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Grenfell insulation manufacturer behaved “unethically”

The company behind Grenfell Tower’s insulation presented “deliberately misleading” testing for the project’s refurbishment, according to its former product manager. Jonathan Roper, who formerly worked at Celotex Insulation, told the public inquiry that he had been made to “lie for [...]

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South West housing associations work together to speed up delivery of new affordable homes

Bath-based Curo has announced it will work with South West housing associations Alliance Homes and Magna Housing to help speed up delivery of new homes in the region through its Strategic Partnership with Homes England. The funding arrangement was secured [...]

Industry takes key step towards modern home building methods

Industry leaders have agreed a key step towards insuring and mortgaging new homes built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has announced. Warranty providers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to take meaningful steps towards [...]

Thousands of private renters made homeless as pandemic unfolds, which Shelter warns is just the beginning

The government has released new figures on homelessness in England today. They show that between January and March 2020: A quarter (25%) of households (19,160) who were facing homelessness and applied to their local council for assistance were renting from [...]

Latest Articles

Affordability is most important factor as London tenant priorities change

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

Over 2,000 tenants across London were surveyed as part of the Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) Annual Tenant Barometer. Against the dramatic backdrop of the pandemic, it was an opportune... View Article

Landlords promote early communication and mediation to solve Covid rental issues

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Scotland’s largest landlord membership organisation has urged landlords and tenants to work together to sustain tenancies at risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure tenants access all available support... View Article

Submission of major brownfield planning applications and securing of three London sites with combined potential for over 1,650 homes

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Inland Homes plc (“Inland Homes”, “Inland” or “the Group”), the leading brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, announces... View Article

Post-coronavirus boom in social housing needed to tackle spiralling council housing waiting lists

Monday, 16th November 2020

A post-pandemic building boom of 100,000 new social homes for rent each year would not only meet demand for affordable homes but deliver a £14.5 billion boost to the economy... View Article

LGA opens bids for Housing Advisers Programme to tackle impact of COVID-19 on housing crisis

Wednesday, 11th November 2020

The Local Government Association is launching the fourth year of the Housing Advisers Programme, an innovative scheme to help councils overcome housing challenges in their local areas, with a focus... View Article

Gentoo confirms how it will work under new national restrictions

Friday, 6th November 2020

Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo Group has today confirmed it will continue to provide vital core services for its tenants and residents under new nationwide restrictions. In line with the Government’s... View Article

Looking up to meet new housing demand

Friday, 6th November 2020

Upward Extensions have the potential to provide a quicker and more cost-effective way of creating new affordable homes – and could be key to meeting current housing demands. Here, David... View Article

Housing and health experts join forces to help social landlords tackle data challenge

Wednesday, 28th October 2020

A new organisation has launched to help the social housing sector tackle widespread data management problems. Illumar, a collaboration between social housing business services provider Inprova and health data automation... View Article

A property ‘MOT’

Friday, 23rd October 2020

Mark Lowe of Pinacl explores how conducting a property ‘MOT’ can provide an overall view of the health of a property portfolio Everyone requires a home that is at least... View Article

Ask the manufacturer: Adapting to change

Friday, 23rd October 2020

Though the construction industry is now back on site, Covid-19 has not left it unscarred. AO.com managing director Anthony Sant speaks to HMM Features Editor Jack Wooler on how the... View Article

A proactive approach to fire safety

Friday, 23rd October 2020

The Regulator of Social Housing’s third temporary monthly survey found challenges around gaining physical access to properties across the UK due to the risks posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Here,... View Article

The ‘new normal’ in access control

Friday, 23rd October 2020

Intratone takes a look at how the latest access control technology can ensure tenant security and safety as we emerge from lockdown Tenant safety and security have always been a... View Article

Presenting social value

Friday, 23rd October 2020

Andrew Morrison of AM Bid explains how to present social value within your bids Social value is the benefit of a contract on the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of... View Article

