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The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation

This briefing summarises proposals set out in the government’s The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation
Catherine Ryder 2022
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Are you ready for the Future Homes Standard?

Some parts of the Future Homes Standard will come into effect as early as this year – we need to start preparing right now.
Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020).
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Future Homes Standard – interim uplift information

In December 2021, the government implemented the interim uplift to building regulations and published new Approved Documents.
Aerial view of roofs in a housing estate
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Planning for the future - our consultation response

We’ve produced a briefing for members which sets out our response to the government’s consultation on its white paper, Planning for the future.
Lower Furlong, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Completed in 2018, this is Hastoe’s most recently certified Passivhaus development (accurate as of December 2020).
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What does the new Future Homes Standard mean for building regulations?

The government has published the key outcome of its 2019 consultation on the Future Homes Standard. Find out more here.
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Our response to the consultation on future social housing rent policy

Our response was submitted to the government on 20 December 2024 and you can read a summary here, or log in to download the full 20-page response. 
Profile photo of Annie Owens
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We ask that the government consult on the revised Decent Homes Standard as soon as possible

The new government is already showing it intends to tackle the housing crisis. We even had Sir Keir Starmer commit to reviewing the Decent Homes Standard in his first PMQs. This is vitally important for housing associations. 
The pointed roof of a house being constructed
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Proposed changes to the planning system – our consultation response

Our response to the government’s consultation on short-term changes to the planning system.
A row of new homes
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Rent convergence consultation

We have submitted our response to the government on how rent convergence should be implemented for the social housing sector.
Duncan Neish
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The new Green Paper on planning is an opportunity to improve the process

Next month’s Accelerated Planning Green Paper should bring more substance and an opportunity to pitch proposals for improvement
Worker installing wall insulation
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NHF response to BEIS consultation on review of net zero policies

Response from the National Housing Federation to the BEIS call for evidence on the review of net zero.
View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind
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Social housing renewal: first steps for the new government

Dive into the Social renewal plan to discover the framework needed to meet the goals of a wider long-term plan for housing.
The pointed roof of a house being constructed
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Government publishes planning white paper

How the government's proposed planning changes will affect housing associations.
A young couple with young children on the sofa
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Why we need a long-term plan for housing (report)

As we look to the next general election, we are calling on the party that forms the next government to be ambitious and transformative in its approach to housing. We want to see a clear long-term plan to meet housing need.
Louise Ansari is Director of Communications and Influencing, Centre for Ageing Better
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Never has there been a time that more clearly shows us how our homes are at the heart of living well

We need to make sure both exisiting homes are future homes are suitable to living well and ageing better.
Photo of Jo Hills who is Director of Assets and Services at Raven Housing Trust
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Launching an ambitious decarbonisation plan that meets the needs of our residents

If the UK’s carbon targets are to be met, existing homes will need to be retrofitted and new homes built to meet much tougher standards. But how social landlords will afford to do this work?
View of new build homes with a pathway in front of them and a blue sky behind
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Progress on Permitted Development

The Government has responded to feedback on its recent Planning reform: supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes consultation.
Photo of Colette McKune, Group Chief Executive at ForViva
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The role of housing providers in stimulating the economy, creating new jobs and improving wellbeing

Not only does construction of new homes create employment opportunities, but it has a wider economic impact across the supply chain that in turn stimulates growth.
Higher Shippon in Cheriton Bishop, Devon. Completed in 2019 and built to A.E.C.B. standard.
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What the Energy White Paper means for housing associations

On Monday 14 December, the government published its long-awaited Energy White Paper ‘Powering our Net Zero Future’.
Sarauniya Shehu
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What does the Queen’s Speech mean for housing?

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.
Suzannah Young
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The Supported Housing Act - an opportunity for a more strategic approach

After submitting the our response to the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act's first consultation, NHF Policy Leader Suzannah Young reflects on what we need from the government to safeguard the future of supported housing.
Houses of Parliament
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2024 election manifestos: party pledges on housing

Dive into the NHF's analysis of the 2024 general election manifestos. Learn about party commitments to solving the housing crisis, from increasing social home delivery to planning Learn about party pledges on social homes, planning reforms, decarbonisation, and building safety.
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What do the recent net zero policy changes mean for social housing?

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.
Photograph of Rory Hughes, a Policy Officer at the National Housing Federation
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This Earth Day, we examine the latest developments in climate policy and what it means for social housing

Policy Officer Rory Hughes summarises the recent developments for the UK and for housing associations in the field of sustainability and decarbonisation.
Worker installing wall insulation
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Heat and buildings strategy - briefing for housing associations

The Heat and buildings strategy sets out how the government plans to eliminate ‘virtually all emissions arising from heating, cooling and energy use in our buildings’.
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The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act

On 20 February 2025, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the DWP published a joint consultation on the implementation of the Act.
Photograph of Rory Hughes, a Policy Officer at the National Housing Federation
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What will 2022 hold for our decarbonisation work?

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. 
Houses of Parliament
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Six housing announcements from the Spring Statement 2019

The Spring Statement 2019 contained six main housing announcements.
Head and shoulders photo of Kate Henderson
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Net zero by 2050: a decarbonisation roadmap for housing associations

Announcing a major new programme of NHF work on decarbonisation.
Houses of Parliament
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What housing associations need from the Spending Review 2025

The NHF has written this response to the 2025 Spending Review following extensive engagement with, and input from our 570 members.
Alistair Smyth
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The Social Housing Regulation Act: where are we now?

In this blog, NHF Director of Research and Policy, Alistair Smyth explains where we are now on the implementation of the Social Housing Regulation Act.
Dylan Hemmings
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What have we learnt about the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act?

The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act became law on 29th August 2023. This new legislation aims to introduce new regulations to tackle any poor quality supported housing and protect residents.
Catherine Ryder 2022
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How can housing play a part in solving the climate crisis?

It is only natural that as social housing providers we talk a lot about the housing crisis. We constantly ask how we can build more social homes, regenerate communities and help bring an end to the shocking situation of homelessness that is ruining lives. Recently more housing associations have also been talking about, and taking action on, the climate crisis.
Semi-detached houses line a leafy street
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Monitoring workforce diversity: what to ask and how to use the data you collect

We have launched a resource to help you collect EDI data and use it to drive inclusion.
Kevin Garvey
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During a summer of instability, what progress has social housing made decarbonisation and net zero?

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.
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Housing associations and heat network regulation

From 1 April 2025, all housing associations with a heat network (communal boiler) automatically became members of the Energy Ombudsman.
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Making tenants’ voices heard at Bernicia

As early adopters of Together with Tenants, Bernicia has used the initiative to assess and improve resident engagement practices. The Charter has been a guide in collecting valuable feedback, enhancing engagement, and fostering positive change. 
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Equality, diversity and inclusion data tool – commonly asked questions

Find out more about how to use the NHF's equality, diversity and inclusion data tool.
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