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The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords... View Article

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have launched new guidance for tackling damp and mould in England’s housing sector. It builds on guidance CIH published in 2022, taking into account key legislative developments,... View Article

Stonewater has retained its SHIFT Gold accreditation for the fifth time, while ranking 1st amongst the 40 most recent SHIFT assessments for the second consecutive year. The housing association achieved its highest overall SHIFT (Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow) score,... View Article

Orbit Homes, part of not-for-profit housing group Orbit and a HBF 5-star rated housebuilder, welcomed Jerome Mayhew MP for a visit to its recently launched Victoria Gardens development in Norfolk, where it’s helping to meet local housing need. Victoria Gardens... View Article

Stonewater has partnered with property operations specialist Plentific to help deliver a faster, more transparent damp and mould repairs service for customers. The leading housing provider has implemented multi-award-winning Plentific’s platform across its damp and mould team, creating a connected... View Article

Platform Housing Group completed 162 new affordable homes across Northamptonshire during 2025/26 as part of its strongest delivery performance in more than five years. The homes formed part of a record year which saw Platform complete 1380 homes across England,... View Article

Platform Housing Group has secured a £350million allocation from Homes England to deliver 2,800 new affordable homes, providing long term certainty for its ambitious development programme across the Midlands. The housing association has been confirmed today as one of 33 Strategic... View Article

Two housing associations received C1 consumer upgrades in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing today. Livin Housing Limited and Community Gateway Association Limited were both upgraded from C2 to C1. RSH found that Livin, which is based... View Article

Phil Andrew, Group Chief Executive for Orbit commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded £350m as part of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and to be able to continue to work with Homes England in helping to tackle... View Article

Stonewater has secured its largest-ever funding allocation from Homes England, enabling the delivery of thousands of much-needed affordable homes around the country. The leading housing provider was awarded £350 million through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP), reinforcing its... View Article

The first phase of funding from the Government’s Social & Affordable Housing Programme has been announced, but with only a proportion allocated to be social rent, rather than 100% as the Prime Minister had pledged before he came into office.... View Article

Cheshire housing association Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) is celebrating almost half a million pounds in new funding to keep supporting local people through cost-of-living pressures, job hunting, and everyday life challenges. WVHT has secured £496,327 from the National Lottery... View Article

Women in Social Housing (WISH) has appointed Nicola Brown as Chair of the WISH Community Interest Company (CIC) Board, with Tanya Srikandan taking on the role of Vice Chair. Nicola steps into the role following the departure of outgoing Chair... View Article

A Platform Housing Group colleague responsible for helping secure more than 1000 future affordable homes across the Midlands has been shortlisted for a prestigious National Property Award. Matthew Carroll, Senior Land and Partnerships Manager, has been named as a finalist in... View Article

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law, come into force in October, introducing new responsibilities for landlords around tackling damp and mould in rented homes. The regulations are welcome and we fully... View Article

Leading housing provider Stonewater has used drones to survey nearly 1,000 residential blocks, using aerial technology to identify roof defects early and support a more proactive approach to maintaining customers’ homes. Completed in just four months, the programme covered 969... View Article

Work has begun on a housing scheme in Norwich that will deliver 127 new social homes – including specialist homes for people aged 55 and over. The major development – with an investment value of up to £40million – in... View Article

Platform Housing Group completed 250 new affordable homes across Lincolnshire during 2025/26 as part of its strongest delivery performance in more than five years. The homes formed part of a record year which saw Platform complete 1380 homes across England, helping the Group climb from... View Article

Thenue Housing Association receives tech upgrade benefitting more than 4,000 tenants and staff Exchange Communications, the UK’s leading supplier of smart telephony solutions, has upgraded the telecom solution in place across Thenue Housing Association’s facilities, improving the way their properties... View Article

Platform Housing Group has appointed experienced housing finance leader Amanda Holgate as its new Chief Financial Officer. Amanda will join Platform on Monday 28 September, bringing extensive executive leadership experience and a strong track record across social housing and other commercial sectors. She was most... View Article