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While housing providers across the country stress-test business plans and get to grips with the new technology needed to reach net zero carbon, are we doing enough to consider what net zero carbon means for people and places?
James Bryson, 22 April 2021
The government has launched a five-week consultation on making receipt of the coronavirus vaccine a condition for staff deployment in care homes for older people.
21 April 2021
Hastoe are setting new minimum build requirements for new homes above current building regulations.
Ulrike Maccariello, 21 April 2021
Find out more about our research on income collection and support for tenants during the coronavirus crisis.
Bekah Ryder, 15 April 2021
Find out why it's so important to have an EDI baseline in the housing sector with Sonja.
Sonja Wellings, 14 April 2021
The National Housing Federation has launched a data tool today which will enable its members to understand how representative their workforces are of the communities they serve.
12 April 2021
We have so much data and what if we could be using that data to understand our equality, diversity and inclusion practices and how we could improve them? Now we can.
Jan Gale, 12 April 2021
In the critical years of the 1970s Prince Philip was Patron of the National Housing Federation and in the 1980s he became the NHF’s very active President.
Lord Best, 09 April 2021
Francesca Albanese highlights three recent reports focusing on people experiencing homelessness and examines solutions to tackle systemic causes.
Francesca Albanese, 09 April 2021
The government has published updated coronavirus guidance for landlords and tenants, which includes updated information on the possession action process.
08 April 2021
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published a report on the effects coronavirus has had on homelessness and the private rented sector.
08 April 2021
Announcing a major new programme of NHF work on decarbonisation.
Kate Henderson, 08 April 2021
This morning the Government released the outcomes of two separate consultations, confirming important details of the new Shared Ownership model, and the delivery of First Homes via developer contributions.
01 April 2021
This summary covers information on the latest guidance, vaccines and testing, shielding, prevention and visits for supported housing providers.
01 April 2021
There were so many interesting and important sessions at the National Housing Summit last week, but one that has particularly stayed with me was ‘Rethinking the sector’s approach to racial equality’.
01 April 2021
Martyn Hale from Citizen explains how a quick change of direction helped to protect homeless people in Coventry as part of the ‘Everyone In’ scheme one year on from its launch.
26 March 2021
The National Housing Summit 2021 reunited housing leaders from across the sector for four days of networking and debate. Read our five key highlights.
Amy Walker, 25 March 2021
Housing associations can now submit Census information in one simple spreadsheet, rather than multiple individual submissions, which the ONS will then compile to use directly in the 2021 Census.
25 March 2021
Find out more about the next round of submissions for the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
25 March 2021
DWP has simplified the verification process for April rent changes. Housing associations must support their residents to notify DWP about any change in rent to ensure they get the correct housing payments.
24 March 2021
Jenrick lays out the government’s key housing priorities and takes questions from across the housing sector
24 March 2021
Review guidance on completing the census for managers of care homes, hostels and refuges and advice on how to best support your residents to complete the forms on 21 March 2021.
11 March 2021
This week we celebrated International Women's Day and several female colleagues within our organisation would like to share their biggest tips and advice for other women in the sector.
11 March 2021
The government has published guidance on how to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in accommodation with shared facilities and in overcrowded accommodation.
11 March 2021
As we approach the 31 March 2021 year end, our pensions advisers Isio explain what the FRS102 position means for housing associations.
11 March 2021
Recent developments mean that employers have more options for managing Local Government Pension Scheme assets and liabilities. Our pension advisors Isio explains the opportunities and risks that accompany this increased flexibility.
11 March 2021
The Housing Statement of Recommend Practice (SORP) Working Party (SWP) is seeking four senior finance staff from English based housing associations.
11 March 2021
Keeping information related to the Capital Goods Scheme up to date may not be high on your priority list. Our taxation advisers RSM, explain why it is important to retain the information now, to prevent lost opportunities in the future.
11 March 2021
Homeworking has become the norm for many of us over the past year. Our tax advisors, RSM, explain what implications this new way of working could have for you and your employees.
10 March 2021
Our tax advisors, RSM, give us a round down of the key points for housing associations from the most recent Spring Budget and advise what could happen in upcoming updates.
