COMMENT: Energy price cap needed for renters – Assael Architecture

Renters are at the heart of the Britain’s economic crisis. Assael Architecture design build-to-rent schemes that are primarily popular with young people in the UK’s main urban hubs. Russell Pedley, co-founder and director of Assael Architecture’s, comments: “Renters, particularly those... View Article

The Affordable Homes Programme since 2015

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) forecasts that it will spend £20.7bn on new grant funded homes through three rounds of the Affordable Homes Programme between 2015 and 2032. However, the Department could be more ambitious in... View Article

Housing association supports this month’s Gas Safety Week

A social housing provider has announced its support of a national campaign which aims to keep the nation gas safe. Platform Housing Group – one of the UK’s largest social landlords – has pledged a commitment to Gas Safety Week with a series of events... View Article

Innovative affordable homes plan for Gateshead

Twenty large family homes would be built for the Gateshead Jewish community if a public/private partnership that is driving up the quality and choice of homes in the borough is given the go-ahead for its innovative proposal. The scheme is... View Article

How retrofits can help solve the fuel poverty crisis

Rocketing energy prices and record-breaking temperatures are keen reminders that the UK is facing crises in fuel poverty and climate change. For local authorities, housing associations and the energy consultants working on their behalf, there is an increasingly urgent need... View Article

Passivhaus Bill proposed for Scottish Parliament

A proposed private member’s bill addressing the energy bill and climate crises is being put forward to the Scottish Parliament. The Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill is out for consultation until 27 July 2022. Alex Rowley, MSP for the Mid Scotland and... View Article

Manchester region pledges to scale up new net-zero homes

Greater Manchester has announced ambitious plans to build 30,000 net-zero homes over the next 16 years through a partnership with the government’s housing accelerator Homes England. The homes are part of a broader social, environmental, and economic vision for the area... View Article

LGA responds to building safety measures coming into force

Responding to measures in the Building Safety Act coming into force today where many leaseholders will be legally protected from unfair bills to make their homes safe, Cllr Darren Rodwell, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “The LGA has long... View Article

Boost for council housing programme

A £1.644m funding boost is set to accelerate three significant developments in Sunderland, providing much-needed homes for vulnerable residents. Sunderland City Council has secured support from Homes England that will enable the development of 43 bungalows and properties for supported... View Article

Zoopla comment on Renters Reforms

Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Research & Insight at Zoopla comments: “With the backdrop of the cost of living crisis putting pressure on renters, these reforms are welcome and timely, particularly as they’re largely focused on boosting the quality of... View Article

Strong criticism of plans to revive RTB for HA tenants

Government plans to introduce the legal right for housing association tenants in England to be able to buy their existing homes at discounted prices have been met with strong objections from across the sector. Since its introduction in 1980 the... View Article