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We welcome the commitment of the first part of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, the clear signal that heat pumps are likely to be the primary source of home heat and the commitment to bring down electricity prices.
19 October 2021
While housing associations are already planning to invest £70bn in futureproofing their homes, our new estimates demonstrate that full decarbonisation by 2050 will cost an additional £36bn.
19 October 2021
Following our consultation response and conversations with HM Treasury, updated draft legislation for the Residential Property Developer Tax now includes an exemption for all non-profit groups, including for profit-subsidiaries and joint ventures.
15 October 2021
In this BHM interview, we catch up with Cym D’Souza, Chief Executive of Arawak Walton Housing Association and Chair of BMENational.
Cym D'Souza, 15 October 2021
Rose Klemperer, Senior Associate at Penningtons Manches Cooper explains the importance of the social housing sector taking a robust approach to board data to improve governance and better decision making.
Rose Klemperer, 14 October 2021
Ramesh Malhan, Head of Customer Voice at Black Country Housing Group, reflects on how they've strengthened their approach to engaging with residents, and how to achieve trust and transparency.
Ramesh Malhan, 12 October 2021
With the end of furlough and the cut to Universal Credit, we are collecting key measures around claimant numbers and income collection, including amount of rent arrears and arrears as a percentage of rent due.
07 October 2021
Kate Henderson reflects on political meetings, party conferences, and the role the sector can play in levelling up, sustainability and achieving net zero.
Kate Henderson, 07 October 2021
In September, the Kerslake Commission published their report 'A new way of working: ending rough sleeping together'. Ahead of World Homelessness Day, and in response to the report's findings, Vicki McDonald explores what more housing associations could do to prevent homelessness.
Vicki McDonald, 06 October 2021
While social housing residents face a perfect storm this winter with the cut to Universal Credit and rocketing energy bills, climate action could help protect them against future energy crises.
Rory Hughes, 06 October 2021
For Black History Month 2021 we’re shining the spotlight on leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) figures in social housing. In this interview, we catch up with Gina Amoh, Chief Executive of Inquilab Housing Association.
Gina Amoh, 04 October 2021
The NHF is celebrating Black History Month 2021 by amplifying the voices and stories of Black colleagues from across the sector and within our own organisation.
Kate Henderson, 01 October 2021
A short online briefing will outline to NHF members the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund opportunity and the support offered through the Social Housing Retrofit Accelerator.
30 September 2021
We have extended the deadline for members to submit their equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) data tool by Friday 8 October.
23 September 2021
Our Public Affairs team take a look at what the new reshuffle could mean for social housing.
Sarauniya Shehu, 23 September 2021
The Consumer Regulation Review sets out the Regulator of Social Housing's approach to consumer regulation and the key lessons learned.
23 September 2021
Sarah Randall, Insurance Officer at Sovereign shares her tips on engaging residents to consider insuring their possessions.
Sarah Randall, 23 September 2021
Read our response to the final report from the Commission.
23 September 2021
The aim of this consultation from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is to seek views on whether or not the government should extend compulsory vaccinations to other health and care settings.
22 September 2021
Paul Fiddaman, Chief Executive of Karbon Homes, shares his thoughts on the launch of the ‘No Place Left Behind’ commission report.
Paul Fiddaman, 21 September 2021
Along with charities Homeless Link, Crisis and St Mungo’s, the NHF have written to MHCLG asking for an extension to Housing First pilots.
15 September 2021
A Church of England report concludes that the current housing crisis in the UK is neither accidental or inevitable, and that we all must show a willingness to share the costs if resolving this crisis together.
Kerri Farnsworth , 09 September 2021
All staff directly employed by the care home or employed through an agency, as well as all volunteers, will need to be fully vaccinated with both doses of the vaccine by 11 November.
08 September 2021
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is open for applications until 15 October 2021.
07 September 2021
Sarah Hill, Engagement and Alliances Marketing Manager at Gas Safe Register explains the importance of Gas Safety Week 2021 and how you can get involved.
Sarah Hill, 25 August 2021
For the first time the Sector Scorecard includes some measures specifically for supported and social housing providers.
