The end of LIBOR and the arrival of SONIA
2 July 2019
We update on the move from LIBOR to SONIA, which will affect housing associations that borrow from banks or other financial institutions.
An update from the West Midlands Regional Committee
26 June 2019
The West Midlands Regional Committee brings together leaders from housing associations across the region to help shape and deliver the Federation’s work both nationally and in the West Midlands region. Update from...
Making Tax Digital seminars
25 June 2019
HMRC are running a series of seminars for housing associations on Making Tax Digital for VAT.
A new staff network for BAME people working in housing - come and start the conversation
13 June 2019
The Federation is supporting Riverside and others to explore the idea of a nationwide network for BAME people working in housing.
Progress on Permitted Development
8 May 2019
The Government has responded to feedback on its recent Planning reform: supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes consultation.
New building safety knowledge hub for social landlords
17 April 2019
The Federation and the Local Government Association (LGA) have launched a new building safety knowledge hub for social landlords.
Is beauty in the eye of the housebuilder?
16 April 2019
We want your views on beauty and design in the planning and development process for our submission to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
New guidance to help identify tenants at risk of county lines exploitation
16 April 2019
New guidance from the Home Office and CrimeStoppers aims to help housing association staff identify and support vulnerable tenants.
Together with Tenants – sign up to become an early adopter
3 April 2019
Let us know by 8 April if you would like to be part of our early adopter programme.
We’re calling on the Government to fix flaws in the Universal Credit system
21 March 2019
We want to see a benefits system that works for everyone, that gives people enough money to live on, that supports people into work and that ensures everyone has fair access to affordable housing.
Universal Credit update – 2019 rent changes process and update on the 53 week rent year
20 March 2019
This Universal Credit update provides the latest on Landlord Portal, 53 week rent year, managed migration, pension age claimants and our work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Select Committee.
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – what to expect
20 March 2019
This important act came into force on 20 March 2019, and gives renters the right to take action if their property is not fit for habitation.
Supported housing update
20 March 2019
The end of 2018 saw many discussions around the future of supported housing. This article provides updates on the work the Federation continues to do, our work with the Government on oversight, and how members can get...
Three key updates on building and fire safety
15 March 2019
The start of 2019 has seen consultations on Approved Document B, and how residents and landlords can work together to keep buildings safe. This article summarises both of these, and outlines the current timeline for new...
Pensions accounting guidance for housing associations
14 March 2019
The Federation, in partnership with other sector leaders, have issued guidance to enable housing associations to defined benefit account the Social Housing Pension Scheme and the Scottish Housing Association Pension...
Six housing announcements from the Spring Statement 2019
14 March 2019
The Spring Statement 2019 contained six main housing announcements.
#HousingDiversityDay
7 March 2019
The next annual #HousingDiversityDay will be held on 19 March 2019.
Mortgagee protection clause – amended GLA version
20 February 2019
The Greater London Authority has issued a new version of the model mortgagee protection clause, which has been revised following discussions with housing associations and sector specialists.
Working with the Government to boost supply
7 February 2019
How we’re working with the Government to help our members build more homes.
An update from the West Midlands Regional Committee
5 February 2019
An update from Boris Worrall, Chair of the West Midlands Regional Committee