All Regulations articles – Page 9
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NewsPlanning departments not ready for biodiversity net gain rules, warns BPF
Property investors want long-term funding approach so councils can handle new planning condition coming into force next week
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NewsGove launches much-anticipated consultation on housing manager qualifications
The consultation is seeking registered providers’ and tenants’ views on the new competence and conduct standard
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CommentA Royal Commission might just help us develop the long-term strategy we need
The Housing Ombudsman’s call for a long-term, depoliticised approach could help us join the dots between housing, health and welfare, writes Paul Hackett
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NewsSovereign Network Group appoints group general counsel to oversee its legal affairs
The 84,000-home housing association has selected Kirsten Keegan to join the group’s executive team
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NewsNo cladding remediation agreement in place for Wembley block that caught fire
Octavia Housing and Vistry had not come to a “realistic agreement” over replacement of unsafe cladding
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CommentRevised planning framework shows Gove has not completely caved in to the NIMBYs
Ministers seem to have taken the view that there are votes in delivery, but can the proposals be delivered as intended, asks Peter Canavan
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NewsRegulator upgrades London housing association’s financial viability grading
Local Space has its financial viability status upgraded, while the RSH has confirmed the gradings of two other housing associations
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NewsBRE recommends shake up of EPC ratings to encourage retrofit work
Advisor wants shelf life of certificates halved and metrics reformed to more accurately reflect the performance of buildings
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NewsGovernment unveils controversial plan to overhaul social housing allocations
DLUHC publishes consultation on changes including “British Homes for British Workers” test and new income restrictions
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NewsHousebuilders hit out at continuing delay to crucial second staircases guidance
Building Safety Regulator says no ‘definitive timescale’ for publication of regulations as housebuilders warn of delays to schemes
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NewsPlanning delays biggest barrier to growth, say SME housebuilders
Planning delays have been cited by small housebuilders as the biggest barrier to growth they face. A survey of hundreds of smaller builders, published today by the Home Builders Federation, Travis Perkins and Close Brothers Property Finance, shows 93% of SMEs believe delays to securing planning permission is a “major ...
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NewsHousing associations dispute DLUHC’s estimated costs of proposed new tenant information rules
DLUHC consultation responses say costs should be considered alongside financial pressures of other requirements due to be introduced by the government
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NewsWait continues for government response to Morrell products review as minister dodges questions
Housing minister Lee Rowley tells MPs the government will reveal its building product safety plans ‘soon’
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing downgrades three in latest regulatory judgements
The regulator has issued two downgrades for financial viability and one for governance, and confirmed the existing grades of seven housing providers
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NewsHousing association regulatory fees set to rise 1.5% from April
Regulator for Social Housing could increase fees further in the summer
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NewsRochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints new permanent finance chief
Simon Mellor joins from Welsh housing association Hafod
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NewsRochdale Boroughwide Housing hires ex-Swan director as interim finance boss
Jeremy Vickers has been appointed as RBH’s new interim director of finance and development
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Comment‘Street votes’ can play a big role in urban intensification
The government’s street votes plan can help more people access the benefits of co-design, while achieving better quality and net zero outcomes, writes Ben Derbyshire
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News'Structurally compromised' Bristol housing block still not safe for residents’ return
The mayor of Bristol said the council plans for Barton House residents to move back in by 23 February
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NewsGove launches consultation on mandatory time limits for tackling emergency hazards in social homes
“Awaab’s Law” proposals would see social landlords required to make emergency repairs within 24 hours