Digital Transformation and IT services provider BCN reveals that while AI adoption is growing in the ...

4 September, 2025
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New report from NEC Contracts explores key drivers of industry change

|Date: 30 July, 2025

New report from NEC Contracts explores key drivers of industry change

The exclusive research from NEC Contracts, Smarter, greener, together: the factors driving change in our ...

The exclusive research from NEC Contracts, Smarter, greener, together: the factors driving change in our industry’, offers the first comprehensive view of where the sector truly stands in 2025 across ...

30 July, 2025
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Vast majority of rural councils have no targets for social housing, new report reveals

|Date: 21 July, 2025

Vast majority of rural councils have no targets for social housing, new report reveals

A comprehensive new report examining housing provision across England's 84 rural local authorities has re ...

A comprehensive new report examining housing provision across England's 84 rural local authorities has revealed a concerning picture of under-supply and inadequate planning for social housing. The rep ...

21 July, 2025
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Redesigning the relationship between housing needs and housing delivery

|Date: 18 July, 2025

Redesigning the relationship between housing needs and housing delivery

Are we building homes for the sake of building? Dr Anna Pagani, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, ...

Are we building homes for the sake of building? Dr Anna Pagani, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, discusses how a housebuilding moratorium could provide the homes we actually need. The severit ...

18 July, 2025
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Unlocking affordable rural housing in England: A roadmap for change

|Date: 9 July, 2025

Unlocking affordable rural housing in England: A roadmap for change

A major new research report tackling England’s rural housing crisis was launched on Monday 7th July at St ...

A major new research report tackling England’s rural housing crisis was launched on Monday 7th July at Stonewater’s new homes development in Loxwood, Sussex. The report marks a pivotal moment for rura ...

9 July, 2025
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Siniat takes industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility

|Date: 5 June, 2025

Siniat takes industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility

In a first for the UK construction sector, Siniat has announced it will formally take design responsibili ...

In a first for the UK construction sector, Siniat has announced it will formally take design responsibility for the system information and standard details it issues, marking a significant shift in ac ...

5 June, 2025
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