New homeless households outnumber new social homes by six to one
NHF analysis shows that for every new social home built in England last year (2022/23), six households were accepted as homeless.
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NHF analysis shows that for every new social home built in England last year (2022/23), six households were accepted as homeless.
30 November 2023
Older private renters struggle with stress and financial hardship as housing costs soar, according to new NHF research.
29 November 2023
Wave 2.2 will allocate £80m to social housing providers across England to help fund energy efficiency upgrades for their residents’ homes.
28 November 2023
The Cabinet Office has developed a package of support to help housing associations prepare for the new procurement regime, including newsletters, videos, and virtual and face to face forums to share best practice.
28 November 2023
The NHF has responded to the announcements made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, in the Autumn Statement 2023.
22 November 2023
The Social Housing Regulation Act received its Royal Assent in July 2023, becoming law. The Act aims to strengthen the powers of the Regulator of Social Housing, strengthen resident rights and make sure homes are safe and good quality.
16 November 2023
We urge the government to use the Autumn Statement to reaffirm its commitment to the Social Housing Dedcarbonisation Fund by releasing the remainder of the fund.
Kate Henderson, 16 November 2023
On Monday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet. The reshuffle sees changes for housing, including changes to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
15 November 2023
Katie Hipkiss, Research Lead at the NHF, takes a deep dive into the key findings from our latest report on equality, diversity and inclusion – ‘How diverse is England’s housing association workforce in 2023?’
Katie Hipkiss, 15 November 2023
This year's King's Speech is likely to be the last opportunity for the government to set out its legislative agenda before the next general election. We've summarised what the housing related announcements might mean for housing associations, as well as what wasn't announced in this year’s King's Speech.
14 November 2023
Alex Whittle, Senior Project Manager at Magenta Living, talks to us about MMC, Building Better, and their challenges and plans for the future.
Alex Whittle, 09 November 2023
For #PurpleTuesday2023, Hugo Drummond, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Eastlight Community Homes talks about their work to make disability inclusion an urgent priority.
Hugo Drummond, 07 November 2023
Every year at the NHF, we ask our members to complete a survey on supported and older person’s housing development. This survey provides us with the information we need to effectively engage with government and political parties on removing barriers to developing new homes for the people that need them most.
06 November 2023
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has received Royal Assent, officially making it an Act of Parliament. We've outlined what the changes it looks to implement will mean and how they might impact the sector.
02 November 2023
This Black History Month, Elaine Lewis, shares her expertise, experience and knowledge of how staff networks can be powerful vehicles for change, and empower colleagues to challenge inequality.
Elaine Lewis, 25 October 2023
The government has announced that as of 12 October, the annual rent increases for all shared ownership properties not yet in contract or planning will be no more than CPI plus 1%.
19 October 2023
Over the past month we have seen a number of net zero announcements from the government that will have an impact on the social housing sector’s work to decarbonise social homes across the country.
Natalie Turner, 17 October 2023
Victor da Cunha, Chair of the NHF's EDI in Housing Group reflects on how the sector can use data to drive change using the NHF's EDI national data report and Better Social Housing Review.
Victor da Cunha, 09 October 2023
Sue Shirt explains how Stonewater are preparing for the Renters Reform Bill.
Sue Shirt, 04 October 2023
The Local Government, Social Care Ombudsman and Housing Ombudsman have launched consultations on a joint Complaint Handling Code. We are asking members to send us feedback to the consultation and help shape our sector’s response by 9 November 2023.
04 October 2023
This consultation sets out proposals to direct the Regulator to introduce requirements relating to the provision of information to tenants relating to complaints and tenants' rights. We are asking members to provide feedback to the consultation to help shape our sector's response by Friday 13 October.
03 October 2023
For Black History Month 2023, Dewbien Plummer, Co-Chair of HouseProud shines the spotlight on inspirational Black Women making a difference in social housing.
Dewbien Plummer, 02 October 2023
On Monday 2 October, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho announced up to £80m in additional funding will be made available through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
02 October 2023
Laura Magezi, Policy Leader, NHF reviews how housing associations can navigate a new era of consumer regulation following the Social Housing Regulation Act officially becoming law.
Laura Magezi , 28 September 2023
Karen Cowan, Head of Governance & Corporate at Ongo Homes reviews the importance of diverse and representative boards in social housing.
Karen Cowan, 25 September 2023
It is vital that net zero does not slip down the political agenda and that housing associations have the funding they need to deliver their role in meeting this important target.
19 September 2023
Yvonne Arrowsmith reflects on her time as Interim Chief Executive at Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.
Yvonne Arrowsmith, 15 September 2023
The government has announced a £1 billion insulation scheme which could help more than 300,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales save an average of £400 a year on their energy bills.
14 September 2023
One in every five households in England will be forced to spend more than a third of their income on housing by the end of the next parliament unless politicians commit to a long-term plan to fix the housing crisis, according to a new report.
11 September 2023
This guidance is primarily aimed at all social and private rented housing landlords of all types of accommodation provision in England.
08 September 2023
Find out what the latest political movements mean for the world of housing.
07 September 2023
Research by Fair4All Finance found that social housing tenants were more likely to be at risk of using illegal moneylenders than any other housing tenure. Their Community Engagement Manager, Temi Odesanya, looks at how we can support the financial wellbeing.
Temi Odesanya, 05 September 2023
Starts at Home Day returns today, 1 September 2023, for its seventh year. On this day each year, we celebrate the brilliant work supported housing providers do to support people who need some help to live fulfilled lives.
Kate Henderson, 01 September 2023
Five years on since the launch of the Homes for Cathy commitments, Vicki McDonald explains the next steps for housing associations and their work to help tackle homelessness.
