11 July, 2023
6 July, 2023
Following proposed strengthening of the empty homes premium and introduction of a second homes premium in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Department seeks views on possible additional exemptions
4 July, 2023
LGA voices fears about the risk of homelessness, and calls on the government to work with councils on a jointly managed, locally driven process to asylum and resettlement
4 July, 2023
Special investigation report finds a 'distinct lack of ownership, accountability and intrinsic motivation' when handling complaints
4 July, 2023
Independent watchdog accepts that further material from the DLUHC has now provided clarity on the impacts of the Bill, but says there is still room for further improvement
3 July, 2023
30 June, 2023
New Act includes provision for a new supported housing licensing regime to give local authorities increased oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, its provision
30 June, 2023
29 June, 2023
New DLUHC statistics highlight that this represents a 37 per cent increase on the same period the previous year
29 June, 2023
Following completion of investigation into Southern Housing, Ombudsman says that a learning report will be published making recommendations for service improvement
29 June, 2023
Analysis of landlords' evidence on the extent of damp and mould in their properties highlights poor data management and limited oversight of housing conditions from boards or councillors as key issues to improve
29 June, 2023
More than 6,000 households now owed a duty, two thirds of which include dependent children
28 June, 2023
Other housing measures outlined in statement to the Senedd include commitment to legislate to improve homelessness services and to introduce a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation including short-term lets
27 June, 2023
Crisis highlights that numbers have almost reached the record seen pre-pandemic, undoing the good work that the ‘Everyone In’ initiative achieved after launching in 2020
27 June, 2023
Institute for Fiscal Studies reports that private rented homes are also more likely to be unsafe, in disrepair, difficult to adequately heat or to lack modern facilities
26 June, 2023
New statutory rule makes provision for a 7 per cent increase
23 June, 2023
New Directions introduce strengthened requirements for social landlords to consider tenants' views and to assist those using mutual exchange service
22 June, 2023
Based on a sample of almost half a million rents, ONS reports that median monthly rent was £825 between April 2022 and March 2023
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