Policy

Labour Pledge to Boost Affordable Housing

In her speech at the Labour Party Conference 2023 in Liverpool, Angela Rayner promised that the party would deliver “the biggest boost in affordable and social housing for a generation.”   Speaking to […]

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How is a London Council Delivering More Affordable Homes?

In response to the shortage of affordable housing in its community, Wandsworth Council is progressing its ambition to drive up the number of homes for social rent. How will this tackle the council’s […]

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Northern Ireland Housing Association Adopts ESG Standard

A housing association has become the first in Northern Ireland to adopt the environmental, social and governance (ESG) standard.   Choice Housing, one of the largest housing associations in Northern Ireland, adopted the […]

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Homes England Announces Information Hub to Support Housing Sector

Homes England has announced a new national index of professional housing resources. How will this new information hub help the housing sector meet the current housing demand? The Housing Information Hub will support […]

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Government Grants to Boost Heat Pump Rollout

Heat pumps could be made more accessible to homeowners and small businesses under measures proposed by the government last week.   Varied grants, which would depend on customers’ property type or existing fuel […]

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Trafford Residents to Benefit from Free Energy Upgrades

As wave 4 of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) rolls out across the country, Housing Industry Leaders speaks to Councillor Tom Ross, leader of Trafford Council and Portfolio Holder of the Green City […]

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Hjatland Housing Association to Deliver 300 Homes with £20m

As finances continue roll out from the Scottish government’s  Housing Infrastructure Fund, Hjatland Housing Association were recently awarded £20m to build 300 homes across Shetland.  The first project will begin in late 2023 […]

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Revitalisation of Palace Fields to Bring New Look to Cheshire

In addition to the newly constructed residences, the development blueprint encompasses a specialised housing complex for veterans and an extra-care senior living scheme. Alongside these, there will be an establishment of a fresh […]

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How Will New Social Housing Standards Protect Tenants?

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has this week proposed new standards designed to protect social housing tenants and improve the service they receive.   Prior to the launch of this consultation, social […]

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