10 March 2021
Tap into the huge expertise which exists among colleagues in the housing sector
Boris Worrall, 10 March 2021
UK Finance detail what steps housing associations should be taking now to ensure they are ready for the end of LIBOR.
09 March 2021
The government is expanding asymptomatic coronavirus testing to ensure as many people as possible who need to leave home for work can access testing.
08 March 2021
See any latest information and updates on testing and tracing within the sector
08 March 2021
Rough sleeping is dangerous for everyone, but the challenges faced by homeless women have been amplified by the coronavirus crisis.
Laura Davis, 08 March 2021
Following on from a commitment made in the Social Housing White Paper, MHCLG have launched a campaign with the aim of raising awareness among social housing residents of the complaints process, helping them to feel empowered to make complaints where needed.
05 March 2021
In the months before the coronavirus crisis, more than 80% of adult critical care beds in England’s hospitals were occupied. Look Ahead has long advocated for out-of-hospital care, citing the improved physical and mental health outcomes experienced by the people we support.
Chris Hampson, 05 March 2021
Updated guidance on coronavirus testing in extra care and supported living services now defines which settings will be required to carry out PCR and lateral flow tests or PCR tests only.
04 March 2021
This budget is an important step in helping the country get back on its feet, as we navigate our recovery from the pandemic.
03 March 2021
The National Housing Federation’s Together with Tenants initiative has now been formally adopted by 165 housing associations, covering more than two million homes.
02 March 2021
If ever there was a more meaningful time to promote the completion of the national Census, then it is now, in 2021, when inequality is so high on the agenda.
Cym D'Souza, 26 February 2021
The government's Everybody In initiative has had a significant effect on reducing the number of people who are homeless on our streets but what else do we need to do.
25 February 2021
The government has published an updated fuel poverty strategy which is important to housing associations in relation to tenant support and the journey to net zero.
25 February 2021
The campaign was a huge success thanks to everyone who helped make the case.
Lucy Grove, 24 February 2021
MHCLG has established a sounding board, which includes the National Housing Federation, to review of the Decent Homes Standard.
24 February 2021
The government’s shielding guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable individuals has been updated. Find out what this means for housing associations.
24 February 2021
Having a place to call home is crucial – but couple that with secure employment and a chance to learn and progress, that’s how you really offer someone a future.
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, 23 February 2021
The government has published its health and social care white paper that sets out its legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill.
22 February 2021
Secretary of State Robert Jenrick MP recently announced an additional £3.5bn of funding for the remediation of unsafe cladding.
22 February 2021
The government has allocated £125 million to local authorities to cover the costs of the new duty around the provision of support within domestic abuse safe accommodation services.
16 February 2021
The Debt Respite Scheme is a new statutory scheme to provide ‘breathing space’ to help people in problem debt - including rent arrears - to better manage their finances, seek professional debt advice and reach sustainable solutions.
12 February 2021
We’re pleased to officially announce MRI Software as our preferred housing management supplier.
11 February 2021
There’s enough readily available brownfield land to deliver over 1m homes, so why are we not building the homes we need? Combining technology with new business models has the potential to completely restructure and evolve our industry.
Gonzalo Marquesini, 11 February 2021
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, responds to the new £3.5bn fund from government to fix dangerous cladding.
10 February 2021
See updates on our members' front line staff in supported and sheltered housing getting the vaccination,
10 February 2021
The work that has been done over the past year is a huge testament to how much can be achieved when we work together.
Kate Henderson, 05 February 2021
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have launched a consultation proposing a number of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
05 February 2021
Bringing the voices of residents from all tenures, regions and life experiences into conversations about the direction of our organisations, and the sector as a whole, gives me hope for the future.
Althea Efunshile CBE, 04 February 2021
Even though the challenges ahead are significant, the benefits are huge: warmer homes, cheaper fuel bills, healthier and happier residents, greener communities and a better planet.
Catherine Ryder, 02 February 2021
This week we held a roundtable with the Secretary of State for MHCLG, Robert Jenrick, the new chair of Homes England, and key officials, to discuss our sector's development ambitions and desire to work in partnership with the government to deliver for our communities.
