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Inside Housing launches new site aimed at frontline staff in social housing
Ocean Media Group has today launched Inside Housing Management, a new online publication aimed at housing officers and other staff in housing management, with a focus on learning and development
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5 things we learned from the London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36 guidance
London’s share of the £39bn SAHP will see a new product aimed at key workers created and ban combustible materials on all new buildings. Stephen Delahunty has five key takeaways
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November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Charity Commission and RSH to work more closely together 
The Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing have set out a new memorandum of understanding for working more closely together
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November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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What does the Social and Affordable Homes Programme prospectus mean for the North?
It’s clear the government has really listened to what would help us deliver in the North, writes Patrick Murray, executive director for policy and external relations at the Northern Housing Consortium
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November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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BSR to take on projects from collapsed building control firm
The Building Safety Regulator will take on more higher-risk building projects after the collapse of building control firm Assent
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Temporary accommodation funding freeze costing district councils £268m a year, report finds
The government’s freeze on temporary accommodation subsidy is draining councils of £268m a year, according to new analysis by the District Councils’ Network
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The G15 Residents’ Group: Our top three priorities for the Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget must be a turning point in tackling London’s social housing crisis, writes Daisy Armstrong, chair of the G15 Residents’ Group
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November 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Crisis reveals plan to become landlord and ‘do it ourselves’ amid shortage of social homes
National charity Crisis has revealed plans to tackle the UK’s “catastrophic” housing shortage by buying up properties to help people experiencing homelessness
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November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Giant asset manager buys 1,300-home HMO portfolio for student housing
A giant asset manager has bought a 1,300-home portfolio of houses in multiple occupation for use as student accommodation
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What does the sector think about the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme guidance?
New guidance on the Social and Affordable Homes Programme aims to help potential grant applicants access information before the programme launches. Stephen Delahunty rounds up the housing sector’s responses to this guidance
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Gentoo appoints former Serco executive to drive ‘digital transformation’
Large North-East England landlord Gentoo has appointed its first executive director of transformation to drive “digital change” at the organisation
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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London council to prosecute housing officer over temporary accommodation fraud
An east London council has said it will pursue a criminal prosecution against housing officer for allegedly ‘manipulating’ temporary accommodation allocations
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November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Digital services and data maturity: how is the housing sector performing?
Part two of a research project in association with NEC Software Solutions looked to understand whether housing providers’ digital services are meeting residents’ needs, as well as the role data plays in their organisations
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November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Investing in supported services isn't just the right thing to do – it's the smart thing to do
Our services prevent crises, reduce pressure on the NHS and help individuals contribute to communities, writes Katherine Hernandez, Home Group regional director
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November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Developer appointed for £250m Reading town centre regeneration
A developer has been appointed to build a £250m regeneration scheme in Reading town centre, which will include 600 homes with 30% affordable housing
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November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Build-to-rent schemes taking 12 months to sell due to safety checks
Build-to-rent schemes are taking over 12 months to sell as buyers request more thorough safety checks, investors have said
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November 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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The resident voice needs to travel beyond the boardroom
We must unite to influence the conversation on social housing, writes Pamela Newman, chair of the MTVH customer council and a founder of the G15 Residents Group
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November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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5 things we learned from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme prospectus
The government has published guidance for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, ahead of the launch in February 2026. Eliza Parr looks at some key points
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Large Welsh landlord apologises to tenants over ‘serious distress’ after damp and mould failures
A Welsh landlord has apologised and been told to pay compensation to two tenants after “systemic weaknesses” in its repairs service, which included one being left with outstanding work for nearly seven years
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The Week in Housing: a significant week for housebuilding, and what the second year of TSMs tells us about the sector
The Week in Housing is our weekly newsletter, rounding up the most important headlines for housing professionals. Sign up below to get it direct to your inbox every Friday
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November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Platform takes advantage of falling gilt rates with £250m sustainability bond
Platform Housing Group has moved quickly to take advantage of falling gilt rates to secure a £250m sustainability bond.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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One step at a time
My approach to my health and fitness has shaped my outlook on life, as well as PfP’s vision, writes Greg Reed, chief executive of Places for People
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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MPs urge Reed to explain how London ‘emergency measures’ will boost social housing
Steve Reed is facing pressure to explain how emergency measures aimed at boosting London housebuilding will increase social and affordable delivery
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November 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Three in five homes should be social rent under new guidance for Social and Affordable Homes Programme
Homes England has published new guidance for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme ahead of the launch in February 2026
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November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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How two chief executives in Wales orchestrated their own merger
The chief executives of housing associations Melin Homes and Newport City Homes successfully planned and carried out their own merger to create one of the largest landlords in Wales – without bringing in consultants. Jenny Messenger finds out how they did it
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November 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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How do we make affordable homeownership accessible for disabled people?
Our shared ownership scheme can make a difference for people’s health and independence, but we need other providers to get on board, writes Graeme Jackson at Advance Housing and Support
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November 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM