All Regulations articles – Page 7
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NewsSecond staircase design guidance will still result in delays to schemes, warns HBF
Ambiguity in newly-published documents means schemes will still be “impossible” to sign off, say housebuilders
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NewsA2Dominion appoints two new directors to its property services team
The 38,000-home housing association has appointed new building safety and asset directors
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NewsHousing Forum calls for funding to help social landlords offset second staircase costs
Membership body says publication of technical guidance ends uncertainty over new rules but warns more funding is needed
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NewsConservative MPs set to revolt against government plans to criminalise rough sleeping
Over 40 Conservative MPs to vote against legislation
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NewsRSH brings new consumer standards and proactive approach into force
The new regulations housing providers must adhere to were implemented yesterday
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NewsLong-awaited guidance on second staircases published
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals
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In FocusEvolution or revolution? What new consumer standards mean for RPs
The Regulator of Social Housing’s revised consumer standards and proactive approach come into effect on 1 April. Olivia Barber finds out what the changes will mean for the sector
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NewsRent controls and homelessness duties outlined in new Scottish Housing Bill
The Scottish government introduces landmark legislation
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NewsRiverside upgraded and Muir Group downgraded in latest regulatory judgements
Regulator of Social Housing finds Riverside is ‘able to control’ its organisation after merger with One Housing Group
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
The Housing Forum and CIH among the bodies to respond to consultation that closes today
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NewsLewisham Council found non-compliant as 5,000 fire safety actions overdue
London borough also has more than 2,000 homes that do not meet the Decent Homes standard
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CommentHow do we respond to the devastating affordable housing funding cuts in Scotland?
The social housing sector in Scotland is reeling from a 26% cut to affordable housing funding. But what can the sector do in response? asks Ryan Barclay
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator 'expects' to publish long-awaited second staircase guidance this week
Sadiq Khan warns 38,000 homes are on hold amid confusion over new rules
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NewsNorth-east council to close ALMO after 18 years
South Tyneside Council follows nearby Newcastle City Council in moving management of its stock in-house
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NewsLatest Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund allocations announced
42 social landlords successfully bid for funding in latest wave of energy efficiency scheme
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NewsWelsh housing association advises 40 households to leave homes due to RAAC risk
RAAC concrete has been identified in 60 of Trivallis’ properties on the Gower Estate in Hirwaun, and another 17 privately-owned homes were built in the same way
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NewsWales extends building control registration deadline amid fears of crisis
But uncertainty remains over deadline in England
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NewsHousing watchdog proposes 40% hike in fees
The Housing Ombudsman has suggested a “polluter pays” model, so that those who use the service more pay for it
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NewsNew study indicates North-South divide in home retrofit
Net zero group suggests that progress on decarbonising homes in the North is slower
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NewsFears of fresh crisis as London council finds unsafe plastic cladding on 600 homes
Barnet Council alerts DLUHC to risks posed by timber-frame homes fitted with UPVC panels