25 August 2021
The Better Care Fund, one of the government’s national vehicles for driving health and social care integration, has published its latest framework.
25 August 2021
Our new research shows that England’s 25m homes produce 58.5m tonnes of CO2 every year – the equivalent of the average annual use of 28m cars.
25 August 2021
James Massey, Strategy Director at MRI Software, highlights some key takeaways from their recent event on the future of work and tech solutions for housing associations.
James Massey, 24 August 2021
The work at Platform are doing is a great example of the contribution housing associations can make to meeting the government’s climate change objectives.
Kate Henderson, 20 August 2021
Neil Munslow, Housing Services Manager at Newcastle City Council, explains the key role that social landlords can play in preventing homelessness.
Neil Munslow, 18 August 2021
Share your views with the Home Office on their consultation into the Domestic Abuse Act statutory guidance.
18 August 2021
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has for the first time released data on our ethnicity pay gap, as part of a drive to improve Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the organisation.
12 August 2021
Olive Jones, Director of People at the National Housing Federation (NHF) reviews how member housing associations can help us build a national picture of diversity in social housing by completing our EDI data tool.
Olive Jones, 11 August 2021
The National Fire Chiefs Council has updated their guidance on simultaneous evacuation in high rise residential buildings, introducing key changes.
11 August 2021
Find out more about how our updated tool can be used to highlight differences in house prices, rent and more, across the country.
Rob Cowley, 11 August 2021
Justin Freeman, Director of Income Maximisation at ForHousing, explains the importance of involving tenants and hearing about their experiences with Universal Credit in order to make real positive change.
Justin Freeman, 10 August 2021
MHCLG have highlighted guidance on mask wearing and social distancing for staff or engineers conducting gas safety checks and maintenance work following the easing of lockdown restrictions in July.
10 August 2021
MHCLG has published new guidance for social housing residents facing anti-social behaviour.
09 August 2021
A recent NHF survey examining claimants' experiences of claiming Universal Credit during the pandemic shows that 4 in 5 social tenants struggle to pay for essentials, including food, on Universal Credit.
05 August 2021
MHCLG have provided further advice on options for homeless individuals needing to self-isolate.
05 August 2021
Yvonne Castle, Chief Executive of Johnnie Johnson Housing, explores why housing is at the heart of coronavirus recovery plans across Greater Manchester.
Yvonne Castle, 05 August 2021
We surveyed housing associations on changes to their allocations approach during the pandemic
28 July 2021
The government is currently consulting on the structure of the forthcoming Energy Company Obligation scheme and the NHF will be responding on behalf of the sector.
28 July 2021
We’ve summarised the latest information for fully vaccinated health and social care staff and critical workers, including how to contact MHCLG if you think your staff are eligible for exemptions.
28 July 2021
The APPG on Ending Homelessness has launched a report on its inquiry into what is needed to scale up Housing First nationally.
28 July 2021
This report from the Commision - of which the NHF is a part - includes examples of savings brought about by homelessness prevention.
27 July 2021
Phil Elvy, Executive Director of Finance at Great Places Housing Group, explains why it is important for housing association staff who provide advice to residents on debt or household budgeting to be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Phil Elvy, 20 July 2021
The Financial Reporting Council is changing accounting rules, impacting the reporting of leases, including tenancies and shared ownership leases.
16 July 2021
The government is seeking views on the draft statutory guidance and two sets of regulations for their consultation on domestic abuse support within safe accommodation. Give us your feedback by Monday 19 July.
14 July 2021
Chief Financial Officer of Optivo, Sarah Smith, reflects on some of the challenges they've faced in producing their first Environmental, Social and Governance report.
Sarah Smith, 14 July 2021
Author of our new book on risk and assurance, Kelsey Walker, explains the importance for board members to go beyond their traditional financial risk management.
Kelsey Walker, 13 July 2021
The Building Safety Bill, published on Monday 5 July, sets out the legislation for the new building safety regulatory regime to ensure the safety of people and their homes. Read our initial response and next steps.
06 July 2021
Today marks the start of Rural Housing Week, our annual campaign that celebrates the vital work that housing associations do in rural areas.