28 January 2021
Following on from a commitment made in the Social Housing White Paper, MHCLG is due to launch a campaign
28 January 2021
The government has published the key outcome of its 2019 consultation on the Future Homes Standard. Find out more here.
27 January 2021
As part of the process of developing the Future Buildings Standard, MHCLG have launched a consultation on changes to the Building Regulations, specifically affecting ventilation and conservation of fuel and power.
27 January 2021
The Public Accounts Committee ran an inquiry into the government’s rehousing of rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.
19 January 2021
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting submissions to a consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act (MHA).
19 January 2021
Ahead of publishing its consultation response in the spring, the government has advised that any policy changes and reforms arising from the Planning for the Future proposals will take time to implement, and that planners should not delay their delivery of local plans.
15 January 2021
The social housing sector is well placed to deliver retrofit at volume but the scale of the task ahead poses new challenges, notably the shortfall in long-term funding.
Alan Boddy, 12 January 2021
The Daily Mail has launched a campaign to support leaseholders affected by cladding issues. Please see our response below as we support their campaign.
04 January 2021
It’s been a really tough year and still I can look back fondly on the way we rose to the Covid-19 challenges in Silva Homes’ independent living schemes.
Dasos Christou, 22 December 2020
As the government prepares for the UK's exit from the European Union on 31 December 2020, the NHF has been raising with ministers, the potential implications of Brexit on housing associations.
17 December 2020
The government has extended the deadline for claiming from the Building Safety Fund to 30 June 2021. Find out everything you need to know and how it affects you.
17 December 2020
We held two roundtable sessions for over 60 of our housing association members to feedback on their experience of bidding into the 2020/21 Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
16 December 2020
On Monday 14 December, the government published its long-awaited Energy White Paper ‘Powering our Net Zero Future’.
16 December 2020
How we’re limiting the spread of coronavirus across our supported housing and care services.
Claire Hardwick, 16 December 2020
Housing homeless and vulnerable people has always been a key part of what we do as a sector.
Suzannah Young, 15 December 2020
A code of governance is a vital tool to ensure all aspects of the organisation are guided by consistent principles of good governance.
Sarah Greenhalgh, 15 December 2020
There is an ongoing drive to encourage housing associations to adopt modern methods of construction (MMC) in their delivery programmes. Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy & MHCLG MMC Champion, sets out the progress that has been made since 2017 to grow the confidence of the sector in adopting MMC.
14 December 2020
The government has announced the Protect Programme – £15m of funding for rough sleeper accommodation available until March 2021.
14 December 2020
The Climate Change Committee has published their Sixth Carbon Budget, including some policy recommendations to the government which may have implications for housing associations’ work on decarbonisation.
11 December 2020
The government has passed legislation confirming that the new IR35 rules will be introduced from April 2021. It is important that housing associations plan for these changes and that processes are in place to ensure that the new obligations are met. Our tax advisors RSM explain how this will work in practice.
11 December 2020
As the year draws to a close, we’d like to look back over the last 12 months and review some of the fruitful things that have come out of 2020, and look at what 2021's priorities will look like.
Anna Duggal, 11 December 2020
HM Treasury has released a Call for Evidence in relation to VAT grouping, and in particular the criteria relating to establishment, eligibility and registration. The NHF has responded to this on behalf of its members, with the help of tax advisers RSM, who explain the detail behind this consultation here.
10 December 2020
Prior to the impact of coronavirus, our members achieved the highest number of new homes completions, and started building the highest number of homes of social rent, since we began collecting this data.
Tristan Carlyon, 10 December 2020
Almost three quarters (74%) of housing associations are already drawing up plans for how to make their homes 'net zero' by 2050, according to a new survey.
10 December 2020
Recent developments mean employers have more options for managing Local Government Pension Scheme assets and liabilities. Our pensions advisors Isio explain the detail.
09 December 2020
The Domestic Reverse Charge for the construction industry is set to be introduced on 1 March 2021, with new rules bringing practical and financial challenges for housing associations. HMRC is also running an awareness drive about organisations' obligations under the Construction Industry Scheme. Our tax advisers RSM outline the detail.