Vicki McDonald, 30 August 2023
Read the draft scope for competency and conduct standards from DLUHC. This outlines mandatory qualifications and specific roles in focus for housing association staff to deliver high-quality customer service as apart of the Social Housing Regulation Act.
18 August 2023
Learn why effective collaboration through the cost of living crisis and beyond is vital for impactful supported from Patrick Ryan, Chief Executive Officer at Hestia.
Patrick Ryan, 17 August 2023
Falls are the biggest cause of accidents at home, especially for older people. However, there are steps social housing providers can take to lower the risk of accidents for their tenants.
16 August 2023
This new legislation will affect supported housing providers by setting a framework for new systems for the supported housing and older person’s housing sector.
26 July 2023
Michael is a board member for several housing associations - here he discusses the benefits this provides as well as the challenges and opportunities the are facing.
Michael Finister-Smith, 24 July 2023
The National Housing Federation has responded to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities housing speech, given by Secretary of State Michael Gove.
24 July 2023
The Social Housing Regulation Act has received Royal Assent officially becoming law. The Act forms a new era of consumer regulation for the social housing sector.
21 July 2023
Deborah Owen-Ellis Clark, the newly appointed Chair of the NHF's National Customer Experience and Housing Managing Group, delves into the crucial role of housing associations in providing support to their customers.
Deborah Owen-Ellis Clark, 19 July 2023
As over 50 housing leaders sign up to the NHF's Chairs' Challenge, Maggie Galliers reflects on the actions her board is committing to.
Maggie Galliers, 14 July 2023
Ofsted are consulting on their proposals for the way in which they will conduct inspections. This consultation will run from 10 July to 8 September 2023 and will inform Ofsted’s arrangements for inspections starting in April 2024.
12 July 2023
The Economic Crime Levy is part of the government's plan to develop a long-term sustainable resourcing model to tackle economic crime. Rachel Orgill-Harris at Devonshires looks at how it might affect housing associations.
Rachel Orgill-Harris, 11 July 2023
After their auditors unexpectedly resigned, Flagship Group made some changes to their approach when going out to successfully tender again.
David Armstrong, 07 July 2023
The government has tabled a number of amendments related to Infrastructure Levy, echoing the calls and recommendations the NHF has continued to make to protect the delivery of onsite affordable housing.
06 July 2023
Local communities are setting up community land trusts to acquire land and develop housing schemes that really meet local needs and fit in with the local environment.
Belinda Eastland, 05 July 2023
The experience of so many rural communities is a stark example of what happens when the housing market doesn’t meet local needs.
Kate Henderson, 04 July 2023
A big thank you to NHF members for contributing your data to our latest EDI data tool collection. Overall, 177 EDI Data Tools were submitted representing 76% of homes across the sector in England.
03 July 2023
New analysis by the NHF for Rural Housing Week has found that rural households on local authority waiting lists in England increased by 31% between 2019 and 2022, far exceeding the increase in predominantly urban areas of 3%.
03 July 2023
The Regulator of Social Housing report sets out how social landlords are approaching the tackling of damp and mould in their tenants’ homes and highlights features of the strongest and weakest approaches so landlords can learn lessons from others in the sector.
29 June 2023
We're seeking two new members to join this expert panel which provides senior finance input to NHF policy development and discussion.
29 June 2023
For years the NHF has made the case that grant funding rules must be amended to allow housing associations to replace existing home. We are pleased that Homes England has listened to our calls.
29 June 2023
Alexandra Duffy, Training Lead at Stonewall Housing discusses the importance of the HouseProud Pledge and how it can help to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ residents in social housing.
Alexandra Duffy, 23 June 2023
The Cabinet Office is consulting on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill, seeking views on whether the policy intent established in the Bill has been reflected in the drafting of the regulations.
22 June 2023
Olive Jones. Director of People at the NHF celebrates the poignant 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush generation in the UK and their historic legacy.
Olive Jones, 22 June 2023
The majority of Conservative voters in Britain believe we are not building enough social housing while around half think the government should prioritise building social housing over homes for sale or private rent. This is according to a recent YouGov poll commissioned by the NHF.
20 June 2023
Rural Housing Week is our annual spotlight on the vital importance of housing associations for rural communities. Taking place 3-7 July, this year's theme is 'building a better future for rural communities'.
Patrick Merton-Jones, 12 June 2023
One of the key findings of the Better Social Housing Review is that social housing providers need to improve how they collect and use data – both about the condition of the homes they manage and about who lives in them.
Annie Owens, 08 June 2023
Celebrate Pride Month 2023 with Lynne Nicholls, Chair at First Brick Housing. Learn about the history of Pride, the importance of allyship, and how you can get involved.
Lynne Nicholls, 07 June 2023
Following a recent away day for the NHF Board, where they began working through the materials in the Chairs' Challenge, Maggie Galliers reflects on the hallmarks of effective boards.
Maggie Galliers, 01 June 2023
Helen Wild, ForHousing tenant shares her experience on the positive impact of the NHF’s Together with Tenants Charter, helping strengthen relationships between housing associations and residents.
Helen Wild, 31 May 2023
The letter dated 26 May 2023 was co-signed by the NHF and representatives from several organisations representing heat network providers.
30 May 2023
The NHF has written a joint letter to the Secretary for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay MP, following the publication of the government’s next steps to put People at the Heart of Care.
19 May 2023
Althea, chair of the board at MTVH, talks about leading complex organisations and the joy of bringing together a diverse board.
Althea Efunshile CBE, 18 May 2023
We welcome any change to the law that gives private renters greater security. The changes announced today will be particularly important for families living in private rented homes. We will continue to work closely with the government to ensure that the details of the legislation don’t have any unintended consequences for housing associations and particularly providers of supported housing.
