Homelessness is disproportionately affecting women

Sixty per cent of all homeless adults living in temporary accommodation in England are women, despite only making up 51 per cent of the general population analysis by the housing charity Shelter has found. The charity’s new report, Fobbed Off, used... View Article

Consultation on new tenant satisfaction measures underway

The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on a new set of tenant satisfaction measures, as proposed in the Government’s Social Housing White Paper, but the closing date for responses is imminent. The Social Housing White Paper was published over a year ago... View Article

Tax loophole on second homes to close

Owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets will be forced to pay under tough new measures announced by the Government. The changes will target people who take advantage of the... View Article

Futurebuild returns for 2022

Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, has opened registrations. Taking place from March 1 to 3, 2022, the event will connect specifiers, decision makers and disruptors with major brands and start-ups from... View Article

Paving the way for nature

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Chris Hodson of Interpave discusses why concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) is a key sustainable drainage system (SuDS) technique Extensive new tree planting with provision for long-term nurturing is now a requirement for developments, with new government... View Article

Manage heating the easy way

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Nicola Martin at RadiWarm explains the simplicity and efficiency of electric pipeless radiators For landlords and housing managers, heating presents some pressing challenges; sharply rising prices and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, to name but... View Article

Ensuring safe and efficient heating

The pressure to decarbonise existing homes continues to grow, as does the desire to end fuel poverty. Anthony Watton of Baxi Heating explores how social housing providers can implement heating solutions that prioritise both efficiency and safety for occupants. With... View Article

The changing climate of water conservation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 In the UK, water conservation has been on the agenda for years. However, Steve Leigh of Groundbreaker Systems explains why our growing population and increased demand will result in critical water situations more regularly, especially in the... View Article

Lessons still being learned from Grenfell

With the Grenfell Tower Inquiry resuming, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding Systems discusses the continuing impact of the disaster, and how the cladding industry must adapt. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety has been at the forefront... View Article

Urban Environments’ focus is water hygiene

Urban Environments is a specialist engineering company focused on water hygiene. It provides fully managed water-hygiene services for over 500,000 mixed-type properties across the UK every year, helping a wide range of private and public sector clients achieve health and... View Article

All your social housing insulation resources, in one place

Social housing provides secure, affordable accommodation for residents across the UK – and it’s now easier than ever to keep your portfolio safe and sound with ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation. The new ROCKWOOL Social Housing Resource Hub brings together all... View Article