08 December 2020
As part of the wider ambition to meet the ‘net-zero-carbon’ challenge by 2050, social housing providers have been set a target to attain a C rating on Energy Performance Certificates by 2035.
Colin Farrell, 08 December 2020
The NHF’s pensions advisors Isio provide an update on the Social Housing Pension Scheme funding valuation and the potential impact on employers, plus the Pensions Regulator’s new funding code for Defined Benefit schemes, and assess the steps employers can take to manage risks.
07 December 2020
Most housing associations are successfully submitting their VAT returns under the Making Tax Digital regime. Arguably, however, the real challenge will come when the ‘digital link’ soft landing period ends in April 2021. Our tax advisors RSM explain this in more detail.
04 December 2020
The Financial Reporting Council has revised its ‘going concern’ standard which increases the level of responsibility on organisations' auditors. Julia Crowe, Head of Social Housing at Crowe UK LLP, explains the detail and the implications for housing associations.
04 December 2020
It’s a well-known saying that ‘leaders get the teams they deserve’. Perhaps we need to turn this around, and ask whether boards get the organisational culture they deserve?
Joanne Tilley, 04 December 2020
Andy Smith of The Good Economy writes about the importance and significance of the Standard and why housing associations should adopt it.
Andy Smith, 03 December 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated that we can act fast to address homelessness if there is a collective will and strong leadership from the government.
Bekah Ryder, 02 December 2020
How Accord used MMC to create covid-secure Visitor Pods for care schemes.
Stuart Fisher, 01 December 2020
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on the homelessness and private rented sector.
01 December 2020
Summary of housing measures announced by the Chancellor in his Spending Review on 25 November.
30 November 2020
The government has reopened the domestic abuse safe accommodation fund. Find out who is eligible for grants.
30 November 2020
Explore our new report: Equality, diversity and inclusion: an insight review of housing association staff in England.
30 November 2020
Equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector won’t be achieved by just a campaign or an initiative, it requires each of us to make fundamental and lasting changes.
Bunmi Atta, 30 November 2020
Response from the National Housing Federation on the Panorama episode "The Home I Can't Afford".
25 November 2020
Statement from Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
25 November 2020
Read our response to the Housing Select Committee report on the Building Safety Bill.
24 November 2020
The Code of Governance 2020 has a new focus on ensuring the safety of residents, staff and visitors
Nick Abbey , 20 November 2020
The new model aims to deliver on the government’s manifesto commitment of a “fairer, more transparent” form of shared ownership.
19 November 2020
Update from Boris Worrall, West Midlands Regional Committee Chair.
19 November 2020
Tackling decarbonisation by retrofitting homes not only creates warmer homes, it also creates jobs and give a much-needed boost to the economy.
Selina White, 19 November 2020
A summary of the white paper proposals and our initial response and next steps.
19 November 2020
A new Sustainability Reporting Standard for social housing was published on 10 November. This Standard provides a common framework which social landlords can use to report on their environmental and social impact, and their governance arrangements (ESG).
18 November 2020
At a time when many clients’ mental health has deteriorated, maintaining contact has been key.
Jonathan Moore, 18 November 2020
We've summarised the government's plan for a green industrial revolution, highlighting the main points for housing associations.
18 November 2020
Our Chief Executive, Kate Henderson, responds to the government's Social Housing White Paper released today.
17 November 2020
It has been well publicised that the coronavirus lockdown, whether in full or part of the tiered approach, has seen more incidences of domestic abuse.
Amanda Lowder, 16 November 2020
Yesterday I read a post that said “make sure to wear shoes, ladies. There’s glass everywhere.” Unless you’ve been avoiding the news, the metaphorical glass smasher of the moment is obviously Kamala Harris.
Claire Abji , 13 November 2020
The new Code of Governance will encourage, challenge and support housing associations to continue to strive to meet the very highest standards of governance as expectations change, underpinned by a culture of integrity, openness and inclusion.
Catherine Ryder, 12 November 2020
The publication of the 2020 Code of Governance comes 25 years after the first code was produced in 1995.