17 May 2023
We welcome Homes England’s renewed focus on regeneration in this ambitious strategic plan, which rightly recognises the key role housing associations should play in place-making, as well as the importance of sustainability in new communities.
16 May 2023
Victor da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo reflects on the positive impact of the EDI data tool when it comes to addressing inequality in social housing.
Victor da Cunha, 15 May 2023
John Wallace, Director of Procurement at Clarion Housing Group, looks at what changes to procurement law will mean for housing associations, and what the sector needs to do to prepare.
John Wallace, 24 April 2023
In April the government is launching a new opportunities and empowerment programme called Four Million Homes targeted at improving engagement with social housing residents.
20 April 2023
A summary of the work carried out over winter by our climate and sustainability team - and a look ahead at what's coming up.
Natalie Turner, 20 April 2023
NHF research reveals that one in every six children is forced to live in cramped conditions with no personal space because their family cannot access a suitable and affordable home.
19 April 2023
The government has published a policy paper on its plans to support nutrient neutrality and reduce water pollution at its source through a number of measures.
18 April 2023
Chair of Freebridge's board, Andy, talks about how he got into the sector, as well as his proudest moments and the biggest challenges facing housing associations today.
Andy Walder, 14 April 2023
Domestic abuse charities urge survivors to turn off new alerts on secret phones.
06 April 2023
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of NHF previews the launch of our updated EDI data tool for member housing associations to complete. This is the opportunity to measure the impact of the sector’s work on EDI and for improvements in closing data gaps to drive meaningful change.
Kate Henderson, 05 April 2023
We are deeply disappointed by the government’s decision to dramatically scale back funding to bring together social care and supported housing.
04 April 2023
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Department for Work and Pensions have commissioned research to assess the size, cost and demand of the supported housing sector.
30 March 2023
29 March 2023
Board member Nicola Knowles writes about her experience at Shal and balancing all the different priorities of a housing association.
Nicola Knowles, 27 March 2023
The money will go towards to energy-saving measures ranging from loft insulation to new windows improvements for vulnerable households and off-gas grid homes with an energy efficiency rating of EPC D or worse.
22 March 2023
An outline of measures announced in the Spring Budget to support consumers with the increased cost of energy.
16 March 2023
Today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt laid out his Spring Budget for 2023.
15 March 2023
A summary of the Energy Bill Discount Scheme and how it affects housing associations.
15 March 2023
Helga Chau, Corporate Counsel at A2Dominion Housing Group and Chair of the Property Finance Working Group, looks at mortgagee exclusion clauses in Section 106 agreements, and shares a new resource to help housing associations work with local authorities to implement them.
Helga Chau, 13 March 2023
The NHF’s Smaller Housing Association Network has appointed Jesse Fajemisin as its new Chair and Helena Evans as its new Vice-Chair.
10 March 2023
Find out the latest update on the Social Housing Regulation Bill as it continues its passage through Parliament in the House of Lords.
10 March 2023
Every home in the programme saw its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating increase from EPC D to EPC A or B, the highest ratings for energy efficiency.
Lizzi Hearn, 09 March 2023
The Financial Reporting Council is currently consulting on Financial Reporting Exposure Draft 82, proposing a number of amendments to accounting requirements to reflect changes in International Financial Reporting Standards.
08 March 2023
Ijay Onyechi, Vice Chair of the NHF’s EDI in Housing reflects on the importance of embracing equity to help support women’s equality within social housing.
Ijay Onyechi, 08 March 2023
The government's 'It All Adds Up' energy saving campaign provides advice that could help residents cut their energy bills.
07 March 2023
A new conference shaped by social housing professionals for social housing professionals, a place to network and learn from each other, and an essential event for everyone working to decarbonise the sector.
Fizzy Meredith, 06 March 2023
Jo Peres reflects on her time working in social housing as a leading figure in driving and creating an inclusive workplace culture for LGBT+ staff and residents.
Joselene Peres, 28 February 2023
The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding online application portal is now open for residents without a direct relationship with their supplier, including those on heat networks.
27 February 2023
Chair of the NHF looks back at our Board Excellence Conference 2023.
Maggie Galliers, 24 February 2023
We've written to Michael Gove MP, alongside 18 leading organisations from across the housing sector, setting out urgent concerns over the impact the proposed Infrastructure Levy will have on the delivery of affordable housing.
22 February 2023
It’s vital that residents on prepayment meters know what they are entitled to and how to use their vouchers.
20 February 2023
The National Housing Federation has appointed Alistair Smyth as the new Director of Policy and Research, starting in March.
17 February 2023
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, has set out the actions the government is taking in response to the coroner’s report into the death of Awaab Ishak.
16 February 2023
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) provides funding for public, private and third sector applicants in England and Wales to improve district heating or communal heating systems.
15 February 2023
To mark LGBT+ History Month Jotepreet Bhandal, Campaigns, Policy and Research Lead at akt reviews how can we tackle the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness crisis in the UK.
Jotepreet Bhandal, 13 February 2023
The Housing Ombudsman reviews the positive impact of the government’s removal of democratic filter to speed up the complaints handling process for social housing residents.
Richard Blakeway, 03 February 2023
Pathway Housing Solutions and the University of Nottingham are asking housing associations to invite their residents from Black, Asian and other ethnic miniority groups to take part in the research.
26 January 2023
The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill passed its Committee Stage reading in the Housing of Commons. This legislation is a Private Members’ Bill that aims to tackle problematic exempt accommodation.
26 January 2023
Some of the regulations are specific to buildings 18m and over, however some apply to all multi-occupied residential buildings, including houses that have been divided into two flats.
