All Regulations articles – Page 11
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In FocusCan the new housing minister make a difference before the election?
The past nine housing ministers have come and gone in the time it takes to get a large project to site, says Joey Gardiner. So what are the chances that the latest incumbent in the role can do what is required to pick the industry up off the floor?
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NewsMore than 1,600 tower blocks have a ‘life-critical’ fire safety defect, says RSH
Three-quarters of buildings with defects are expected to be remediated in the next five years
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NewsBristol tower block evacuated over structural risk
Barton House in Bristol has been evacuated due to “risk of building collapse”
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing issues viability downgrades to four housing providers
Body publishes latest annual checks on housing providers’ financial stability
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NewsSix complaints made to statistics regulator about ombudsman’s maladministration rate data
Housing figures raise concerns about Housing Ombudsman’s ‘misuse’ of statistics to publicly rate landlords
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CommentFar from being under threat, the green belt is actually growing
We must loudly and repeatedly explain that the green belt is a tool for managing growth, not a kitemark of quality, writes Paul Smith
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing promises ‘proportionate’ use of new powers as it opens consultation
RSH will have power to issue social landlords with unlimited fines.
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NewsBellway and Octopus Energy agree ‘zero bills’ homes partnership
The homes will have no energy bills for at least five years
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CommentThe three main parties have targets of 300,000 homes a year or more – but how serious are they?
Labour, Conservatives and the Lib Dems have all announced ambitious goals, but how can they be met? asks Barratt boss David Thomas
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CommentIt will take at least a year for the sector to become confident with the new building safety regime
The industry has been working hard to get up to speed with the new regulations, but there’s still much to learn, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsCourt orders building owner to pay £60,000 for cladding removal delays
Chaplair Limited fined £30,000 and ordered to pay £30,000 in costs for missing deadline to remove cladding
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NewsHousing Ombudsman warns social landlords to take noise nuisance seriously after death in Clarion property
125,000-home association hit with severe maladministration finding after resident took his own life after nine months of noise disturbance
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CommentRetrofitting homes can help tackle social housing’s damp and mould problem too
Refurbishing existing stock can face daunting challenges, but the benefits extend far beyond energy efficiency, writes Bukola Obadun-Craigs
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CommentHousing is rising up the political agenda and we must make the most of it
The party conference season showed an emerging consensus on housing and this presents an opportunity for the sector, writes James Prestwich
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NewsHousing Ombudsman reveals 323% increase in severe maladministration findings
The Ombudsman described the report as a “sobering overview” into social housing complaints in the UK
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NewsOrigin Housing put under review by the Regulator of Social Housing
RSH is to review housing association’s governance and financial viability gradings
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NewsGove confirms no government funding for RAAC housing remediation
The housing secretary tells select committee chair that there is no additional funding for social landlords to manage RAAC risks
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NewsCriterion Capital to unveil plans for 567 homes on the Greenwich peninsula
Developer drops proposals for a cruise line terminal on the site following local opposition
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NewsHousing Ombudsman takes on powers to order wider landlord policy changes
Watchdog outlines approach after receiving new powers this month