Ceri Victory-Rowe and Stephen Bull, 12 November 2020
While other associations' merger plans were delayed, we took the decision to go ahead with the creation of Eastlight Community Homes, despite the Covid-19 crisis.
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, 11 November 2020
We’ve designed a campaign graphic that we want everyone to share on social media at the same time on the same day
Kate Henderson, 05 November 2020
The government has announced the funding allocations for the long-term element of the Next Steps Accommodation Programme. You can read the full details on the government’s website.
05 November 2020
Last month I wrote to the Prime Minister and the UK’s ‘big six’ energy providers urging them to take steps to do more for the millions of people living in fuel poverty through the pandemic. Now we need your support to get the message out.
Mark Henderson, 03 November 2020
Our initial analysis and next steps following the Prime Minister's announcement of a new national lockdown.
02 November 2020
With the eyes of the world on the UK, this is a unique opportunity for both the government and our sector to show real leadership.
Kate Henderson, 29 October 2020
The introduction of the new three-tier system to manage local outbreaks of coronavirus across the UK presents some unique challenges for how associations can deliver their services to customers.
Lee Buss, 28 October 2020
We're calling for the government to introduce an industry-wide zero carbon new build standard.
Paul Hackett, 26 October 2020
We summarise changes to Approved Document B due to come into effect in November.
22 October 2020
The government has now confirmed it will hold a one-year Spending Review next month.
22 October 2020
New government advice for the safe opening of night homeless shelters in winter during the coronavirus outbreak.
21 October 2020
We’re keen to hear members’ views on how public data on land ownership and control could be improved.
21 October 2020
National Statement of Expectations, Supported Housing, Supported housing providers, supported housing provision, guidelines for supported housing
21 October 2020
The Prime Minister has responded to our call for the government to draw up a coronavirus recovery plan that prioritised investment in green projects and green infrastructure.
21 October 2020
The coronavirus crisis has made a great many things harder (or even impossible), but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from the years working with our customers it’s that every challenge is also an opportunity.
Rachel Fox, 21 October 2020
Over the coming months, my colleagues and I will be engaging with prospective candidates and all political parties as the countdown to polling day gathers pace.
Steve Close, 21 October 2020
The Competence Steering Group (CSG) published its final report, setting out a framework to improve the competence of those working on higher-risk buildings.
20 October 2020
Last spring 130 housing associations agreed to act as Together with Tenants early adopters – testing a plan to strengthen the relationship between housing associations and residents.
Kate Henderson, 20 October 2020
This update provides information from DWP to explain how Universal Credit payments are calculated based on different tenancies.
16 October 2020
The High Court has ruled that converting weekly rents to a monthly value for the purposes of calculating Universal Credit entitlement are neither irrational nor unlawful.
16 October 2020
We provide clarification on the process for applying for funding for the removal and remediation of non-ACM combustible cladding.
16 October 2020
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work housing associations do, and to secure our sector’s role in helping the country recover from this crisis.
Diana Warwick, 15 October 2020
We have a responsibility to leverage the current mood to drive change for our BAME communities – positive disruption is required to shape lasting change across our sector.
Maureen Hopcroft, 12 October 2020
We’re getting ready to roll this out across the entire sector later this month - our ambition is for all housing associations to support our Together with Tenants plan and adopt the Charter.
08 October 2020
We’re raising your concerns about the impact of the new shared ownership model with the government.
07 October 2020
This update covers the BEIS Select Committee inquiry, the Green Heat Network Fund, and the Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) action plan.
07 October 2020
A rebrand is about embracing the meaning behind the change and making sure the right people are leading the way.
Wayne Morris, 05 October 2020
The pandemic brought the role of our homes into sharp focus, and in doing so has made it impossible to ignore the housing emergency that has denied people a safe home when they need it most.
Polly Neate, 05 October 2020
Seeing our customers, our communities succeeding and our economy thriving is at the heart of what we do and that is why we support the Homes at the Heart campaign.
Stuart Heslop, 01 October 2020
I hope that more businesses look beyond traditional ways of recruiting and realise that there is so much to gain by changing our outlook and doing things differently
George Weston, 30 September 2020
Housing associations are inventsing in The Good Food Bag which is providing low cost, healthy meal kits to organisations, as well as selling directly to customers in areas of food insecurity.