25 January 2023
It is vital that central and local government work to ensure that residents in heritage areas can live comfortably and safely in homes that are both historically significant and energy efficient.
Ewan Fulford, 25 January 2023
Chris Skidmore’s review underlines the importance of the 2050 net zero target, and of continued investment in housing to achieve this.
Natalie Turner, 24 January 2023
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its plan for implementing a new approach to consumer regulation ahead of the finalised Social Housing Regulation Bill.
23 January 2023
Following changes to the shared ownership model, the SORP Working Party are consulting on guidance to support those who prepare financial statements, as well as guidance on the new Right to Share Ownership model.
19 January 2023
A group of chairs have been working with the NHF to consider how we can increase diversity on housing association boards. Here, Judith explains what steps they are taking at Believe Housing.
Judith Common, 16 January 2023
Together with Energy UK, the Local Government Association and the Federation of Master Builders, the National Housing Federation is calling on the government to continue to prioritise energy efficiency as a core solution to the cost of living crisis.
10 January 2023
Tom Fadden, Board Member at Saffron Housing, talks about disability access, how to deliver shared goals with tenants and spinning plates.
Tom Fadden, 06 January 2023
The energy regulator Ofgem has launched a campaign to support consumers this winter with advice on their rights, financial schemes they are eligible for and ways to save energy.
05 January 2023
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has committed £257 million in funding for local authorities to help over 70,000 victims of domestic abuse in England.
21 December 2022
The Office for Veterans Affairs has announced £8.55m of funding over two years to fund more than 900 veteran supported housing units.
21 December 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced £500m of capital funding to support local authorities to provide more move on accommodation for people who have arrived in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and the Afghan Resettlement Scheme.
21 December 2022
The government has published its response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' consultation on applying a ceiling to social housing rent increases for 2023/24.
20 December 2022
Maggie Galliers CBE looks towards 2023 and what the new year holds for housing associations and those who sit on their boards.
Maggie Galliers, 19 December 2022
The NHF has written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State alongside Community Housing Cymru and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations ahead of the publication of Energy Bill Relief Scheme review.
15 December 2022
Chaya Spitz, Chief Executive of Agudas Israel Housing Association (AIHA) reviews the importance of winning a Supreme Court case confirming the legality of prioritising housing for members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
Chaya Spitz OBE, 15 December 2022
The Energy Prices Act 2022 provides the legislative framework to deliver the government’s package of energy support, including the Energy Price Guarantee and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.
14 December 2022
Jonathan Cox, Partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors, answers some questions around what should be considered as part of the voluntary shared ownership commitment on rent increases.
Jonathan Cox, 14 December 2022
JLL and Savills share advice around the impact the voluntary cap on Shared Ownership rent increases might have on valuations of Shared Ownership portfolios.
14 December 2022
Read our response to the Better Social Housing Review report which aims to address the issues of quality within the social housing sector.
13 December 2022
The government has launched a resident-led panel to influence plans to reform social housing.
07 December 2022
Homes England has recently updated the Key Information Documents for shared owners for the Affordable Homes Programme so that they align more closely with the Shared Ownership Affordable Homes Programme.
06 December 2022
Maggie Galliers CBE describes what she is looking forward to at our upcoming Board Excellence in Housing 2023 conference.
Maggie Galliers, 02 December 2022
This new Covenant is relevant to housing associations working with local authorities to rehouse people through social housing allocations.
01 December 2022
Supported housing and care homes are not being considered as priority protected sites which means they will not be included in DLUHC contingency plans.
29 November 2022
As part of our work to address the sector's audit shortage, we've outlined some steps that housing associations can take to help bring more auditors to the sector.
28 November 2022
Kerri Farnsworth considers what’s next for the housing sector under the current cost of living crisis.
Kerri Farnsworth , 24 November 2022
The NHF has written a letter responding to the Secretary of State following the coroner’s verdict on the death of Awaab Ishak.
23 November 2022
Read a statement from Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of NHF on the death of Awaab Ishak.
23 November 2022
Last week, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, shared his Autumn Statement. We have summarised the key announcements relevant to housing associations.
22 November 2022
The NHF responds to the 2022 Autumn Statement news that that a cap of 7% will be applied to social rents in 2023/24.
17 November 2022
Doris Jamieson, Non-Executive Director of Flagship Group, describes why she is working with her board to take on the challenge to improve EDI.
Doris Jamieson, 17 November 2022
In amongst sudden and dramatic developments in Westminster and with COP27 underway in Egypt, we’ve continued our work with the sector and the government on decarbonising homes.
Kevin Garvey, 16 November 2022
NHF’s External Affairs Manager Bethan Buck gives an update on our work with equality, diversity and inclusion on housing association boards.
Bethan Buck, 15 November 2022
Chief Executive of Alabaré Christian Care & Support, Andrew Lord, considers the role housing associations can play in housing and supporting homeless veterans this Remembrance Day.
Andrew Lord, 11 November 2022
The Housing Ombudsman has published a report on noise nuisance providing recommendations to social landlords on how to deal with the issue
10 November 2022
We are running a series of virtual roundtable discussions to get member feedback on the Regular of Social Housing's finalised tenant satisfaction measures.
10 November 2022
With charities warning that families will struggle to pay their rent and feed their children during the winter months, the letter urges the Prime Minister to make this change as soon as possible.
09 November 2022
The list of permitted uses for the Fund has been updated to include fire safety works arising from the Fire Safety Act 2021.
09 November 2022
The NHF has been engaging with Bob Blackman MP to help shape upcoming reforms to supported housing.
09 November 2022
Chris Burgess, Head of Homelessness Services at Porchlight, explains what the future holds for their homelessness provision following Kent County Council's decision to decommission services across the county.
