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LGA responds to extension of Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants

Friday, 10th June 2022

Responding to today’s announcement that the Government’s Right to Buy scheme will be extended to include housing association tenants, Cllr David Renard, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: “Owning your own home is an important step for many... View Article

LGA responds to DLUHC social housing regulation bill announcement

Wednesday, 8th June 2022

Responding to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announcement that ‘Ofsted-style’ inspections and unlimited fines will be introduced for failing social landlords, Cllr David Renard, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: “The vast majority of social... View Article

Landlords to check energy efficiency compliance ahead of new rules or face fines

Wednesday, 8th June 2022

The clock is ticking for landlords to ensure their properties meet minimum energy efficiency standards ahead of 1 April 2023, warns commercial property specialist Rajinda Sanghera. Rajinda, an associate at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, says the coming into... View Article

Digital tools provide thread of fire safety information

Wednesday, 8th June 2022

Ensure the long-term fire safety of your building’s envelope with Siderise digital tools Property owners and managers have a key part to play in reducing the fire risk of their building’s structure, external walls and common parts. A crucial aspect... View Article

Envirograf demonstrates flame-retardant materials by setting house ablaze

Tuesday, 7th June 2022

An eco-house has been set alight to show the importance of flame retardant materials in construction. Envirograf based in Barfrestone, near Deal, welcomed industry insiders to watch as they set a living room and bedroom on fire. Having built the structure... View Article

Social housing Building Regulations webinar sets out changes to ventilation in existing homes

Tuesday, 7th June 2022

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has hosted a webinar aimed at the social housing sector on the recently launched Building Regulations. ‘Domestic Retrofit Legislation and Guidance for Ventilation’, which updated delegates on the recent changes to the legislation and explained how... View Article

Social housing provider pledges 30% of its land to nature

Monday, 6th June 2022

Orbit, leading social housing provider and developer, has announced it will be committing to managing at least 30% of its huge estate for nature by 2030. The announcement comes as Orbit unveils its new biodiversity approach. Orbit plans to achieve... View Article

Residential living: GSM technology powers highly customised, secure and effective door entry

Monday, 6th June 2022

The Great Northern Tower is an impressive 72-metre (236 ft) high-rise tower block tailor made for residential living. With 25 floors, it’s home to 287 self-contained apartments in the heart of Manchester. An effective door entry system plays a critical... View Article

The must-attend event for the housing sector

Monday, 6th June 2022

Housing 2022 is the must-attend event for ALL those working the sector. Join your peers on 28-30 June at Manchester Central to learn, keep abreast of industry trends and enjoy unrivalled networking opportunities. With professionalism and skills, tenant and resident... View Article

Conceal social housing pipework and services with Pendock

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

When exposed pipework or services need concealing quickly & easily in a range of social housing projects and applications, the Pendock Profiles range is one of the most comprehensive and cost effective available. For interior pipework, MX and TK pipe boxing can be used in most... View Article

Improving Home Life Safety, Aico Launches AudioLINK+

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ extracts the same... View Article

West Fraser Rewards

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

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 P5, CaberDek, CaberShieldPlus or CaberWood MDF at participating builders’ merchants’* can gain entry to the... View Article

Window specifiers advised to ‘fact check’ around future homes as new regs come into force

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Window specifiers in the local authority sector are being urged to pay close attention to the latest information regarding the Future Homes Standard as the first changes officially come into force on 15 June 2022. Technical experts at the leading... View Article

Aico host the Community Awards 2022

Wednesday, 1st June 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 designed to recognise excellence within social housing and the local... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Population

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), by 2041, one in four people in England will be 65 or older, and by the same year, the number of English citizens aged 85 or over will double to 3.2 million.... View Article

Hurst sets the standard for FD30 with high-performance fds fire door system

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

A high-performance GRP fire door system is the latest offering from one of Britain’s leaders in the field. With an experienced, dedicated team, extensive customer support, and an uncompromising commitment to quality, Hurst Doors has earned itself a reputation for... View Article

Snickers LiteWork 37.5® Work Shorts – for cooling comfort this summer

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Lightweight Work Shorts – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Great for summer working on site, these lightweight Work Shorts have a street-smart fit with a cool working comfort in warm conditions. They’re made of quick-drying 37.5®... View Article

Ark Launches Pioneering £4.2m Affordable Housing Development in Livingston

Tuesday, 31st May 2022

Ark Housing Association has announced the start of work on one of Scotland’s most energy-efficient developments, at Crusader Rise in Livingston. The pioneering £4.2m project, which will deliver 20 much-needed affordable homes for social rent, will be one of the most... View Article