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
Tell us how many homes you’re building
23 January 2019
Please send us your data to help us demonstrate the scale of the sector’s development activity.
53-week rent year, rent reduction and Universal Credit – briefing
20 December 2018
We’ve produced a briefing focusing on the upcoming 53-week rent year and how this impacts on rent reduction and the calculation of Universal Credit.
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.
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.