Chris Burgess, 08 November 2022
Social housing residents would have their heating bills reduced by 42% if their homes were insulated and draught proofed, according to a new research by the National Housing Federation.
08 November 2022
Following a visit from Bob Blackman MP, Heather Thomas, Chief Executive at Sapphire Independent Housing, discussed the upcoming Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill.
Heather Thomas, 01 November 2022
Last year, we surveyed members to explore the relationships between housing associations, partnership managers at the DWP and Jobcentre Plus.
28 October 2022
Find out the latest update on the Social Housing Regulation Bill as it continues its passage through Parliament in the House of Lords.
27 October 2022
To mark Black History Month, Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of NHF and Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge ambassador explains the importance of housing associations adopting an anti-racist stance.
Kate Henderson, 27 October 2022
Read our response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' committee report on exempt accommodation.
27 October 2022
The NHF joined over 20 other organisations from across the social housing sector in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for urgent support to help low-income families facing soaring energy bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.
26 October 2022
The Older Persons Housing Group has been set up to help tackle the barriers that are currently stopping us from building the 38,000 new homes per year for older people that are needed to meet future demand.
Yvonne Castle, 25 October 2022
In this BHM interview, we catch up with Olive Jones, Director of People at NHF.
Olive Jones, 18 October 2022
Energy Prices Bill includes an support for households without a domestic electricity contract and will require benefits to be passed on to tenants.
13 October 2022
The NHF’s equality, diversity and inclusion in Housing member group has appointed Victor da Cunha as its new chair and Ijay Onyechi, as its new vice chair both starting in October.
12 October 2022
Mickey Clark reviews how Riverside Housing Group have rolled out co-production to strengthen relationships with residents by working together to shape and design their services.
Mickey Clark, 12 October 2022
The NHF Public Affairs team had a busy and productive schedule at the Labour and Conservative Party conferences this year. Here are my observations and what I think it means for the housing sector.
Sarauniya Shehu, 10 October 2022
Neil Morland, Managing Director of Neil Morland & Co Housing Consultants, explores the allocations process and role that housing associations play in it.
Neil Morland, 06 October 2022
The report assesses the impact of recent announcements and events on efforts to end rough sleeping.
05 October 2022
Read our summary reviewing the Regulator of Social Housing's final published Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
30 September 2022
Housing associations have made a permanent commitment to residents, that no one will be evicted from their home as a result of financial hardship.
30 September 2022
Wendy Evans – Hendrick, Chief Executive of Orwell Housing explains the importance of rural housing associations prioritising EDI to drive progress and represent the diverse communities our sector serves.
Wendy Evans-Hendrick, 29 September 2022
Policy Assistant Ewan Fulford reflects on key lessons from the National Housing Summit 2022.
Ewan Fulford, 29 September 2022
Maggie Galliers CBE has been confirmed as the NHF’s new Chair at our AGM.
29 September 2022
Read our response to the Chancellor’s Mini-Budget 2022 tackling the cost of living crisis.
23 September 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that routine asymptomatic testing has been paused for staff, visitors and visiting professionals in all adult social care settings. Testing of symptomatic cases for residents, patients and staff will continue in extra care, supported living and adult social care settings.
16 September 2022
Read our response to the government's Homelessness Prevention Grant Consultation.
16 September 2022
The NHS has announced plans to offer a covid-19 booster vaccination to select groups this autumn.
14 September 2022
A statement from Katie Henderson, NHF Chief Executive on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
08 September 2022
Read our response to the government's announcement on freezing energy bills at £2,500 a year until 2024.
08 September 2022
We have produced a briefing for NHF members on the new government consultation on 2023 rent increases.
06 September 2022
Read our response to the government’s updated strategy on rough sleeping.
05 September 2022
Andy Carberry, Director of Care and Support at Regenda Housing, shares the results of a benchmarking project.
Andy Carberry, 05 September 2022
Many households are not protected by the government’s energy price cap because their energy is supplied through a communal heating system
01 September 2022
Read our joint response to the launch of a social housing rent cap consultation to tackle the rising cost of living.
31 August 2022
Find out the impact of the government’s recent regulatory changes for housing associations.
22 August 2022
Bekah Ryder, Research Lead, NHF reviews the importance of housing addressing EDI data gaps in order to create a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.
Bekah Ryder, 17 August 2022
Angela Lockwood, Chief Executive at North Star Housing, discusses what the cost of living crisis has meant in reality for families in their communities.
Angela Lockwood, 16 August 2022
Colette McKune reflects on her time as chair of the NHF's EDI in Housing member group and the importance of our sector keeping up momentum going into the future.
Colette McKune, 15 August 2022
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on proposed changes to the Statistical Data Return, to be implemented in the 2023 data collection.
15 August 2022
The DHSC are seeking to optimise protection for those most at risk of severe illness ahead of the winter, including some housing association staff.
11 August 2022
Claire Donovan, Head of Policy, Research and Campaigns at End Furniture Poverty explores what role furnished tenancies in social housing could play in helping to protect people from the cost of living crisis.
Claire Donovan, 11 August 2022
Ishka Heart, BIM Officer at Network Homes and Vice Chair at BIM for Housing Associations, introduces their updated Toolkit, and looks at the benefits of using it to meet the information management requirements for housing associations.
Ishka Heart, 10 August 2022
Both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have committed to reaching net zero by 2050 but are yet to provide further detail on these commitments.
Lizzi Hearn, 05 August 2022
Evolve have reviewed the key lessons learned from conducting their first disability pay gap to further understand how they can improve the representation of disabled staff and create a more inclusive organisation.
