Social Housing News
The latest social housing news from PBC Today and the UK construction sector.
Social housing tenants 11 times more likely to suffer ventilation issues than plumbing issues
Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, and almost five times as likely to experience ventilation issues as heating issues, according to a new study.
Awaab’s Law extension: Labour to extend regulation to private sector
Labour has committed to extend Awaab's Law into the private sector, but the CIEH argues that more comprehensive action is needed.
Connected technology transforming water treatment in social housing
Helen Isherwood, managing director at ADEY, considers how predicting when water treatment intervention is needed will help to save money, reduce carbon emissions, ensure contractor compliance and maintain tenant comfort in social housing.
ABC’s Social Housing Warranty is tailored for the social housing sector
The new social housing warranty from ABC+ Warranty will safeguard your social housing scheme.
What extent of retrofitting work is needed in the social housing sector?
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
Surge in Housing Ombudsman complaints underscores urgency in meeting resident expectations
A rise in Housing Ombudsman complaints shows how vital it is to meet residents’ expectations quickly, says Civica’s Helen Rogers.
Build Warranty® – building trust: high-value schemes ensuring maximum project security
Explore how Build Warranty® breaks barriers by offering indemnity cover of up to £200m, making it the go-to choice for safeguarding projects, offering project security from towering city blocks to expansive housing developments.
ADEY unveils Sense technology for social housing providers
ADEY's Sense technology makes it possible to stay ahead of heating system breakdowns and is revolutionising the way social housing providers manage large numbers of properties.
Condensation and mould in homes: A matter of compliance
Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.
Over half of UK residents in privately rented or social accommodation experience mould in...
63% of those who've experienced mould were tenants in privately rented, local authority, housing association, or student accommodation, according to Uswitch Energy's Mouldy Nation Report.
Landlords urged to adopt new damp and mould framework
Landlords have been encouraged to use a new framework to safeguard their homes against damp and mould.
King’s Speech falls flat among UK construction industry
Not enough housing, too-little-too-late leasehold reform and renters reform- the first King's Speech from King Charles and Rishi Sunak has left the UK industry underwhelmed.
Examining new government guidance on damp and mould
The UK government has recently published a document that recommends landlords work with professionals to tackle damp and mould. James Berry, deputy CEO of the Property Care Association (PCA), discusses some of the key issues relating to the new guidance.
New homes available for affordable rent is on the rise, according to new data
Throughout this year, the number of homes available for affordable rent has grown significantly, contributing around 26,000 new homes to the sector.
Investing in innovation now to ensure energy efficient housing for the next generation
Andy Merrin, innovation and decarbonisation director at United Living Property Services, explores the next steps needed to deliver energy efficient housing for the UK.
Better data holds the key to damp and mould in social housing
Timely, accurate and personalised data is vital to help solve damp and mould in social housing says Civica’s Justin Fisher.
18 months later: what the Mosey Report has meant for social housing frameworksÂ
It’s been 18 months since Professor David Mosey’s Constructing the Gold Standard report was published, but how have its recommendations been taken on board in the social housing sector?
How can retirement communities tackle the social care crisis?
In this article, Andrew Milsom, NHBC, explores the rising demand for retirement communities as the UK seeks a solution to its ageing population and social care crisis.
NHBC launches Housing Association insights collection
NHBC has brought together leaders in housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector.
Disability housing inquiry from Levelling Up Committee now seeking evidence
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has launched an inquiry into how to ensure that people with disabilities have access to accessible and adaptable housing in England.
New Social Housing Regulation Act gives authorities stronger powers against underperforming landlords
The new Social Housing Regulation Act has become law, after receiving Royal Assent. The law will give authorities more power to address issues with underperforming landlords.
Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide launched
The new Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide is tailored to the requirements of those with assisted living needs.
The RSH is looking for social landlords to take part in a data pilot
The regulator for social housing (RSH) has invited small social landlords and providers to take part in a Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data pilot.
Illingworth project gets sustainability nod in Parliament
The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers.
A new decarbonisation framework for Scotland has been introduced
Pretium Frameworks and the Greener Futures Partnership have introduced a new decarbonisation framework specifically designed for Scotland.
We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones
The recent report from the IPCC serves as a final warning on the urgent need for action to prevent catastrophic changes to our planet's vital systems....