Jenni Pocsai, 29 September 2020
Affordable rural housing providers face a must make sure enough affordable rural homes are built to improve the diversity of the countryside, supporting a balance of income and age groups.
Martin Collett, 28 September 2020
With the right action from the government and the will of the housing association sector, we can end homelessness, save the taxpayer money, and change lives.
Suzannah Young, 25 September 2020
BSI, sponsored by MHCLG, is seeking input from housing associations and other stakeholders to develop an overarching competence framework for everyone working on higher-risk buildings.
25 September 2020
The government has announced a new package to support and enforce self-isolation.
24 September 2020
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the government increased the standard Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payment by £20 per week, as part of the economic stimulus package in April.
24 September 2020
We need the government to build on the success of ‘everyone in’ and use the Spending Review to invest in services that help prevent further homelessness.
Steve Douglas CBE, 21 September 2020
We’ve summarised the latest information on how court possession proceedings will be prioritised.
18 September 2020
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has launched an important consultation on intermediate housing in the capital, and we want to include your views in our response.
17 September 2020
On 16 September 2020, NHF Chair Baroness Diana Warwick of Undercliffe questioned Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Lord Greenhalgh about changes to the planning system.
16 September 2020
We’re pulling together sector-wide responses to the two consultations, and the consultation on changes to the current system, which closes on 1 October, is our most urgent priority. We have strong arguments to make against some of the more difficult proposals – but we need your help to illustrate them.
Duncan Neish, 15 September 2020
The findings are published in their annual People in Housing Need report, the most comprehensive report to date on the state of the nation’s housing crisis.
15 September 2020
It doesn’t matter where you take an MP as long as there is a good story to tell about the homes you provide and the people that live in them.
Rob Hunter, 11 September 2020
Housing associations say a lack of funding is the biggest barrier to rolling out an ambitious national retrofitting programme for social housing.
11 September 2020
The government has published new details of the Kickstart Scheme, a £2bn fund to create hundreds of thousands of high-quality work placements for young people.
10 September 2020
We update on the Social Housing White Paper, expected later this year, and explain how our Together with Tenants work is already taking forward some of the areas we expect it to cover.
10 September 2020
We will make a huge mistake if we just think about the green agenda in terms of cost and investment. It’s about peoples’ homes, and our communities’ futures.
Matthew Walker, 10 September 2020
We’re now seeing the first in-depth reflections on the effect of the pandemic on housing.
09 September 2020
If the UK’s carbon targets are to be met, existing homes will need to be retrofitted and new homes built to meet much tougher standards. But how social landlords will afford to do this work?
Jo Hills, 09 September 2020
The government has announced the prospectus for the 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).
09 September 2020
New reserach shows doubling the duration of government funding programmes from five years to ten would facilitate a significant increase in the supply of affordable housing.
09 September 2020
Response to the government's announcement on the Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.
08 September 2020
We update on issues relating to valuing properties in high-rise buildings due to fire safety concerns.
08 September 2020
On 8 September 2020 NHF Chair Baroness Diana Warwick of Undercliffe questioned Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Lord Greenhalgh about the new affordable homes programme.
08 September 2020
The six-month notice period came into force on 29 August and the government has issued guidance on these regulations.
03 September 2020
I pledge to do my bit to influence change – will you join me?
Angela Lockwood, 02 September 2020
We want to establish a positive complaint handling culture and capture learning to improve the experience of all residents.
Richard Blakeway, 01 September 2020
We need to make sure both exisiting homes are future homes are suitable to living well and ageing better.
Louise Ansari, 28 August 2020
The measures Johnnie Johnson Housing put in place to support residents during lockdown helped staff get to know them better.
Tricia Grierson, 27 August 2020
We’re preparing a submission that sets out housing associations’ key role in rebuilding the economy, supporting jobs and skills, levelling up, and decarbonisation
26 August 2020
We’ve been talking to the government about the next Affordable Homes Programme and setting out the priorities for social housing – and the risks of focusing solely on home ownership in an uncertain market.