Fatima Musa , 04 August 2022
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting some of the residents who have benefitted from having their homes retrofitted using the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, and spoke to their landlords about the process.
Kate Henderson, 02 August 2022
The government is seeking views from individuals and organisations on the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Lee Buss-Blair reflects on his own journey and explains why it is important that LGBTQ+ Veterans experiencing homelessness are able to contribute to this process.
Lee Buss-Blair, 01 August 2022
The Fund, worth £4.5bn, is open for buildings 18m and over without a funding solution in place
28 July 2022
The information will support dutyholders with their new responsibilities, including developing a building safety case.
28 July 2022
The competence standards include the PAS 8673, which sets out competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings.
28 July 2022
Read our summary of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee report on social housing regulation.
21 July 2022
Read our summary of the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Regulation Review 2021-22 which sets out their approach to consumer regulation.
20 July 2022
Mulima Muyunda, Race and Diversity Lead at SYHA explores how the creation of a Race Action Plan is helping to drive measurable and tangible change for racial equality.
Mulima Muyunda, 20 July 2022
Re-engage have launched ‘rainbow call companions’, a free telephone befriending service for LGBT+ older people created to help tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Sam Higgins, 20 July 2022
The contracts aim to protect leaseholders from the costs of building safety remedial works. The NHF is reviewing the contract on behalf of the sector and we welcome views from housing associations that would like to put their comments forward.
20 July 2022
The lenders will lend on properties in buildings where plans have been agreed for the building to be self-remediated by the developer, or the building qualifies for an existing or future government remediation scheme.
20 July 2022
Affordable housing aggregator the Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) is gathering data on the decarbonisation plans and costs for housing associations, as part of their lobbying for a guaranteed funding solution.
20 July 2022
Read our response to the Departement of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee report on social housing regulation.
20 July 2022
The government has agreed to allow Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortisation only covenants for the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme.
13 July 2022
Rising costs are continuing to place residents and housing associations under financial pressure. Hugh Swainson, audit partner within the Not-for-Profit team at Buzzacott LLP, looks at the factors contributing to high inflation, and the impact of the cost of living crisis.
Hugh Swainson, 13 July 2022
The social housing sector is facing a shortage of auditors. We're engaging in a piece of work to bring more auditors to the sector, but we need the help of members to ensure its success.
08 July 2022
Ever since I was elected as MP for remote, rural, coastal North Devon in 2019, my mission has been to find ways to level up the pockets of severe deprivation in my beautiful constituency.
Selaine Saxby MP, 08 July 2022
We met with lenders, valuers, NHF members, and UK Finance to discuss the sector’s capacity to invest in decarbonising and improving the energy efficiency of their stock.
07 July 2022
Ahead of giving evidence to the parliamentary select committee inquiry on exempt accommodation, DLUHC has launched a new guide for local authorities on improving quality in supported housing.
06 July 2022
The UK’s 2050 net zero target relies on eliminating carbon emissions from all homes, including social homes, over the next 30 years. A new survey finds that the housing sector is well underway but that challenges remain.
Rob Cowley, 06 July 2022
The Housing SORP Working Party (SWP) is seeking a professional advisory firm that audits UK based housing associations to join the SWP.
06 July 2022
EPC data is held by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and access is important for planning retrofit work and bidding into the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
04 July 2022
It’s crucial that 'levelling up' doesn't just focus on regeneration in our towns and cities, but e also unlocks the huge potential of our rural communities.
Kate Henderson, 04 July 2022
The government is proposing to introduce new thresholds for defining companies as Public Interest Entities.
30 June 2022
Find out how Centrepoint provides homeless young LGBTQ+ people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment.
Pascale Day , 30 June 2022
Francesca Albanese, Head of Research and Evaluation at Crisis, reflects on the success of the Homelessness Reduction Act and asks what more needs to be done to support those facing homelessness.
Francesca Albanese, 27 June 2022
Fuad Mahamed, Chief Executive Officer of ACH reflects on why we must continue to support refugees and provide opportunities for people to thrive in the UK.
Fuad Mahamed, 23 June 2022
The government has published new proposals on reform of tenure, including the abolition of section 21 ‘no fault’ repossession of property.
22 June 2022
Tina Wathern, Director of Education and Engagement from Stonewall Housing reflects on their impact on the Pride movement over the past 50 years and outlines the future ahead.
Tina Wathern, 22 June 2022
Read a blog from Olive Jones, Director of People, NHF which marks Windrush Day 2022 and the 74th anniversary since the Windrush generation arrived in the UK.
Olive Jones, 22 June 2022
Part of the trauma of a refugee experience is the loss of your home; part of the healing, therefore, must be securing a safe home in order to build a new life.
John Delahunty , 21 June 2022
The National Housing Federation has announced that Maggie Galliers CBE has been selected to become its new Chair, starting in September.
21 June 2022
Boris Worrall, Chief Executive of Rooftop Housing and Chair of the National Advisory Panel on Gypsy Traveller Housing reviews the progress made in housing for the Gypsy and Traveller community.
Boris Worrall, 16 June 2022
Rianne Benjamin, resident at Christian Action, reflects on the support she received and how it's helped her take the first steps towards a new career.
Rianne Benjamin, 15 June 2022
The NHF is discussing with the government and consumer organisations how best to help tenants with fuel costs given anticipated price rises.
13 June 2022
Natalie Quilter, Diversity Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead at Notting Hil Genesis opens up about her personal story as an unpaid carer.
Natalie Quilter , 13 June 2022
The Prime Minister has confirmed his plans to extend the Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants.
10 June 2022
Read our response to the government's announcement on the Right to Buy scheme.
09 June 2022
We've outlined our initial response to the Social Housing Regulation Bill and summarised some of the key measures it will introduce.
