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.”
Housing Day 2018 confirmed for 10 October
13 September 2018
Housing Day, the 24-hour social media event celebrating the positive impact of social housing on millions of tenants, will take place this year on Wednesday 10 October.
A Voice for Tenants survey
13 September 2018
The steering group for A Voice for Tenants has launched a survey seeking views from tenants on the Social Housing Green Paper.
Our Green Paper response – find out more and get involved
12 September 2018
Find out how to shape our Green Paper response, and hear directly from the Secretary of State at the National Housing Summit next week.
Fire safety guidance consultation – tell us your views
12 September 2018
We are responding to the Government’s consultation on the usability of Approved Document B – the guidance on meeting fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations – and we want members’ views.
Fire door safety update
12 September 2018
After carrying out tests, the Government has removed Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) composite fire doors from the market and issued advice to landlords.
Protecting the housing association brand
12 September 2018
We’ve been taking action to protect the housing association brand, by ensuring that only not-for profit organisations can use the term.
Register for our supported housing events
11 September 2018
These events will explore the implications of the Government’s recent announcement on the future funding model for supported housing, and discuss plans for increased transparency and oversight in the future.
Tell us how many homes you’re building
24 August 2018
Please send us your data to help us demonstrate the scale of the sector’s development activity.
How to prepare for Making Tax Digital
22 August 2018
This update from Deloitte provides some more detail on Making Tax Digital, and sets out the key implications for members.
Transition to sterling risk-free rates from LIBOR – impact for housing associations
20 August 2018
This update summarises the impact of the move away from LIBOR-style reference rates to the new SONIA reference, and what this means for housing associations.
Combustible materials consultation – Federation response
16 August 2018
We have responded to the Government’s consultation on its proposal concerning the use of combustible materials.
The Social Housing Green Paper – further detail and next steps
14 August 2018
Our initial analysis of the key points in the Green Paper.