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Recently merged Catalyst left disabled resident in a mouldy home for 19 months

Monday, 26th June 2023

The Ombudsman has made two findings of severe maladministration against Catalyst Housing for failing to fix damp and mould repairs issues as well as a damaged driveway, causing significant distress to a disabled resident and her son. The landlord was... View Article

Southwark Council ordered to pay £10,000 to two residents for ‘inexcusable’ failures

Monday, 26th June 2023

The Ombudsman has made two findings of severe maladministration in two different cases for Southwark Council – one for failures in damp and mould with the other for poor complaint handling. One case relates to the complaint handling after heating... View Article

West Midlands council breaches home standard with thousands of overdue safety checks

Monday, 26th June 2023

The Regulator of Social Housing found that Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council breached the Home Standard, with thousands of overdue health and safety checks on tenants’ homes. Following a self-referral in March, the regulator confirmed that the council did not meet... View Article

Watchdog critical of supported housing standards, support services, oversight and regulation

Monday, 26th June 2023

Gaps in data and regulation are allowing increasing numbers of landlords to profit by providing costly, sub-standard housing with little or no support, supervision or care, according to a new National Audit Office report. Supported housing is accommodation provided alongside... View Article

Vent-Axia offers help with Building Regulation compliance at InstallerSHOW

Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, will showcase its latest continuous ventilation solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW at the NEC, Birmingham (27-29 June 2023). Located in the BEAMA1 Village, visitors to Vent-Axia’s stand will be able to discover simple solutions designed... View Article

Titon vent range grows to meet market demand

Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Titon’s recent investment in new tooling and assembly machinery is now coming to fruition with a wider choice of options in its mainline plastic vent ranges. Changes in customer demand since the revision to the Building Regulations last year have meant... View Article

The Importance of Drainage in Local Authority Housing Blocks: A Comprehensive Guide

Wednesday, 21st June 2023

The quality of life in a tower block depends on several factors, one of which is effective drainage. The drainage system in a building is often overlooked, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring that residents are comfortable and... View Article

Minister supports review of Welsh rental housing tax

Wednesday, 21st June 2023

The Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, has supported the need to review the way the private rented sector is taxed Speaking at an event to launch the National Residential Landlords Association’s (NRLA) State of the Welsh Private... View Article

CCF and ROCKWOOL come together to celebrate Women in Construction

Friday, 16th June 2023

Leading building products distributor, CCF, recently joined forces with mineral wool insulation specialist ROCKWOOL to host a special event to celebrate women in construction. The event was organised by CCF’s Edinburgh Branch Manager and Regional Account Manager, bringing together 23 CCF and Rockwool... View Article

Carpetright Partners with Social Housing Providers to Lay On Flooring for Most Vulnerable Tenants

Thursday, 15th June 2023

A project is currently underway at leading UK retailer, Carpetright, to improve the lives of families living in social housing across the UK. The Social Housing Support Initiative has been developed by the brand’s Partnerships team over the past 12... View Article

Vent-Axia supports Clean Air Day

Thursday, 15th June 2023

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is supporting Clean Air Day on Thursday 15 June 2023 and welcomes the theme “Clean up our air to look after your mind this #CleanAirDay”. Clean Air Day is led by environmental charity Global Action Plan... View Article

FIREFLY™ APOLLO Lite™ helping protect Hertfordshire Homes

Tuesday, 13th June 2023

A leading passive fire protection contractor is employing fully tested and trusted products from the range of TBA’s FIREFLY™ for the creation of half hour fire barriers within roofspaces of low rise sheltered housing in the St. Albans district of... View Article

A good quality of flooring for social housing

Monday, 12th June 2023

With Blacktex sheet vinyl floors from Beauflor®, affordable housing refurbishments can benefit from a floor that’s fast to install, durable and comfortable in use. The BBC has reported that anti-poverty campaigners are calling for housing associations to stop ripping out... View Article

ROCKWOOL SoundPro is here

Monday, 12th June 2023

ROCKWOOL SoundPro is a new guide to support specifiers in designing acoustic insulation into education and residential buildings. The guide will help you to: Understand the importance of good acoustic design Learn how to enhance the acoustic capabilities of building... View Article

Ian Atkinson joins Two Rivers Housing as corporate director of property

Monday, 12th June 2023

Ian Atkinson has joined Two Rivers Housing as its new Corporate Director of Property. The newly created role will see him take the lead on all property related matters including asset management, development, and property services. He will also take... View Article

Robust SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for screening and walkways

Friday, 9th June 2023

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a sturdy board which is ideal for the construction of screening and walkways, either for privacy or to fulfil health & safety requirements; it’s able to withstand the inclement British weather too.... View Article

Since when did it make sense for a ‘fire company’ to service a smoke control system?

Friday, 9th June 2023

Smoke is different to fire and needs specialist maintenance. As a crucial life safety system, smoke control needs to be carefully designed, installed and commissioned properly, by fully competent experts. It also has to be maintained regularly by an equally... View Article

1.2 million in UK social housing lack carpets and furniture

Friday, 9th June 2023

Anti-poverty campaigners are urging housing associations to end the practice of removing carpets from social housing when tenants vacate properties, because they are often not replaced fast enough. The BBC reported that approximately 1.2 million individuals in the UK lack... View Article