09 June 2022
The APPG on Ending the Need for Food Banks is running an inquiry to explore how communities and the government should address the need for food banks.
09 June 2022
The National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute for Housing will set up an independent panel to make urgent recommendations for tackling poor quality housing in the sector.
08 June 2022
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the NHF responds to the recently published Social Housing Regulation Bill.
08 June 2022
To celebrate Pride Month Joanne Lockwood, Associate, HDN shares her top tips on how to become a trans ally. Watch the video and learn more.
Joanne Lockwood, 07 June 2022
On Thursday, the government announced a £15bn package implementing a number of measures to provide support to millions of households across the UK struggling with the rising cost of living.
31 May 2022
The Department for Work and Pensions has published guidance that explains how creditors, including landlords, can request deductions from benefits to help people manage debt.
27 May 2022
Watch a video from Kathryn Jones, Diversity and Inclusion Lead from Aster Group who shares some tips on how to become a Disability Confident employer and help to create a more inclusive social housing sector.
Kathryn Jones, 26 May 2022
Ewan Fulford from our Policy team rounds up of the key themes and messages from Climate Change and Sustainability in Housing 2022.
Ewan Fulford, 25 May 2022
The Fire Safety Act 2021 was implemented on 16 May 2022 and the regulations arising from it were laid before Parliament on 18 May. We've summarised the Act and the regulations, and clarified some of the main points.
20 May 2022
We have updated the Commitment to Refer guidelines to clarify the process around consent.
18 May 2022
We've summarised the key information for housing associations from the state opening of Parliament.
17 May 2022
Today at the House of Lords, we joined organisations from the housing and homelessness sector, Armed Forces charities, MPs from all parties, and local authority leaders to launch a new phase of a campaign to end homelessness among Armed Forces veterans.
17 May 2022
We welcome the publication of the Bill and look forward to working with the government to ensure the supply of affordable housing is protected.
12 May 2022
Rosie Lynch provides an insight into Home Group's Hospital Discharge Service offering housing advice and support for patients recovering from mental health difficulties to live in the community, make a home and achieve a better quality of life.
Rosie Lynch , 12 May 2022
Eddie Hughes MP has once again written with an update on new smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements.
11 May 2022
We look forward to working with the government to ensure social housing residents are always listened to and strengthen their rights through implementing the Social Housing Regulation Bill.
10 May 2022
The Building Safety Bill has received Royal Assent, and the new Act will bring into force a number of measures intended to make buildings and residents safe, and protect leaseholders from building safety costs.
05 May 2022
The energy crisis and cost of living increases are causing severe financial difficulties for many housing association residents, and are also driving up costs for housing associations themselves.
Kate Henderson, 05 May 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have published guidance explaining the help available for social housing residents with tackling anti-social behaviour.
04 May 2022
The Housing Ombudsman has launched a call for evidence to support their next systemic investigation which will look at noise complaints. Submit your evidence by 13 May 2022.
04 May 2022
Angela Gascoigne, Chief Executive of SHAL Housing explores the importance of changing culture and leadership for housing associations to successfully adopt Together with Tenants.
Angela Gascoigne, 04 May 2022
In light of the significant increase in energy bills, the Department for Work and Pensions has written to UK energy suppliers about plans to temporarily pause requests to pay for ongoing energy usage from benefits from 1 April.
03 May 2022
James Tickell, Partner at Campbell Tickell, explains why the launch of the NHF's updated Code of Conduct is more important than ever at a time when the sector is under scrutiny.
James Tickell, Partner, Campbell Tickell, 03 May 2022
NHF Chief Executive Kate Henderson reacts to recent news that the government may be considering reviving the Right to Buy scheme.
03 May 2022
The guidance focusses on people who have not yet missed payments on their bills or credit obligations, but are at risk of doing so.
29 April 2022
The Household Support Fund has been doubled to £1bn in an effort to assist families with the cost of living.
29 April 2022
Following a pause during the pandemic the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its programme to move all those in receipt of legacy benefits to Universal Credit.
28 April 2022
£350 is available for each parking space provided with a chargepoint socket, with up to 200 grants available per year per landlord.
27 April 2022
Policy Officer Rory Hughes summarises the recent developments for the UK and for housing associations in the field of sustainability and decarbonisation.
Rory Hughes, 22 April 2022
Research Lead at the NHF, Bekah Ryder, explores what talking to recently homeless families for the recently published 'Housing homeless families' taught her about the process of allocating homes.
Bekah Ryder, 22 April 2022
The government are seeking views to address the causes of mental ill-health, and to expand and improve NHS services to ensure they work for all.
21 April 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have published their final evaluation of the supported oversight housing pilots.
21 April 2022
Michael Gove, has provided an update on his negotiations with developers around ensuring that those responsible for the building safety crisis pay to fix it.
14 April 2022
The government has produced new guidance on the delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant for adaptations to serve the needs of older and disabled people.
07 April 2022
The government has published a draft Terms of Reference for its inquiry into the UK's preparedness and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
07 April 2022
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, housing associations have been reconsidering their contracts with Russian-owned businesses, particularly Gazprom Energy.
07 April 2022
There have been a number of government announcements recently that will impact housing associations.
07 April 2022
Catherine Ryder, Director of Policy and Research, NHF provides a progress update on our Together with Tenants initiative helping to strengthen relationships between housing associations and residents.
Catherine Ryder, 06 April 2022
Sarah Miller, Chief Executive of Papworth Trust reviews how housing associations can become Disability Confident organisations.
Sarah Miller, 29 March 2022
Read our response to the government's latest announcement on the Social Housing Regulation Bill.