26 August 2020
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, we’ve seen more clearly than ever how a safe home is imperative to recovery.
Abigail Ampofo, 26 August 2020
The government has announced that the ban on evictions will be extended in full until 20 September, and has proposed extending notice periods to six months.
25 August 2020
Joint project to help housing associations implement digital asset management for building information modelling (BIM).
24 August 2020
Service users and service providers were all worried about coronavirus and going into lockdown, but from a mental health perspective it seems to be only now that the scale of the real issue is emerging.
Ian Gilders, 23 August 2020
No one should be evicted because of coronavirus and housing associations will continue to act compassionately in the face of the impact of the crisis.
21 August 2020
Whether you’re a big or small housing association, in a city or in the country, and no matter what kind of services you provide, we need you to keep shouting about what you do.
Lucy Grove, 21 August 2020
The government is keen to promote modern methods of construction as the answer to the housing crisis, and Homes England is encouraging housing associations to get involved – and they are.
Andrew Dudley, 19 August 2020
Find out how you can join a new Kickstart Housing Network.
14 August 2020
Updated coronavirus guidance now available for hostel services.
14 August 2020
The Centre for Social Justice are seeking views on what it will take to roll out Housing First for those who need it.
14 August 2020
The need for more social housing in the countryside is all the more pressing as we begin to feel the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chris Hinchliff, 13 August 2020
Social landlords are eligible for the new Green Homes Grant scheme.
12 August 2020
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee recently published a report on building more social housing, which backs our calls for 90,000 new social homes a year.
12 August 2020
At SHAL, we build relationships with our residents to provide essential support to help them stay in their homes.
Angela Gascoigne, 11 August 2020
How the government's proposed planning changes will affect housing associations.
07 August 2020
NHF response to government planning proposals.
06 August 2020
More social homes would create jobs and help communities, and local businesses, to thrive.
Chris Fletcher, 06 August 2020
Now more than ever housing associations continue to demonstrate our societal, economic and environmental value.
Clare Miller, 04 August 2020
Please see the National Housing Federation's response to the government's planning announcements.
03 August 2020
The government has published new guidance on applying for funding for the removal and replacement of unsafe non-ACM cladding.
03 August 2020
Not only does construction of new homes create employment opportunities, but it has a wider economic impact across the supply chain that in turn stimulates growth.
Colette McKune, 02 August 2020
The government has committed to making sure there is no return to rough sleeping, and this is a key priority in our coronavirus recovery plan. Find out more.
30 July 2020
Your social housing successes, and the joy and hope your social homes bring to your residents, needs to be at the centre of the next stage in our campaign.
Lucy Grove, 30 July 2020
I recently attended the virtual Housing Governance Conference and was impressed with the immersive and engaging experience I had.
Jacob Rumley, 28 July 2020
This update by the NHF and the Building Societies Association (BSA) sets out the support shared owners can expect from their housing association and their mortgage lender during the coronavirus crisis.
24 July 2020
This sets out how the government will bring forward its proposals to reform the building safety regulatory system.
21 July 2020
We will use the feedback gathered from members, and seek further input, to develop a sector response to the fire safety consultation, which closes on 12 October 2020.
21 July 2020
We are continuing to engage with the government and stakeholders on the External Wall System Review process.
20 July 2020
Following the publication of the Building Safety Fund prospectus in May, we’ve been seeking further clarity from the government about what this looks like for members.
20 July 2020
The government has announced new building regulations and fire safety procedural guidance.
20 July 2020
MMC can help housing associations build a significant proportion of the 300,000 new homes we need every year – cheaper, quicker and to a higher standard. But if it was easy we would have done it already. To get there we need to collaborate.
Helen Greig, 15 July 2020
Update for members on the end of the evictions ban and potential prioritisation process.
15 July 2020
Night shelters currently closed due to the coronavirus outbreak should remain closed, despite the government’s lifting of other lockdown restrictions.
15 July 2020
We have signed a joint statement with Housing First England, the National Federation of ALMOs, Crisis and others, to call for investment in Housing First to be included in the government’s plans for national recovery.
15 July 2020
