19 January, 2023
17 January, 2023
17 January, 2023
APPG on temporary homelessness highlights evidence of 'substandard' housing that is causing additional avoidable hardship for already vulnerable homeless households
17 January, 2023
Analysis of complaints to Ombudsman made over six-month period revealed a maladministration rate of 96 per cent
12 January, 2023
A2Dominion Housing Group ordered to pay £750 in compensation after highlighting that delays were made worse because of disputes it had with the managing agent over who was responsible for repairs
11 January, 2023
New Shelter research also finds that more than two-thirds of families living in temporary accommodation have been there for over a year
10 January, 2023
10 January, 2023
MPs advised that legislation will include measures to protect both new and existing leaseholders, including in relation to valuations for lease extensions, the purchase of freeholds, and freeholders' rights to take control of building management
9 January, 2023
New ONS analysis of housing data also highlights that higher costs are already impacting those with variable-rate mortgages and private renters
9 January, 2023
23 December, 2022
£654 million for 2023 to 2025 will continue supporting homelessness prevention work, particularly in relation to support for vulnerable families and people at risk of rough sleeping
22 December, 2022
Letter to the Secretary of State calls for update on steps being taken to improve enforcement of housing standards, tenants’ voice and the culture within social landlord organisations
22 December, 2022
COSLA confirms that local authority rent increases will average no more than £5 a week, while housing association membership bodies report planned increases averaging 6.1 per cent
21 December, 2022
Writing to Ministers in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Committee Chair asks what is being done to prevent a spike in homelessness
21 December, 2022
Minister announces new referral scheme that will enable veterans at risk of homelessness to access supported housing and wrap-around specialist care in health, housing and education
21 December, 2022
19 December, 2022
Letter to Business Secretary says 'unsustainable' rising costs are forcing organisations to scale back homelessness support and, in some cases, will lead to services closing altogether
15 December, 2022
Results include that around a fifth of households live in the private rented sector, where almost a quarter of dwellings fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard
14 December, 2022
Updated package of support will also include £150 million one-off funding to help local authorities across the UK house Ukrainians and others at risk of homelessness, and £500 million for councils in England to acquire housing stock to house people fleeing international conflicts
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