The latest episode of the Building Insights podcast is now live

In this episode, our deputy editor Jack Wooler speaks to Jack Dangerfield of the Town and Country Planning Association, or TCPA, about the omission of legislation around the health of a home, as well as the state of planning in [...]

The challenge of our ageing population - We want your thoughts!

Housing Management & Maintenance are undertaking some research into the UK's ageing population, and we would like to gather the industry's opinions on this important topic. The UK population is getting older, and our ageing housing stock – the oldest [...]

'The importance of healthy homes' - the latest white paper from Housing Management & Maintenance is now live

Housing Management & Maintenance has recently published 'The importance of healthy homes' - a white paper that explores landlords' and housing professionals' perceptions of what makes up a healthy home. Old and poor quality housing, with common issues such as [...]

Members inspired by Grenfell give tenants more say in landlord’s future

A North-West landlord has appointed ten tenants to a new Customer Committee to help shape how services are delivered across the communities they live in. ForHousing has recruited tenants from a variety of backgrounds, including a local councillor, an NHS volunteer and [...]

Government announces drive to improve service standards in social housing

The Government has announced a package of measures to ensure social housing residents are listened to and better protected in the future, with their new rights enshrined in law. Among the measures announced by the Minister for Rough Sleeping and [...]

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Boost for council housing programme

A £1.644m funding boost is set to accelerate three significant developments in Sunderland, providing much-needed homes for vulnerable residents. Sunderland City Council has secured support from Homes England that will... View Article

Zoopla comment on Renters Reforms

Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Research & Insight at Zoopla comments: “With the backdrop of the cost of living crisis putting pressure on renters, these reforms are welcome and timely,... View Article

No fault evictions to be outlawed at last

The long-term promise to remove Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions from the country’s private rented sector is finally to become a reality after it was included within the Government’s new legislative... View Article

Effective passive fire protection

Playing a fundamental role in the long-term safety of their properties and their occupiers, building managers have a clear responsibility to ensure effective passive fire protection methods are in place,... View Article

Connected housing

James Gray of Videx Security explores the role that the internet of things (IoT) plays in social housing access control and door entry. The Internet of Things (IoT) has moved... View Article

Timesaving solutions for flooring installations

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Flooring installations in social housing settings often face pressure to be completed as quickly as possible. Fortunately, certain processes and combinations of innovative new products can dramatically... View Article
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Pipe boxing versatility from Pendock

When exposed pipework or services needs to be concealed quickly & easily in social housing projects, the Pendock Profiles range of products is one of the most comprehensive and cost... View Article

Navlin Sanitaryware

The AKW Navlin range of sanitaryware has been designed to feel at home in any 21st century bathroom, with a modern aesthetic and intelligent features, including a rimless toilet pan... View Article

West Fraser Rewards

The UK’s leading wood-based panel manufacturer West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is offering customers the chance to win some amazing prizes. Customers spending as little as £25 on SterlingOSB Zero, CaberFloor... View Article

Aico host the Community Awards 2022

Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, has recently hosted a  new award ceremony – the Community Awards – at the International  Convention Centre, Birmingham.   The ceremony was... View Article
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