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Local authorities across England are ramping up efforts to convert underused buildings into social rent homes, as part of a growing movement to tackle the housing crisis without relying solely on new construction. […]

A new report from Newbridge Advisors has cast fresh light on the challenges facing sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in the UK social housing sector. Based on feedback from 28 housing associations and six lenders, […]

NatWest has unveiled a landmark £500 million lending facility aimed at accelerating the construction of social rent homes across the UK. The initiative, announced on July 21, is part of the bank’s broader […]

The government has launched a consultation on rent convergence, proposing that below-formula social rents be allowed to rise incrementally above the CPI+1% cap until they align with formula rent. The goal is to […]

The UK government has launched a long-awaited consultation on the Decent Homes Standard, aiming to modernise housing quality requirements across both social and private rented sectors. The proposed reforms will become enforceable from […]

In a major policy shift, the UK government has removed local connection requirements for care leavers under 25 and domestic abuse survivors, improving access to social housing across England. The change, effective from […]

This week, a groundbreaking social housing project in Neath Port Talbot, Wales has launched a hydrogen-ready housing pilot, placing hydrogen firmly at the intersection of residential infrastructure and energy transition. The initiative, led […]

The UK government has unveiled a transformative £39 billion investment programme aimed at revamping social and affordable housing across England over the next decade. The initiative promises to deliver 300,000 new homes, with […]