Legionella concerns post-lockdown

Friday, 23rd October 2020

Legionnaires’ disease could be on the rise in post-lockdown properties, according to a recent report by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). HMM Features Editor Jack Wooler investigates why... View Article

Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) announces comprehensive building and fire safety review of six residential blocks

Monday, 19th October 2020

Notting Hill Genesis, one of London’s largest housing associations, is to undertake a comprehensive safety review across a six-block residential development in London following expert advice that the construction of the... View Article

Construction leaders prepare for seismic change at day 1 of NBS Summit

Wednesday, 14th October 2020

Senior leadership across the construction sector attended a virtual event hosted by NBS, The Construction Leaders’ Summit: The Digital Future. Day one of the conference focused on the big levers... View Article

Topping out ceremony on innovative Powys Council social housing development

Tuesday, 13th October 2020

Building firm J.G. Hale Construction has been joined by members of Powys Council at a topping out ceremony, placing the final tile on the last roof of a 32-unit development... View Article

Colleagues unite for causes close to their hearts

Monday, 12th October 2020

A team of colleagues from two housing associations have united to raise money for causes close to their hearts. Staff members from Grand Union Housing Group, based in Milton Keynes,... View Article

Homebuilders and the Supply Chain Sustainability School collaborate to research packaging waste

Thursday, 8th October 2020

Three of the UK’s largest homebuilders – Barratt Developments, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey – are collaborating on research to tackle the problem of packaging waste in the homebuilding sector. Working... View Article

First modular homes unveiled for innovative pan-London homelessness scheme

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

The first batch of modular homes designed as accommodation for homeless Londoners has been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets The prototype units belong to PLACE (the Pan-London... View Article

Kent landlord supporting plans to ramp up MMC

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Last week the government’s Modern Methods of Construction champion, Mark Farmer, launched a report on how to bring MMC into the mainstream. This comes off the back of clear government... View Article

Landmark partnership between Anchor Hanover and McCarthy & Stone launched to deliver ‘affordable for all’ retirement solutions

Friday, 2nd October 2020

McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, today... View Article

LGA responds to latest housing supply figures

Friday, 2nd October 2020

Responding to new housing supply figures published today showing a 52 per cent decrease in house-building work starting and a 62 per cent decrease in homes completed in April to... View Article

LGA responds to government’s homelessness reduction act review

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Responding to the Government’s review of the Homelessness Reduction Act, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Since the Homelessness Reduction Act was introduced, councils have continued to... View Article

Product & Supplier News

ROCKWOOL® supports contractors in managing flat roofs fire risk

Friday, 27th November 2020

New whitepaper explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade With roofs maintaining their prominent role in contemporary building design, ROCKWOOL has released a new whitepaper exploring how... View Article

Safeguarding your commercial or domestic property with Kingspan Service

Friday, 27th November 2020

Kingspan understands that you need a reliable service support team who will ensure your water or renewable energy system operates at optimal efficiency. Our complete home-system repair and maintenance packages... View Article

What’s the true cost of condensation in your housing stock?

Thursday, 26th November 2020

Ask Glidevale Anyone who’s had to deal with complaints about damp and mould knows the cost of putting things right. The repairs to rotten timbers and water damaged plaster. The... View Article

Government Confirms Importance of Ventilation to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Wednesday, 25th November 2020

Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%1. As part... View Article

Discover secure, remote door access controls for multi-dwelling properties

Wednesday, 25th November 2020

Intratone’s unique wireless GSM-based intercoms and secure remote online management system empower you to manage access to your properties with just the click of a mouse. For property and housing... View Article

New website reflects expanded offering from workwear specialist Ballyclare

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

A revised and updated website launched by workwear specialist Ballyclare – a leading supplier to the building and construction sector – gives full details of the many different ranges of... View Article

Aico facilitate panel discussion on LACORS reform

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

Aico facilitated a panel discussion on the LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services) guidance document, in partnership with the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association). Aico’s Southern Specification Manager, Tina... View Article