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Social homes are 14% less energy-efficient than they could be, costing tenants more than ever

|Date: 25 March, 2024

Social homes are 14% less energy-efficient than they could be, costing tenants more than ever

Simple changes could make social housing properties more energy-efficient and save tenants money. A new s ...

Simple changes could make social housing properties more energy-efficient and save tenants money. A new study has revealed that the average energy efficiency rating for social housing is 67.9 (band D) ...

25 March, 2024
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Arctic Hayes | Keeping tenants warm

|Date: 4 March, 2024

Arctic Hayes | Keeping tenants warm

Lee Parsons, CEO of Arctic Hayes, explains how filters, repair kits and a bit of knowledge can help keep ...

Lee Parsons, CEO of Arctic Hayes, explains how filters, repair kits and a bit of knowledge can help keep the heat running efficiently for tenants. Since the update to Part L of the Building Regulation ...

4 March, 2024
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Charis and Carpetright streamline flooring purchase for social housing

|Date: 26 February, 2024

Charis and Carpetright streamline flooring purchase for social housing

Funds administrator, Charis, has partnered with high street flooring retailer, Carpetright, to facilitate ...

Funds administrator, Charis, has partnered with high street flooring retailer, Carpetright, to facilitate the selection and installation of flooring in social housing. The difficulty in finding and bo ...

26 February, 2024
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The hidden cost in social housing: over 75% of residents are met with no or inadequate floor coverings

|Date: 21 February, 2024

The hidden cost in social housing: over 75% of residents are met with no or inadequate floor coverings

The latest Resident Voice Index (RVI) survey reveals that over three-quarters of social housing residents ...

The latest Resident Voice Index (RVI) survey reveals that over three-quarters of social housing residents had no or only partial floor coverings in their new home when they moved in, with 75% of these ...

21 February, 2024
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Correctly specified ventilation in housing is crucial, says Elta

|Date: 20 February, 2024

Correctly specified ventilation in housing is crucial, says Elta

Following the opening of the Awaab’s Law consultation, Elta is urging landlords and contractors to collab ...

Following the opening of the Awaab’s Law consultation, Elta is urging landlords and contractors to collaborate with ventilation manufacturers to prevent damp and mould in social housing from spirallin ...

20 February, 2024
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New research project launched by Tpas Associate and involved tenant Kai Jackson to foster diversity and inclusion in social housing

|Date: 12 February, 2024

New research project launched by Tpas Associate and involved tenant Kai Jackson to foster diversity and inclusion in social housing

Kai Jackson, a Tpas Associate and involved tenant, has launched her research project aimed at promoting t ...

Kai Jackson, a Tpas Associate and involved tenant, has launched her research project aimed at promoting tenant diversity and inclusion within the sector. The project, sponsored by Tpas and bolstered b ...

12 February, 2024
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New JELD-WEN whitepaper highlights social housing security concerns

|Date: 30 January, 2024

New JELD-WEN whitepaper highlights social housing security concerns

JELD-WEN publishes new whitepaper calling for dual certification of doorsets to become a legal requiremen ...

JELD-WEN publishes new whitepaper calling for dual certification of doorsets to become a legal requirement within all multi-occupancy developments. The whitepaper, titled 'Turning the Key Towards Bett ...

30 January, 2024
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Mid Devon Housing’s innovative approach to tackle damp and mould

|Date: 26 January, 2024

Mid Devon Housing’s innovative approach to tackle damp and mould

Mid Devon Housing is actively involving tenants to collect invaluable feedback as it seeks to combat damp ...

Mid Devon Housing is actively involving tenants to collect invaluable feedback as it seeks to combat damp and mould in properties within the district. Since 2017/18 Mid Devon Housing (MDH) has been lo ...

26 January, 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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JELD-WEN | The importance of secure door design

|Date: 13 December, 2023

JELD-WEN | The importance of secure door design

Glyn Hauser, R&D Senior Group Manager at JELD-WEN explores the importance of secure door design and i ...

Glyn Hauser, R&D Senior Group Manager at JELD-WEN explores the importance of secure door design and its role in helping landlords to better protect tenants. It’s easy to see why security is such a ...

13 December, 2023
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