Linz Darlington on The Future of Leasehold Reform
Leasehold Reform is a topic that has been discussed regularly in the news, and parliament since 2017. The idea of a leasehold on properties is often thought of as archaic and unfair. To […]
London Homes Coalition Sector Raises Alarm of Critical Labour Shortages
The London Homes Coalition – a partnership of major housing associations, contractors and specialist suppliers in London – has launched the ‘Building Skills for the Future’ report, which identifies the critical risk to the maintenance, retrofit and […]
Mayor of Greater Manchester Unveils UK-first Landlord Charter
Greater Manchester is stepping up its plans to tackle the housing crisis by delivering new homes and improving standards in the rental sector with a pioneering new deal for renters and landlords. On […]
Mandating Company ESG Reporting Won’t Enhance Transparency, Finds Research
The EU’s Directive 2014/95/EU requires large companies to disclose non-financial information related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their annual reports. However, a recent study from Nyenrode Business University found that […]
Councils Working Together to Improve Resident Health
Bedford Borough Council is working with other councils to make it easier for residents to get help to improve their health, a meeting heard. A report presented to the Health Overview and Scrutiny […]
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Becomes UK Law
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which became law last week. The Act will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders […]
Reaction as Scottish Government Announce Housing Emergency
As the Labour-led debate on the housing crisis began on 15 May 2024, the Scottish Government used it to declare a national housing emergency. Shirley-Anne Somerville, the social justice secretary, made an announcement […]
Nottingham Homes Renovated to Combat Homelessness
Four self-contained homes in Villa Road, Nottingham have been renovated in a unique partnership scheme so they can be used to help reduce homelessness in the city. A partnership of leading UK social […]
Scottish Bank Commits £20m to Homes-for-Rent Strategy
The Scottish National Investment Bank has committed a further £20 million to the Mid-Market Rent (MMR) strategy managed by Thriving Investments, the social value and ESG-focused real estate fund manager. The Bank’s follow-on […]