29 March 2022
We have joined NatWest and others who signed a letter to the Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng MP detailing measures the government should take now to ensure we can deliver energy efficiency this decade.
29 March 2022
Housing associations are doing all they can to help mitigate the impact of energy price rises on tenants and leaseholders.
25 March 2022
The government has announced new measures to protect leaseholders from paying for building safety remediation costs and ensure that those responsible pay.
25 March 2022
An update on housing association's efforts to support refugees.
25 March 2022
Solace, the women’s aid organisation, have written to HM Treasury to demand they do more to protect victims of sexual assault aged under 35.
24 March 2022
Our response to the Spring Statement 2022
23 March 2022
The NHF is collaborating with Crisis and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) on a survey looking at current practices and issues affecting social housing allocations.
21 March 2022
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Centre for Homelessness Impact have jointly published a guideline on ways to improve access to and engagement with health and social care services for people experiencing homelessness.
21 March 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published a Written Ministerial Statement. The statement concerns the quality and regulation of supported housing.
17 March 2022
Autonomy and control in your work are one of the key elements that make a workplace an attractive place to be. Do we make enough of this in how we sell social care to a diverse spectrum of workers?
Jim Thomas, 17 March 2022
Lucy Malarkey, Managing Director of WISH celebrates the contribution of women working in social housing as part of Women's History Month 2022.
Lucy Malarkey, 17 March 2022
In response to our members highlighting the issue of recruitment and retention in the care and supported housing sector, we held two member roundtables in February.
16 March 2022
The prospectus for the DLUHC Voluntary and Community Frontline Sector Support Grant is now live. Applications for the four separate lines of the fund are due by 1 April.
15 March 2022
Two member groups are collaborating to commission external research into the impact of supported housing on homeless prevention and improving the health and wellbeing of customers.
15 March 2022
In February 2022, we hosted a roundtable to discuss housing associations’ capacity to invest in decarbonising and improving the energy efficiency of their stock.
14 March 2022
The levelling up, housing and communities committee has published a new report on cladding and remediation.
14 March 2022
Read our response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee's report on building safety remediation and funding.
11 March 2022
On 23 February, a parliamentary debate was tabled by the Labour Party on non-commissioned exempt accommodation.
11 March 2022
The NHF is working to deliver the second stage of the No Homeless Veterans campaign alongside Homeless Link.
09 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 Olive Jones reflects on the importance of raising awareness against bias and taking more action to support women’s equality.
Olive Jones, 08 March 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have commissioned a new survey for social housing tenants in England reviewing how landlords are currently performing against the commitments in the Social Housing White Paper.
04 March 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) are running a second campaign to raise awareness of, and increase confidence in the social housing complaints making process.
04 March 2022
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed earlier this month that all 2022 annual rent changes would be subject to verification by landlords on the Universal Credit portal this year.
24 February 2022
The Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities has announced two domestic abuse consultations.
23 February 2022
The Prime Minister has announced an end to all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England.
22 February 2022
On 31 January 2022, the government announced its intention to revoke the regulations that made vaccination a condition of deployment for health and social care staff.
10 February 2022
Councils and their partners have until midday on 13 April 2022 to submit their co-produced proposals for the next round of Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) funding.
09 February 2022
The NHF has signed up to become a Disability Confident employer having completed level 1 of the Disability Confident scheme.
08 February 2022
The Levelling Up White Paper has now been published, find out what it means for housing associations.
08 February 2022
Housing associations are committed to making homes safe for residents, but absorbing the costs can mean they have to delay other urgent work.
Jeremy Gray, 07 February 2022
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have recently updated two pieces of guidance in relation to supporting victims of domestic abuse.
04 February 2022
Our Chief Executive, Kate Henderson, responds to the government's Levelling Up White Paper.
02 February 2022
Board member Nick Yandle explains how our board level equality, diversity and inclusion group is aiming to tackle some big challenges in the sector.
Nick Yandle, 28 January 2022
As the energy crisis continues, our work on decarbonisation has a renewed sense of urgency, so it is worth recapping where we have come from and where it is going in the next few months.
Rory Hughes, 26 January 2022
Local authorities are currently developing plans that will shape homelessness services for the next three years. Housing associations can, and should engage now to share best practice and help shape those services.
21 January 2022
Find out how housing associations can drive change in EDI this year by setting New Year’s resolutions using the key recommendations from our EDI report.
Kate Henderson, 19 January 2022
Watch Gemma Waddington’s Vlog and learn about her personal journey leading to the creation of a diversity and inclusion group called Don’t Dis my Ability at The Hyde Group.
Gemma Waddington, 14 January 2022
The advice for health and social care staff on testing has changed.
12 January 2022
In December 2021, the government implemented the interim uplift to building regulations and published new Approved Documents.
12 January 2022
Sector leaders are reporting that staff shortages across all services are the worst they have ever known.
Oona Goldsworthy, 11 January 2022
In early December, the government announced the implementation of its Plan B for containing and managing the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in England.
11 January 2022
In the last year, the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically in London and across England. What made this radical change possible and, more importantly, how can we keep the momentum going and end rough sleeping for good?
Kathleen Hopgood, 11 January 2022
The NHF has responded to an announcement on building safety by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
10 January 2022
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on a proposed set of tenant satisfaction measures until 3 March 2022.
10 January 2022
Supported housing is a workforce to be reckoned with - we have great values and a true sense of purpose We’re adaptable, hard working and most of all, we care.
Andrew Griffiths, 07 January 2022
A summary of inspiring reports for board members on delivering high quality homes now and in the future.
Peter Williams, 06 January 2022
Our mission at the NHF is to understand and anticipate the critical issues affecting the social housing sector - here are some of the key issues on our radar.
Kate Henderson, 04 January 2022