Universal Credit – latest news for housing associations
20 December 2018
We set out the latest updates on Universal Credit, including a proposed change to the way rent is paid to landlords and the Christmas early payment schedule.
The Government’s response to the Hackitt review
18 December 2018
The Government has published its roadmap to delivering the recommendations from Dame Judith Hackitt’s Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.
Government ban on combustible materials
6 December 2018
The Government has set out details of their ban on the use of combustible materials in buildings over 18m in height.
Permitted development rights consultation
4 December 2018
We’d like to hear from members to inform our response to the consultation on extending permitted development rights.
Delivering our supply ambition
28 November 2018
We’re holding a sector-wide conversation about building more homes, and we want to hear from members.
Tell us what you think of the Federation
20 November 2018
Members have until 10 December to complete our annual satisfaction survey.
Delivering Great Homes Group – October meeting update
8 November 2018
The group’s most recent meeting included discussions on modern methods of construction and how the sector can ensure the safe delivery of high quality new homes by third party contractors.
Tell us how many homes you’re building
7 November 2018
Please send us your data to help us demonstrate the scale of the sector’s development activity.
Update from the West Midlands Regional Committee: Embracing the challenge to be even better
26 October 2018
Update from Boris Worrall, Chair, National Housing Federation West Midlands Regional Committee
Update on our Stop DSS discrimation campaign
24 October 2018
We launched a joint campaign in August with Shelter to end discrimination by letting agents against renters.
New building safety information – fire doors and window panels
24 October 2018
There have been a number of important updates from the Government on building safety related to fire door testing, and spandrel, infill and window panels.
Social Housing Pension Scheme valuation results published
17 October 2018
This update from KPMG summarises the main results from the valuation, and provides a useful tool for organisations to consider their next steps.
Quality of Existing Homes Group – October 2018 meeting update
16 October 2018
Update from Adam Hackett, Head of Sustainability & Energy, Aster Group, a member of Quality of Existing Homes Group.
Brexit – issues for finance teams to consider
16 October 2018
Our Finance Policy Advisory Group sets out some of the key considerations for housing association finance teams that may arise from the UK leaving the EU.
Update on provision of Universal Support
12 October 2018
Universal Support will be delivered by Citizens Advice from next year.
New central programme for fire door testing
11 October 2018
The Government is setting up a formal mechanism for councils and housing associations to test and share information on fire doors, which will improve consistency and avoid duplication across the sector.
New regional events on homelessness reduction
9 October 2018
We’re hosting seven regional events, in partnership with the Local Government Association, to bring housing associations and local authorities together to tackle homelessness.
Government announcement on combustible materials consultation
1 October 2018
Following a consultation over the summer, the Government has recently announced that it will ban combustible materials from being used in the external wall systems of new buildings over 18 metres in height.
Local Government Pension Scheme – tier 3 employer review
28 September 2018
KPMG offers some initial insight into the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board’s review of tier 3 employers.
Prime Minister addresses National Housing Summit 2018 (video)
20 September 2018
“Housing associations get homes built – and I want to work with you to transform the way we do so.”