23 November, 2015
19 November, 2015
Guardian reports on research showing that landlords minimising repairs for this year so that they can claim tax allowance after change meaning that only repairs actually carried out can be set against tax.
18 November, 2015
New analysis by the Guardian finds that, while 41 per cent of social tenants are employed, half of the economically inactive renters are over 65, and the remaining renters are full-time carers, or long-term sick or disabled; and additionally that the median social rent property in England is £82 per week, while the 'affordable' rent median is £112.
18 November, 2015
New Bill - which aims to make it simpler and easier to rent a home and requires landlords to issue a written statement of the occupation contract which clearly sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and those renting from them - is expected to receive Royal Assent in December.
17 November, 2015
Federation highlights risks to vulnerable groups if Specified Accommodation is not exempted from rent reduction.
13 November, 2015
New statistics from the Department for Communities and Local Government show a breakdown of social housing sales in England by scheme and by local authority.
12 November, 2015
12 November, 2015
New Ministry of Justice statistics for July to September 2015 also show that landlord possession claims down five per cent from same quarter in 2014.
11 November, 2015
Introduction of penalties for landlords who breach certain areas of housing legislation included in today's government response to consultation on 'Tackling rogue landlords and improving the private rental sector'.
10 November, 2015
Today's speech on EU reform outlines measure designed to help control migration to the UK.
10 November, 2015
If plans to scrap lifetime tenancies for new social housing tenants go ahead, landlords must be given the flexibility to support different tenants in different areas, says CIH policy and practice officer David Pipe.
10 November, 2015
New factsheet from Housing Learning and Improvement Network defines and describes extra care housing and looks at key design features; sets out the policy and practice context; outlines the scale of extra care supply and considers future supply needs; discusses developing, funding and commissioning extra care housing and how to pay for services.
6 November, 2015
New regulations that amend the Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (Wales) Regulations 2012 to include provision in respect of new appeals which may be made to a residential property tribunal under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
6 November, 2015
Department for Communities and Local Government seeks views by 18 December 2015 on options for extending the scope of mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation and proposals to streamline the licensing process.
6 November, 2015
New guide published by NHS England provides case studies, ideas and practical tips to commissioners, health professionals and care providers on how to improve the relationships, processes and use of homecare and housing support to help people home from hospital.
6 November, 2015
New report from the Scottish Housing Regulator finds that there is little awareness among landlords that the relevant provisions of the Scottish Social Housing Charter apply to residents of gypsy/traveller sites, and puts forward recommendations to improve practice.
5 November, 2015
New report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies also finds that while the reduction in housing benefit will save the exchequer money, social landlords will lose money; however, tenants' work incentives will be strengthened as they have less means-tested benefit to lose.
4 November, 2015
View sought on issues including how to increase availability of affordable rented housing, effectiveness of schemes such as Help to Buy and whether new measures are needed to increase supply of social housing.
4 November, 2015
Scottish Housing Minister reassures landlords that Bill - which will protect tenants from unforeseen and unfair eviction and unpredictability over rent increases - will enable landlords to manage their property and deal with anti-social behaviour.
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