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Rural villages becoming 'rich ghettos' Rural villages becoming ‘rich ghettos’

The lack of new-build and affordable housing in the British countryside has transformed villages into “rich ghettos”, a leading academic wa...

Government confirms debt payments for Housing Revenue Account buyouts Government confirms final debt payments for Housing Revenue Account buyouts

The Government has finalised the level of debt local authorities will have to pay to take control of their council housing rents, with the amounts lower th...

Energy secretary Chris Huhne resigns after prosecution in speeding case Energy secretary Chris Huhne resigns after prosecution in speeding case

Chris Huhne has resigned as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change after being charged with perverting the course of justice over claims his ex...

Housing chiefs slam MPs for overturning Welfare Reform changes Housing chiefs slam MPs for overturning Welfare Reform changes

Housing chiefs have spoken out against the overturn of the Lords amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill and vow to keep fighting against ‘unjust’ me...

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Right to Buy and the '12,700 lost council homes' Right to Buy and the '12,700 lost council homes'

Nearly 13,000 homes sold under the Right to Buy (RTB) up to 2015 will not be replaced, according to construction union Ucatt who says it has "exposed fl...


Solar firm in talks to resuce 30,000 stalled roof projects Solar firm in talks to rescue 30,000 stalled roof projects

A renewable energy firm is in talks with a number of social landlords to resurrect shelved solar schemes as part of the Government's planned cuts to th...


Blurring the boundaries: The future of housing Blurring the boundaries: The future of housing

Things were once so clear. Social landlords charged low rents and offered security of tenure. Private landlords charged high rents and offered six-month ...


Number of new construction jobs 'to halve' due to economic downturn Affordable Rent: Adactus claims HCA's first 'early start' cash


Developer to deliver 1,000 affordable homes in the East Developer to deliver 1,000 affordable homes in the East


Council to shut hostels as it signals shift in focus to help homeless Council to shut hostels after homelessness review


Government benefit cap 'based on myths' - CPAG Government benefit cap 'based on myths'


Top DCLG director admits Government housebuilding targets are 'under threat' Kier chosen for 700-home regeneration project


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Carpet Recycling UK core funding members Carpet Recycling UK reports high-flying achievements

Waste carpet is emerging as a serious raw material resource according to latest figures from Carpet Recycling UK that show 66,000 tonnes were diverted f...


The Huttlestone's with Bernie Bush, Riversmead's Community Alarms Officer Peace of mind for couple, as Riversmead install 1000th community alarm

Mr Maurice and Mrs Pam Huttlestone of Hertford have become the 1000th customers to have a community alarm installed by Riversmead Housing Association. ...


Longhurst Group Shining Star Award for local campaigner

A woman who successfully campaigned to save her local bus service has received a Shining Star Award by affordable housing provider, Longhurst & Ha...


Fire Damage Awareness Day, National Flood School National Flood School Course Gives Real-Life Experience For Fire Damage Training


Larkfleet Homes Sweetheart Deals On new Homes At Donington Until 14 February - Then Governement Schemes End


Capita Conferences Capita announces details of its Community Budgets Conference


Contour Homes Hollinwood residents invited to Valentine’s celebration


Harbury handshake “Better quality of life” offer for older villagers


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Welfare reform: Housing association reveals direct payment pilot plans Welfare reform: Housing association reveals direct payment pilot plans

Welfare reform: Housing association reveals direct payment plans

Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) and Wakefield Council have been chosen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to pilot the payment of housing be...

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Calls to extend the Right to Buy to all housing association tenants have been greeted with a mixed response. Housing association Home Group, which own...


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