TMO rejected at third time of trying
A Tenant Management Organisation which had hoped to take control of 1,842 homes has had its bid to manage the properties rejected.
Council outlines plans for tackling homelessness
A council has launched a new strategy for tackling homelessness which includes putting expert domestic violence workers into housing advice centres.
New bond raises £40 million
Places for People has raised £40 million from investors after officially launching a new retail bond.
Council to start licensing all HMOs
A council will begin licensing every house in multi occupation from the end of this month.
Landlord agrees 1,000-home PV scheme
A landlord has appointed contractors to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of 1,000 tenants’ homes.
Strong interest reported for landlord's £88m JV
A landlord has reported strong interest from potential partners to create an £88 million joint venture company.
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A bump in the road
Bad news folks. I have chondromalacia patellae, otherwise known as Iliotibial band syndrome, or patello-femoral pain.
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Food for thought
Manchester is already preparing itself to welcome the great and the good of the social housing sector for the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference in June.
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No more begging bowl
Writing about housing finance whilst in the grips of recession can sometimes feel like a thankless task.
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Detrimental regulation
We are now just eight weeks away from the end of the Tenant Services Authority and the beginning of a new era for social housing regulation.
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Foreign exchange
Returning home is the best option for central and eastern Europeans sleeping rough on London’s streets, but getting them there isn’t as easy as it seems, says Jeremy Swain
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Freedom fighters
The debate over housing association transparency sheds light on the relationship the sector has with politicians, says Stuart Macdonald
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Failing to cash in
Our investigation into how more than 300 English councils are using £200 million of new homes bonus makes for sobering reading.
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The great divide
Making the sub-letting of social homes a criminal offence unfairly singles out the sector, says Andrew Heywood
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Righting wrongs
It is vital that new build homes are fit for purpose, says Roger Graef
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Middle ground
A proposed definition of intermediate market rent needs expanding or landlords could risk breaching new standards, says Jonathan Cox
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The transfer window
Be aware of employees’ rights when a change of service provision occurs, warns Marc Long, partner at Clarke Willmott
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Along for the ride
Sheffield Homes tenant Yvonne Collins explains the benefits of shadowing a maintenance worker for a day
Middle ground
A proposed definition of intermediate market rent needs expanding or landlords could risk breaching new standards, says Jonathan Cox
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HOUSING ASSOCIATION TENANT FAILURE
From: Policy forum Last post: 27/01/2012 12:35 pmyes i have moved into a flat that on closer inspection has been bogded & fitted with low grade fittings that when fallls apart is considered broken by the tenant so repair company wont...
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Given 2 hours to decide on a transfer
From: Ask the Experts Last post: 19/12/2011 4:25 pmYou have to make the right choice for you and your daughter - if you make the wrong decision and end up in the wrong neighbourhood you will have to live with that, so if it doesn't feel right...
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SECURE TENANCY
From: Ask the Experts Last post: 21/10/2010 5:08 pmNo connection, I have no duty to said person. I am not part of this 'Big Society' rubbish that the Tories and Libdems are spouting. I am not to blame for the Council giving property to people...
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