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Orbit Homes achieves four Gold Awards for customer satisfaction

Tuesday, 29th March 2022

Orbit Homes has been presented with four Gold Awards for customer satisfaction by specialist market research company, In-house Research Ltd. The independent awards are based on feedback from customers six weeks after they have moved into their new home. The... View Article

Fire sprinkler boxing – as easy as ABC with Encasement

Thursday, 24th March 2022

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s Versa range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured as standard from pre-formed EUTR/UKTR compliant plywood, and pre-finished... View Article

Charlie Luxton partners with Samsung to drive low-carbon heating in the UK

Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

At Samsung Climate Solutions, we believe that in order to reach the government’s decarbonisation targets for heating, it is essential to increase the awareness of greener heating options such as heat pumps. To help achieve this aim, we have partnered... View Article

Orbit Homes celebrates recycling over 200 tonnes of unused wood with sustainable social enterprise

Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

Orbit Homes is celebrating after recycling more than 200 tonnes of unused wood from its construction sites, after partnering with sustainable social enterprise, Community Wood Recycling. Community Wood Recycling has been working with Orbit Homes since 2020, providing a commercial... View Article

Could digital property management help your tenant relationships?

Monday, 21st March 2022

Did you know that landlords will soon be required to show how they are making efforts to empower residents through improved tenant engagement? Put people first, says the recent report on social housing – to strengthen relationships between residents and Housing Associations.... View Article

How is SterlingOSB Zero made?

Friday, 18th March 2022

SterlingOSB Zero is one of the most popular panel products used by the UK construction industry; developers, builders, and self-builders alike. It’s the go-to panel for a multitude of roles today – from the basic functional to the trendy aesthetic... View Article

Shelforce partnership ‘top notch’ for housing association installer

Tuesday, 15th March 2022

LISTEN HERE A West Midlands double glazing and installation company that specialises in housing association projects has said it ‘couldn’t ask for more’ from its partnership with Shelforce. Lutley Windows has been working with Shelforce since last year and have... View Article

Stockport committed to a greener future

Monday, 14th March 2022

The opening of two environmentally friendly properties for social rent in Cheadle last week signalled Stockport Council and Stockport Homes‘ continued commitment to social development alongside its green energy targets. In a first for the council, the two developments were... View Article

Over 80% of tenants satisfied with renting, new research shows

Monday, 14th March 2022

Most people renting their home in the private rented sector are happy with their property and landlord, new research reveals today. The Social Market Foundation found that – contrary to some narratives suggest renting is an inherently unhappy experience –... View Article

Councils respond to Homes for Ukraine scheme

Monday, 14th March 2022

Cllr James Jamieson, chairman of the Local Government Association, which represents 350 councils across England and Wales, said: “The humanitarian crisis caused by the Ukraine invasion is heart-breaking. Councils are ready to help new arrivals from Ukraine settle in the... View Article

F. Ball supports Coventry Caribbean Centre renovation

Thursday, 10th March 2022

LISTEN HERE Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd., including the company’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, have been used to prepare subfloors as part of the renovation of the Coventry Caribbean Community Centre prior to its reopening to... View Article

Orbit Homes enters into contract on two deals for 58 affordable homes in the Midlands

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

Orbit Homes has successfully entered into contract on two brand-new sites in the Midlands. The affordable house builder will deliver 58 homes at the sites, with completions during the period of 2022 and 2025. The developments will offer a mixed... View Article

CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2022

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

Why we are Planning Ahead for Housing Community Housing & Investment Consortium (CHIC) will be hosting its 11th annual conference & exhibition on Thursday 16th June, returning to the Sixways Stadium in Worcester. This popular event is free for delegates.... View Article

UK-first partnership to deliver affordable energy to those most in need

Monday, 7th March 2022

A ground-breaking new partnership between a renewable technology company and an energy supplier has been launched to deliver lower bills for social and affordable housing tenants. AceOn and Rebel Energy have teamed up in an exclusive partnership to offer local authorities and housing associations a green deal... View Article

Pendock makes pipe boxing quick and easy

Monday, 7th March 2022

Every product in the Pendock Profiles family of casings is designed to conceal exposed pipework or services quickly and easily in a range of applications for social housing projects. For interior pipework, the MX and TK pipe boxing ranges can... View Article

‘The importance of healthy homes’ – the latest white paper from Housing Management & Maintenance is now live

Monday, 7th March 2022

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... View Article

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

Monday, 7th March 2022

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... View Article

F.H. Brundle expands its range of steel railings

Wednesday, 2nd March 2022

Reduced installation time and almost limitless customisation possibilities are some of the features of F.H. Brundle’s Fortitude range of ready to install steel railings. To complement its range of already successful Fortitude ready to install steel railings and gates, the... View Article