Uncovering The Unintended Consequence of Digitalisation
With older adults living in social housing continuing to grow, coupled with the rise of digitalisation of housing stock could be compounding digital inclusion issues. Housing Industry Leaders highlight how the Welsh Government […]
Retrofitting Historic Buildings Could Generate £35bn Economic Output
A recent report has revealed that improving the energy efficiency of historic properties could reduce carbon emissions from the UK’s buildings by an estimated five per cent each year and generate £35 billion […]
The App Helping Housing Providers Detect Damp and Mould
Housemark has launched a damp and mould detection app to help housing providers detect and record damp and mould in homes. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this can increase residents’ health and […]
Insulated Social Housing Could Save Tenants £700m Yearly
Research has suggested that social housing residents could see their heating bills slashed by 42 per cent if their homes were insulated and draught-proofed, saving £700 million a year in total. Housing Industry […]
UK’s Biggest Deployment of IoT Sensors in Social Housing
Stirling Council is to carry out what is claimed to be the UK’s biggest deployment of internet of things (IoT) sensors in its social housing. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this will […]
Reducing Digital Poverty for Social Housing Tenants In The North
After Middlesbrough Council began an initiative to reduce digital poverty among its residents, Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this will improves the lives of social housing residents across the North. Its library […]
English Housing Survey: The Key Findings
The UK Government has published its annual English Housing Survey covering 2020-21. Housing Industry Leaders investigates the key findings. Providing a range of information on people’s housing circumstances, the condition of their homes, […]
Largest Sustainability Loan Secured For Affordable Housing Project
Housing association L&Q has secured its largest-ever sustainability-linked loan, worth £525m, to build 8,000 homes. Housing Industry Leaders looks at the funding and how it aims to deliver more affordable housing. Agreed with […]
Social Housing Regulation Bill: Stronger Protection For Tenants
The UK Government will introduce the Social Housing Regulation Bill into parliament today (8 June), following on from its inclusion in the Queen’s Speech. Housing Industry Leaders investigates how the Bill will provide […]