Herefordshire Council, a no-stock local authority, has approved plans to establish a council-owned housing development company to address the county’s urgent need for affordable and […]
The Government will transfer fire safety responsibilities from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in response to the […]
The Scottish Government has proposed significant changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system to improve transparency and align with efforts to reduce emissions from […]
The Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Right to Buy scheme, aiming to make it fairer and more sustainable. Key reforms […]
The Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Complaints Review for 2023-24 disclosed a significant increase in interventions, with 21,740 actions taken to address resident issues, marking a 329% […]
Bristol City Council is contemplating the establishment of a standalone housing department following a critical review of its current housing services. Interim Chief Executive Paul […]
The implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 has been delayed until February 24, 2025, to allow time for the publication of technical guidance and the […]
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the UK’s Minister for Energy Consumers, announced the Government’s commitment to enhancing energy efficiency through an “area-based” approach at the Housing Community Summit […]
The UK government has confirmed that by 2030, landlords will be required to ensure their properties achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band […]
The Housing Ombudsman has issued an open letter to Chief Executives of social housing providers, voicing deep concerns about the handling of window-related complaints. Recent […]