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Grant for affordable rented housing to return in Autumn Statement
The government will invest £1.4bn to deliver 40,000 new homes and relax restrictions on affordable housing funding, as part of the Autumn Statement today.
LHA cap will hit existing Universal Credit tenants
The government has announced the Local Housing Allowance cap will apply to all tenants who receive Universal Credit, in a significant change that could affect thousands of tenants.
Industry calls for reinstatement of Affordable Housing Guarantee scheme
The housing industry has called on the government to reinstate the Affordable Housing Guarantee scheme in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, after it was scrapped by former chancellor George Osborne last November.
White Paper 'expected by end of year'
The hotly anticipated Housing White Paper is not expected to be published as part of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement announcement and will instead be published by the end of the year, according to government sources.
Leeds 'requires major housing boost' to avoid shortfall
The Leeds City Region needs a major boost in its housing supply if it is to continue its economic growth, with a 30,000 home shortfall anticipated by 2021.
L&Q secures £175m to pump into PRS
L&Q has become the first private rented sector (PRS) provider to secure funding through a new government-backed bond scheme that will ultimately be worth £3.5bn.
HCA seeks bidders for £8bn development framework
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is looking for housing associations and builders to join a panel of developers to build up to £8bn-worth of homes in England.
Government wants greater oversight into quality of supported housing
The government will seek ‘greater oversight’ of the quality of supported housing as it shifts funding responsibility to local authorities, a consultation has revealed.
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Universal Credit pilot council calls for suspension
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Second London borough launches Right to Part Buy
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Essex association retains credit rating
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One in three councils took children into care due to homelessness
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DCLG 'complacent' over commercial risk councils face
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Affordable housing stock grows at lowest rate since 1992
Cathy at 50
FEATURED ANALYSIS
Policy predictions
Savills’ Robert Grundy looks at what to expect for housing from today’s Autumn Statement
Complex issues
Rough sleeping is on the increase but there are effective approaches, says Cath McAndry
Winning formula
The sector needs to invoke the pioneering spirit of housing predecessors to meet today’s challenges, says Chan Kataria
History repeats
Services for homeless people are just as relevant today as they were decades ago, says Mike Andrews
Frontline Q&A
From the Frontline - Cara Headon
Radian’s customer service advisor Cara Headon tells Inside Housing about a day on the coalface of resident support
ANALYSIS
Caravan life
CATHY AT 50: An Inside Housing investigation has found that thousands of people on low incomes are choosing to live in caravans and mobile homes. Martin Hilditch uncovers a hidden world that raises questions about the housing benefit system
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Caravan life
CATHY AT 50: An Inside Housing investigation has found that thousands of people on low incomes are choosing to live in caravans and mobile homes. Martin Hilditch uncovers a hidden world that raises questions about the housing benefit system
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Making a difference
CATHY AT 50: Julie Fadden is determined to use her term as president of the Chartered Institute of Housing to end rough sleeping - and she’s prepared to “get on people’s nerves” to do it. Martin Hilditch investigates
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The community taking on homelessness
CATHY AT 50: Housing minister Gavin Barwell’s Croydon constituency has a homelessness crisis. Now members of the community are taking matters into their own hands to find a solution. Martin Hilditch reports
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How Finland fixed homelessness
CATHY AT 50: Housing First turned Finland from a country with a severe homelessness problem into one with almost no rough sleepers. Gavriel Hollander finds out how
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Keeping the faith
ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIAL: Sustainable housing was once the cornerstone of new development. But policy shifts over the past 18 months have set the clock back. Mark Smulian finds out whether social landlords have put the concept on the backburner
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Doing it themselves
ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIAL: Housing associations are increasingly handing tenants control over the planning and booking of repairs to their homes. Tim Clark investigates the implications
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Benefits squeeze
ANALYSIS: The lower benefit cap comes in from today. Sophie Barnes finds out what landlords and tenants are doing to cope.
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Looking for land
ANALYSIS: The West Midlands Combined Authority has set up a Land Commission to help bring forward sites for housing. Carl Brown examines the advice housing professionals are offering to the commission
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Homes 2016: top picks
PREVIEW: Homes 2016 will bring together luminaries from across the housing spectrum to share ideas on best practice. Gavriel Hollander picks out some highlights
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The change agent
INTERVIEW: After becoming Accent’s chief executive, Gordon Perry was faced with pulling the housing association out of a crisis. Martin Hilditch finds out how he transformed it
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