12 July, 2013
11 July, 2013
A Chartered Institute of Housing and Circle Housing Group survey finds two-thirds of landlords are unable to help more than 20 per cent of affected tenants to downsize.
10 July, 2013
Guardian investigation finds vulnerable households are falling 'off the radar' of public services.
8 July, 2013
COSLA survey of all local authorities in Scotland also finds significant increase in requests for discretionary housing payments.
8 July, 2013
Issue 315 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available.
5 July, 2013
In force from 1 August 2013, new regulations specify the educational establishments whose student accommodation is excluded from the definition of a HMO (and thus from the scope of the licensing regime) - this revokes the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) Regulations 2012
5 July, 2013
4 July, 2013
New consultation seeks views on 'light touch and proportionate checks' and penalty of up to £3,000 for those who don't comply.
4 July, 2013
Forthcoming Housing Bill will abolish the Right to Buy, although existing tenants will have three years to exercise the right.
3 July, 2013
Former Labour Housing Minister has introduced a Private Member's Bill which if passed will establish a scheme, to be administered and enforced by local authorities, that will require tenants and landlords to have written agreements, and will empower local authorities to trade as letting and managing agents.
3 July, 2013
Age UK survey finds 20 per cent of over 65s cited a lack of available information on independence aids for the home, highlighting a lack of access and understanding of services in their local area.
2 July, 2013
Each landlord to work intensively with around ten households for at least 18 months, according to 24dash.com.
2 July, 2013
Commenting on Office for National Statistice Census figures, Shelter warns that, unless government builds more affordable homes, more families will join 'generation rent'.
2 July, 2013
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government announced in parliament that the government is cancelling the practice guidance, 'Diversity and Equality in Planning', and it will not be replaced.
2 July, 2013
Joseph Rowntree Foundation report sets out options for reform, including a 'Sustainable Home Ownership Partnership', a fund to which borrowers, lenders and government would contribute, coupled with longer-term benefit payments being made a charge on the property.
1 July, 2013
Issue 314 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available.
28 June, 2013
New regulations issued, designed to to prevent residents being exploited by unscrupulous site owners while ensuring business viability of privately owned sites is maintained.
28 June, 2013
Shelter Cymru and Citizens Advice Cymru say tenants are right to fear being kicked out if they force a landlord to improve their substandard home.
28 June, 2013
Research shows that previous cuts have already led to the loss of vital provision for homeless people in many areas and there is a real possibility that the 10% further cuts to Local Government and Communities budgets could see this pattern continue.
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