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New approach to housing design could meet people’s needs throughout their lives

|Date: 15 September, 2020

New approach to housing design could meet people’s needs throughout their lives

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has released new research that examines taking a d ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has released new research that examines taking a different approach to designing homes and communities. The new design concept aims to meet peopl ...

15 September, 2020
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New report highlights health and economic benefits of social housing investment

|Date: 9 September, 2020

New report highlights health and economic benefits of social housing investment

A new report has found that investment in the social housing sector generates economic and social benefit ...

A new report has found that investment in the social housing sector generates economic and social benefits for Scotland and its people, including reducing poverty and homelessness, improving health, a ...

9 September, 2020
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Q&A | Kate Henderson, Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation

|Date: 17 July, 2020

Q&A | Kate Henderson, Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation

LABM speaks to Kate Henderson, Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation, about the Homes at the ...

LABM speaks to Kate Henderson, Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation, about the Homes at the Heart campaign and the role of social housing in the nation’s social and economic recovery. In ...

17 July, 2020
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Marley | Why choose a complete roof system?

|Date: 16 July, 2020

Marley | Why choose a complete roof system?

Stuart Nicholson from Marley answers some of the key questions social housing providers and local authori ...

Stuart Nicholson from Marley answers some of the key questions social housing providers and local authorities should consider when it comes to full roof systems. Increasing episodes of volatile weathe ...

16 July, 2020
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29 new council homes for Thurrock residents

|Date: 9 July, 2020

29 new council homes for Thurrock residents

Thurrock Council has handed over the keys to 29 much-needed, high-quality, sustainable council homes for ...

Thurrock Council has handed over the keys to 29 much-needed, high-quality, sustainable council homes for Thurrock residents. Alma Court is an award winning development that has transformed the former ...

9 July, 2020
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Social landlords to show-and-tell innovation

|Date: 7 July, 2020

Social landlords to show-and-tell innovation

On Friday 10th July social landlords will have the opportunity to participate in a new style of webinar: ...

On Friday 10th July social landlords will have the opportunity to participate in a new style of webinar: the Smart Social Housing Knowledge Exchange. With an emphasis on the sharing of good practice, ...

7 July, 2020
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Once in a lifetime opportunity to address stark inequalities exposed by Covid-19

|Date: 1 July, 2020

Once in a lifetime opportunity to address stark inequalities exposed by Covid-19

Government pledge to invest in local priorities, such as building new homes and infrastructure, is welcom ...

Government pledge to invest in local priorities, such as building new homes and infrastructure, is welcomed, however LGA says planning powers must remain at a local level and that 'we have a once-in-a ...

1 July, 2020
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Langley | Increasing social housing in London through roof top development

|Date: 19 May, 2020

Langley | Increasing social housing in London through roof top development

Enfield Council has used a large-scale upgrade and refurbishment of the Lytchet Way Estate in Enfield, as ...

Enfield Council has used a large-scale upgrade and refurbishment of the Lytchet Way Estate in Enfield, as a cost-effective means of adding much needed new homes to its housing stock. Through the innov ...

19 May, 2020
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Vent-Axia | Improving IAQ to make homes healthy

|Date: 14 May, 2020

Vent-Axia | Improving IAQ to make homes healthy

Following the introduction of the Homes Act, social housing landlords are increasingly aware of the impor ...

Following the introduction of the Homes Act, social housing landlords are increasingly aware of the importance of effective ventilation and good indoor air quality (IAQ) in their housing stock. Additi ...

14 May, 2020
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Marley | Tackling condensation in housing with effective roof ventilation

|Date: 13 May, 2020

Marley | Tackling condensation in housing with effective roof ventilation

Tom Woodhouse, Site Services Manager at Marley, discusses the challenge of condensation in social housing ...

Tom Woodhouse, Site Services Manager at Marley, discusses the challenge of condensation in social housing developments and gives advice on how to prevent it through more effective roof ventilation. Co ...

13 May, 2020
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