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Housing associations report increasing number of tenants struggling to afford essentials

|Date: 27 July, 2022

Housing associations report increasing number of tenants struggling to afford essentials

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said that its members have reported an increas ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said that its members have reported an increasing number of tenants struggling to afford essentials, including food and fuel. Housing associa ...

27 July, 2022
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Civica | Building a bigger, greener legacy

|Date: 22 June, 2022

Civica | Building a bigger, greener legacy

Civica’s latest survey of housing providers and residents shows a clear need for better value, safer and ...

Civica’s latest survey of housing providers and residents shows a clear need for better value, safer and sustainable housing, explains Michelle Tyler, Managing Director, Housing at Civica. The future ...

22 June, 2022
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New petition launches to action Grenfell Inquiry recommendations for PEEPs

|Date: 17 June, 2022

New petition launches to action Grenfell Inquiry recommendations for PEEPs

Disability Rights UK, Clad Dag and Grenfell United have launched a petition calling on the Government to ...

Disability Rights UK, Clad Dag and Grenfell United have launched a petition calling on the Government to implement the Grenfell Inquiry recommendation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). T ...

17 June, 2022
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Partnership is key to asset management

|Date: 6 June, 2022

Partnership is key to asset management

Partnership is key to asset management, says Andrew Kilpatrick, Director of Assets, Caledonia Housing Ass ...

Partnership is key to asset management, says Andrew Kilpatrick, Director of Assets, Caledonia Housing Association. As we embrace post-pandemic life, social landlords as well as focussing on building n ...

6 June, 2022
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Marley | Solar can help councils meet the Part L challenge

|Date: 27 May, 2022

Marley | Solar can help councils meet the Part L challenge

Local authorities, like others responsible for building and maintaining the nation's housing stock, are p ...

Local authorities, like others responsible for building and maintaining the nation's housing stock, are poised for the impact of Part L of the Building Regulations when it is introduced in June this y ...

27 May, 2022
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Cornwall Housing on target to reduce repairs and maintenance backlogs

|Date: 23 May, 2022

Cornwall Housing on target to reduce repairs and maintenance backlogs

After a few very challenging years, Cornwall Housing has reported significant improvements in the number ...

After a few very challenging years, Cornwall Housing has reported significant improvements in the number of tenants waiting for housing repairs, maintenance, inspections and compliance work. Following ...

23 May, 2022
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Minister’s visit recognises social and environmental benefits of government funded decarbonisation programme

|Date: 20 May, 2022

Minister’s visit recognises social and environmental benefits of government funded decarbonisation programme

Lord Callanan, Business and Energy Minister, visited residents in Northampton on the 18th May, where over ...

Lord Callanan, Business and Energy Minister, visited residents in Northampton on the 18th May, where over £9m has been allocated to carry out major works to decarbonise council homes. Representatives ...

20 May, 2022
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Housing associations report alarming increase in tenant fuel debt and energy rationing

|Date: 19 May, 2022

Housing associations report alarming increase in tenant fuel debt and energy rationing

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said its members have reported a worrying incr ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said its members have reported a worrying increase in tenant fuel debt and energy rationing in recent months (1). Tenants are experiencing in ...

19 May, 2022
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SFHA: Invest more in social housing or risk higher rents for more tenants

|Date: 20 April, 2022

SFHA: Invest more in social housing or risk higher rents for more tenants

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to the Scottish Government’s A New D ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to the Scottish Government’s A New Deal for Tenants – Draft Strategy consultation and said that, to deliver the strategy’s ambition ...

20 April, 2022
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Midland Heart launches UK’s first Future Homes Standard homes

|Date: 15 March, 2022

Midland Heart launches UK’s first Future Homes Standard homes

Midland Heart hosted a launch event for its innovative Project 80 developments. The housing association, ...

Midland Heart hosted a launch event for its innovative Project 80 developments. The housing association, which owns and manages 34,000 homes across the Midlands, is building the UK’s first homes that ...

15 March, 2022
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