Kate Henderson, 05 July 2021
An update on the National Housing Federation's decarbonisation work.
Rory Hughes, 01 July 2021
The government is inviting views on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) in high-rise residential buildings. The consultation closes on Monday 19 July.
30 June 2021
The NHF’s response to the ITV News housing investigation
24 June 2021
We are seeking feedback from our members on our Renters' Reform strategy.
24 June 2021
Steven McIntyre, Chief Executive of Stonewall Housing, reflects on steps we can all take to be more inclusive this Pride month.
Steven McIntyre, 16 June 2021
Kate Henderson reflects on our continued work with government to shape the new regulatory system to ensure the safety of people in their homes.
Kate Henderson, 11 June 2021
New flexibility around the 30 June deadline for Building Safety Fund applications and Waking Watch Relief Fund applications reopened.
03 June 2021
DAHA will be holding their regional meetings during June and July.
03 June 2021
One year on from the launch of Harry's Pledge, founder Julie Doyle reflects on the progress the sector has made for those who need care and those who provide it.
Julie Doyle, 02 June 2021
Housing associations have made a permanent commitment to residents, that no one will be evicted from their home as a result of financial hardship.
28 May 2021
Find out using the updated Local Economic Impact Calculator.
Tristan Carlyon, 27 May 2021
The new report sets out three key lessons for social landlords in dealing with complaints about cladding to ensure that the impact on all residents is recognised.
20 May 2021
The Building a Safer Future Charter has launched its Charter Champion initiative to help organisations drive a culture of building safety through self-assessment, benchmarking and independent verification.
20 May 2021
The government has published new guidance on changes to the planning system to improve the safety of new higher-risk buildings, which will come into effect on 1 August, subject to parliamentary scrutiny.
20 May 2021
The lockdowns have been particularly difficult for residents living in housing for older people. Find out more about how the roadmap for lifting restrictions is affecting residents.
Dan Bray, 19 May 2021
We're building the biggest aggregated housing association and local authority pipeline for modern methods of construction (MMC).
19 May 2021
Chief Executive of Berneslai Homes, Amanda Garrard, reflects on the impact of coronavirus in the Barnsley.
Amanda Garrard, 19 May 2021
We have been hard at work establishing the infrastructure for the project and want to update you on our work so far.
Rory Hughes, 18 May 2021
The government recently ran a consultation on making vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes. Read our response.
17 May 2021
On Tuesday 11 May, the State Opening of Parliament took place. Find out more about the specific announcements for housing and what they mean for housing associations.
Sarauniya Shehu, 14 May 2021
Our response to MHCLG's news release titled 'Support for renters continues with longer notice periods'
12 May 2021
A summary of the key measures announced and our next steps.
12 May 2021
We look forward to working with the government to ensure social housing residents are always listened to, but hope to see full legislation on the Social Housing White Paper proposals as soon as possible.
11 May 2021
Melanie Pope, Public Affairs Manager at the National Housing Federation rounds up the key takeaways from the latest elections.
Melanie Pope, 11 May 2021
Find out what the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, launching in 2022, could mean for housing associations.
06 May 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.
06 May 2021
An important part of our enhanced offer for smaller housing associations, ensuring you get great value from your NHF membership.
Sarah Finnegan, 06 May 2021
Find out more about the Fire Safety Act and the Building Safety Bill.
05 May 2021
We are launching a new national CEO network and a new network for operational leads on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
05 May 2021
This week the NHF, alongside Homeless Link, wrote to the government to request visa extensions for housing and homelessness support staff in England.
05 May 2021
Arches is on a journey to improve resident engagement and the adoption of the Together with Tenants Charter is an important step.
Leah Montia , 04 May 2021
A recent survey, commissioned by the NHF, shows that 74% of MPs think the government should pay for all building safety work upfront.
26 April 2021
With COP26, discussions about a green recovery and stronger climate targets, Climate Change and Sustainability in Housing 2021 was absolutely vital.
Rory Hughes, 22 April 2021
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’.
Kate Henderson, 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.
Martyn Hale, 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
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.
Anna Duggal, 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
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
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
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.
Kate Henderson, 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
