Housing Quality Magazine April 2026

In the April 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Resolution Foundation director Lindsay Judge where we ask her to mark Labour’s performance on housing after nearly two years in … Read more

Welsh government invests £655,000 to train next generation of housing workers

The Welsh government says workers across Wales are set gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as it invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector. The funding will support … Read more

Senedd passes Building Safety (Wales) Bill

The Welsh government says it has taken a major step forward in protecting residents in their homes after the Senedd passed the Building Safety (Wales) Bill. The bill establishes a comprehensive new building safety regime … Read more

Talking heads: Housing predictions for 2026

As 2026 gets underway, we have invited some of housing’s leading lights to predict what’s in store for the sector over the next 12 months (and beyond). AI (obviously), cybersecurity, geopolitics, housing delivery and homelessness … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine January 2026

In the January 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Crisis chief executive Matt Downie where he talks about the charity’s pioneering plans to become a social landlord, his frustrations … Read more

Government launches £15 billion Warm Homes Plan ‘to upgrade the nation’s homes and cut energy bills’

The government has finally unveiled its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan with a pledge to deliver £15 billion of public investment, roll out upgrades to up to five million homes and help lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030. The … Read more

New report lifts the lid on aspirations and frustrations of young housing professionals

The experiences, aspirations and challenges facing early-career professionals across the social housing sector have been revealed in a new report. Drawing on the views of more than 900 young housing professionals across the UK, the … Read more

Housing Development Officer

About the role: Lead the response to Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment . Project manage the development of the Gypsy and Traveller accommodation provision within Powys. Oversee the full development lifecycle—from concept to completion—including … Read more

Housing Development Officer

About the role: The Development Officer will identify and assess properties for use as temporary homeless accommodation. Working collaboratively with Housing Communities and Housing Quality Teams, they will evaluate suitability, design potential, and planning feasibility. … Read more

Over £14m pledged for warmer homes in Wales

The Welsh government says that thousands more social housing tenants in Wales will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills as it announced an additional £14.1 million for energy efficiency improvements. The funding boost … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine October 2025

In the October edition of our quarterly magazine, we talk to Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chief executive Amanda Newton ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into force, Keith Cooper investigates the recent struggles at Homes England and … Read more

Urgent action still needed to tackle racism in Welsh housing sector, report reveals

A report looking into racism in the Welsh housing sector has highlighted both significant progress and areas where urgent action is still needed. Released this week, social justice organisation Tai Pawb’s study is based on … Read more

Head of Housing Services

Join Powys County Council as Head of Housing Head of Service 2 (£79,968 – £87,755) Permanent Contract of Employment – 37 hours per week Location – Hybrid Working (Contractual Base – Llandrindod Wells) Lead with … Read more

Frontline homelessness staff warn system at ‘breaking point’ as demand for housing cannot be met

Homeless people are being left without the accommodation and support they need due to a system at breaking point, frontline staff in the homelessness sector have warned. The overwhelming majority (85%) of frontline staff working … Read more

Clerk of Works

About the role: To provide a Clerk of Works service ensuring quality and workmanship is of the highest standard with a responsibility for the day-to-day management on site and successfully monitoring build and works processes. … Read more

Opinion: Nothing about us without us

The case for a national independent tenant voice in Wales is now overwhelming, writes leading tenant activist Emma Nicholas. Sadly, we know what happens if we don’t listen to tenants. After the horrendous Grenfell tragedy, … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine July 2025

In the July edition of our quarterly magazine, we talk to the journalist, political commentator, activist and author Ash Sarkar about her book ‘Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War’ and get her thoughts on … Read more

New bill sets out vision for ending homelessness in Wales

The Welsh Government has this week introduced an ambitious new bill which aims to transform our response to homelessness. The Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill will fundamentally change the homelessness system in Wales, … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine April 2025

In the latest edition of our quarterly magazine, we talk to Florence Eshalomi, chair of the MHCLG Select Committee, about the government’s progress on housing policy and its recent inquiry into children living in temporary … Read more

Welsh government makes £90m in low interest loans available to social landlords

The Welsh government has made £90 million in low interest loans available to social landlords, which it says will support the delivery of 277 affordable homes, with 119 to be delivered this Senedd term, and … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine: Housing’s Next Generation special edition March 2025

Our special edition of HQM gives you the lowdown on this year’s competition, including how to enter. Previous winners share their housing stories and the impact the competition has had on their careers.

First Things First episode 97

Gypsy & Traveller Project Officer – Housing

About the role: Leading on and project managing the delivery of a Gypsy and Traveller site in Powys in accordance with best practice and Welsh Government guidance. About you: Previous skills and experience of planning and … Read more

Opinion: Ring doorbells – when does helpful become harassment?

By Aisha Akhtar, HQN associate For landlords, CCTV and Ring doorbells can be extremely helpful in tackling antisocial behaviour. But at what point do such devices go from being an acceptable method of protection to … Read more

Government to mandate all PRS landlords to improve energy efficiency of rented homes

The government is consulting on new plans to mandate all private landlords in England and Wales to meet higher energy performance ratings in their properties by 2030. While 48% of private rented homes in England … Read more

Welsh government dishes out extra £10m to deliver more affordable homes

An additional £10 million has been made available by the Welsh government to help kickstart the development of new affordable housing schemes across Wales. The additional funding contributes to a broader package of investment secured … Read more

The Rent Income Excellence Network – what’s coming up in early 2025

It promises to be a busy 2025 for the Rent Income Excellence Network, with a wealth of new briefings, blogs, podcasts, best practice groups and events to help you navigate the changes in welfare policy, … Read more

Housing Quality Magazine January 2025

Shelter CEO Polly Neate is the cover star of our January 2025 edition. As she prepares to step down from the housing charity in March, Polly reflects on the highs and lows of her seven … Read more

Opinion: We need to build our way out of our no-child policy

By Alistair McIntosh, HQN CEO Happy New Year. Yes, it’s time for that annual upbeat optimistic blog once more. Luckily, I’m an old git so this is pretty easy to write. According to the World … Read more

First Things First episode 96: Christmas Special