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Hundreds of new homes in North London get planning green light

Monday, 5th December 2022

One of the biggest residential planning applications in Islington in recent years has been approved by the London Borough of Islington’s planning committee. The move sees permission granted for the transformation of the New Barnsbury Estate, where Newlon Housing Trust... View Article

The new tax reporting regime for landlords

Monday, 5th December 2022

This year saw the last phase of VAT registered businesses sign up to HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime. From April 2024, under MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), landlords and the non-VAT registered self-employed will also need to... View Article

Scrapping housing targets would be a disaster, says Midlands developer

Monday, 5th December 2022

Scrapping government housing targets would be a disaster for the country, says the managing director of a leading Midlands developer. Luke Simmons, managing director of Northamptonshire-based housebuilders Cora, made the comments amid a row in Westminster over national targets. A... View Article

New data from Orbit shows creep of fuel poverty in UK households

Monday, 5th December 2022

More than a third of people living in affordable housing went without heat during the past 12 months to save money – an increase of 50% on the same period the year before according to new research from housing provider,... View Article

AAT offers an answer for social housing and adaptations

Wednesday, 30th November 2022

Social housing landlords face a growing problem – the majority of their tenants have a long term impairment, do not have the adaptations they need¹, yet the housing stock is increasingly (35+% and growing²) flats. Among the biggest problems are... View Article

Suit up for work with Snickers Workwear mid-layer clothing

Wednesday, 30th November 2022

Outdoor clothing for Autumn and Winter to make you feel warm on the inside. Snickers Workwear’s innovative and sustainable Mid-layer clothing has excellent breathability for efficient body-temperature management when you’re working hard. The body-mapping designs and sustainable fabrics keep you... View Article

New financial inclusion lead for Orbit

Tuesday, 29th November 2022

Leading social housing provider and housebuilder, Orbit, has appointed a new Financial Inclusion Lead as part of a new strategy to support the wellbeing of customers. In a brand-new role for Orbit, Jo Brown who previously worked for the Citizens’ Advice... View Article

The Healthy Homes and Buildings APPG call on Gove to tackle Britain’s unhealthy homes

Monday, 28th November 2022

Following the tragic death of a two year old boy, Awaab Ishak – which was officially attributed to excessive damp and mould in his home, Jim Shannon MP, the Chair of the Healthy Homes and Buildings APPG, has written to... View Article

RICS welcomes newly announced home insulation grant scheme

Monday, 28th November 2022

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the announcement that the government will introduce plans next week to fund loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and smart heating controls. Business secretary Grant Shapps said the government had allocated £1 billion... View Article

Orbit crowned Housing Association of the Year at the 2022 WhatHouse? Awards

Monday, 28th November 2022

Leading social housing provider and housebuilder Orbit, has been crowned Housing Association of the Year at the 2022 WhatHouse? Awards. Orbit is one of the UK’s foremost housing groups with a growing portfolio of over 46,500 affordable and social rent... View Article

Hightown’s 8000th home goes to veteran experiencing homelessness

Monday, 28th November 2022

Hightown Housing Association is celebrating a special milestone after delivering its 8,000th affordable home, within its Whippendell development in Watford. The development delivers a total of 81 affordable properties, which will house people nominated by Watford Borough Council or allow people... View Article

Easy to install Cavity Trays manage moisture and fire protection

Tuesday, 22nd November 2022

Whilst Cavity Trays do not fulfil a passive fire protection function, their position within the cavity means their fire performance has become an important consideration. Cavity trays are a fundamental element of masonry construction. They work to direct any rainwater... View Article

Barnet Council begins to deliver on its 1,000 affordable rent homes pledge

Monday, 21st November 2022

Barnet will begin building 67 new council homes for rent in spring 2023 following a Housing and Growth committee meeting at Hendon Town Hall on the 16 November. The new homes will be built in Broadfields Estate in Edgware, Coppetts... View Article

Industry responds to Autumn Statement

Thursday, 17th November 2022

The housing sector has responded to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, in which he outlined a series of measures designed to protect the UK against global economic forces, but also provided some relief to businesses expecting more hardship, and... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Tempra tackles condensation and mould and energy bills this winter

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

The Lo-Carbon Tempra single room heat recovery unit from ventilation leaders Vent-Axia is offering the ideal solution to tackle condensation and mould this winter for social housing providers. With condensation and mould season upon on, now is the time for social... View Article

Refurbishment of Plymouth flats completed as part of energy efficiency plans – Plymouth Community Homes

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) residents living in blocks of flats in Devonport could save money on their energy bills this winter after a £1.5m refurbishment project was carried out to help improve the building’s energy efficiency. The refurbishment project of... View Article

Cost of living crisis means 1 in 5 landlords plan to reduce portfolio size

Wednesday, 16th November 2022

Handelsbanken research shows nearly one third of landlords are also looking to make their portfolios more energy-efficient to lower bills. New snap research from UK relationship bank Handelsbanken, carried out following the recent economic upheaval, finds that landlords are making significant adjustments... View Article

First affordable sales hand over at Cheshunt Lakeside regeneration scheme

Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Hertfordshire-based housing association, B3Living, has taken handover of the first tranche of shared ownership homes at the Cheshunt Lakeside regeneration scheme. The local landlord reported that 50% of the 44 apartments completed have been already reserved off-plan by local first-time... View Article