Essex-based housing association maintains HQN accreditation

Essex-based housing association maintains accreditation Essex-based housing association CHP has retained its accreditation from the Housing Quality Network (HQN) following an annual assessment. The HQN scheme recognises repairs and maintenance teams that exceed good practice standards and offer a best-in-class... View Article

Housing associations raised over £16,000 for bed poverty charity

Zarach, a children’s bed poverty charity, has secured charity partnerships with  housing organisations, Yorkshire Housing and Thirteen, ahead of its expansion into  the Tees Valley.  Zarach was established by deputy headteacher Bex Wilson, when she realised how  many children were... View Article

Easyfairs and Futurebuild’s commitment to a net-zero future

Easyfairs, the leading international events company behind Futurebuild, has published its first ever annual sustainability report, showcasing a commitment to a greener future. The milestone report highlights Easyfairs’ substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint and underscores its dedication to... View Article

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings and why being more proactive with fire door safety can help save lives. Are people too passive when it comes to fire door safety? Research... View Article

Change in leadership at Salix Homes

Salford housing association appoints new Chair of Board and CEO announces retirement Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed a new Chair of its Board as its CEO announces her retirement after a 25-year career in housing. Salix Homes, which... View Article

New Assets role confirmed at Midlands housing association

One of the Midlands largest housing associations has announced a new senior appointment. Platform Housing Group has confirmed the appointment of Steve Eaves as Director of Assets, Regeneration and Sustainability. The move will see the Regeneration team – which is... View Article

netMAGmedia Ltd announces transition to Employee Ownership Trust

netMAGmedia Ltd, a leading publishing company specialising in high-quality magazines and digital content for the construction and architecture sectors, is pleased to announce that it will become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) on September 23, 2024. This transition reflects the... View Article

The Future of Property Management: A Digital Imperative

Historically, the residential property sector has been slower than others to adopt digital technology, instead relying heavily on paper-based and fragmented systems. However, the Grenfell Tragedy prompted a seismic shift in attitudes. Since that terrible event, asset owners, catalysed by... View Article

CIEH welcomes Renters’ Rights Bill

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed publication of the Renters’ Rights Bill but emphasised the importance of funding for enforcement. CIEH is concerned about the large enforcement burden that the provisions of the Bill will impose on... View Article

No Access? Give tenants a stronger voice

In an increasingly complex landscape, where consumer and compliance standards have been thrust into the spotlight, Gary Haynes of Voicescape discusses the issue of no-access and why reducing no-access rates and increasing tenant engagement through innovation are more important than... View Article