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A 40% variance in the average cost of social and private rents in the North East is leaving the region’s older private renters struggling to afford the basic essentials, according to new research by the National Housing Federation (NHF). The…
By Helen Raftery, Head of Data Protection Complaints, Information Commissioner’s Office Housing organisations require personal data to provide services and support to their residents – this could be anything from contact details to medical records. Anyone who processes personal data…
A survey has identified the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the properties of nine Scottish social landlords. The Scottish Housing Regulator’s survey has so far revealed that 953 homes are affected across the nine housing providers, while 94…
Almost three-quarters of Londoners (73%) say the cost-of-living crisis has made it more difficult for them to take action to help prevent climate change, new research has revealed. In the fourth year of research polling by London Councils to gauge…
The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration for how a London local authority failed to satisfactorily resolve a reoccurring roof leak for over three years, leaving the resident with mildewy and musty odours, high humidity and furniture mould. The resident…
A housing association has announced the appointment of two experienced sector leaders to its executive team. Julia Prichard (pictured) joins as the newly created Chief Tenant Officer at Saffron Housing Trust and will be leading end-to-end tenant services, including asset…
As many as 69% of UK adults are worried about their finances, with 35% not feeling resilient when it comes to supporting themselves or their family, new research has revealed. Vitality Life Insurance’s survey of 2,000 people also found that…
The Housing Ombudsman has made six findings of severe maladministration against a local authority across three different cases. According to the ombudsman, a recurring theme throughout its six findings against Lambeth Council was the unacceptable time taken to remedy outstanding…
Phoenix Community Housing’s Disability Awareness Day event drew in crowds for an evening celebrating Lewisham’s diverse community. The Lewisham landlord opened the doors of its community building The Green Man on Tuesday 28 November to educate, inform and inspire attendees…
Key voices from across the housing sector came together to mark the launch of Stonewater’s pioneering Greenoak Centre of Excellence (GCoE) earlier today. According to their press release the affordable housing provider invited representatives from housing associations, councils, and developers…
The Housing Ombudsman Service last week published its latest report on Complaint Handling Failure Orders (CHFOs). In a mixed bag of results, the service reported that it had issued its highest ever number of CHFOs in the quarter, but that…
A new sustainability programme has been launched to support councils to reach their local carbon reduction and adaptation targets. Read more here.
