All Regulations articles – Page 15
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NewsRegulator downgrades 15 more housing associations’ viability ratings
Further lowering of ratings as rising inflation hits financial capacity
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NewsRegulator warns of ‘inevitable’ reduction in HAs’ ability to manage risk
Housing associations spend 15% less on new homes than forecast according to latest survey
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NewsGove to block social landlords with poorly maintained homes from receiving funding
Housing secretary announces ‘crackdown’ following death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak
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CommentTragedy underlines the need to address systemic failings in our housing system
The shocking death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak has been described as a “defining moment” for the housing sector. David Orr argues the tragedy shows the need to fix deep-rooted problems in housing
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NewsAutumn statement: reaction as 7% cap on social housing rent rises confirmed
Industry figures welcome plan to set 7% limit rather than 5%
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NewsAutumn statement: social housing rent cap reportedly to be set at 7%
Jeremy Hunt expected to confirm cost-of-living intervention details later today
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NewsRegulator downgrades 19 housing associations citing ‘weakening housing market’
Major developers Clarion, L&Q, Home Group, Places for People and Sovereign among those with lowered viability ratings
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: cladding manufacturer Arconic hits back at criticism
Firm hits back at suggestions that its British Board of Agrement certificate for its ACM panels was misleading
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NewsGrenfell survivors’ lawyer describes ‘rogues gallery’ of firms accountable for fire
Closing statements to inquiry continue throughout this week.
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NewsHousebuilder fined £116k for health and safety failings
Blackburn-based Mullberry Homes admits multiple infringements, HSE says
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CommentHow Sunak can boost affordable housing without spending (much) cash
As Rishi Sunak eyes up to £50bn of cuts, Tonia Secker & Paul McDermott outline ways he can keep affordable housing development and retrofitting going through alternatives to higher grant
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NewsSadiq Khan threatens to withdraw funding from underperforming associations
Mayor of London says he will pause or withdraw grant for development from providers who are non-compliant with regulatory standards
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NewsRegulator warns economic turmoil likely to hit housing association development
RSH says social landlords must make difficult decisions to “maintain financial resilience” as borrowing headroom reduces
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CommentWill DLUHC legal action be the ‘final nudge’ needed to fix fire safety defects?
The government earlier this week gave notice of legal action to a building owner over its failure to carry out fire safety remediation on a tower block, Theresa Mohammed explains the significance
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NewsHousebuilders welcome stamp duty move amid wider scepticism about policy
Commentators question whether cuts will improve overall affordability in the long run
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CommentNon-profit social landlords should not pay for rent cap
The government rent increase cap plan amounts to a tax on registered providers that will hit development and other vital works, warns Greg Campbell
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NewsRegulator warns housing associations facing rent cap not to neglect landlord services
RSH issues warning as concern mounts over impact on development programmes
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NewsRees-Mogg appointed business and energy secretary
Housing sector calls for national retrofit programme as climate ‘sceptic’ Rees-Mogg is appointed
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CommentGovernment must step in and resolve difficulties around cladding pledge
Serious questions remain about housebuilders’ pledge to carry out fire safety works on existing blocks, not least about the role of building owners, writes Charmaine McQueen-Prince
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CommentStronger accessibility rules for new homes are welcome but we must go further
The changes to building regulations announced last week may prove significant, but any exemptions must be limited and there is still more for government to do, writes Holly Holder