Guest blog by NHC supporter member Locata Navigating the complexities of the housing sector—compliance with regulations, seamless application management, and smooth service delivery—can be a daunting task. Our suite of integrated solutions is designed to simplify these challenges, enabling housing authorities, providers, and local councils to operate more efficiently and deliver better services. Lettings: Streamline […]
In August 2022, specialist procurement consultancy Prosper launched the first-to-market decarbonisation retrofit and investment work framework. Fast forward two years and Prosper has now facilitated over 50 contracts with housing providers and local authorities across the UK, unlocking more than £200 million worth of construction opportunities. The Decarbonisation Retrofit Framework (including refurbishment works) is an […]
Escape of water damage is one of the most common types of domestic property damage claims, with insurers paying out almost £2million for it every day*. These claims are one of the biggest concerns for insurers as well as causing considerable upheaval, inconvenience, and financial and emotional distress to your tenants when their personal property is […]
The digital switchover has already begun, but what does it mean for social landlords and supported living providers? As a social housing provider, you’re likely aware of the critical shift from analogue to digital (A2D) telecare. This change offers unparalleled advantages but requires thoughtful planning to ensure smooth, beneficial implementation. Here are some ways Taking […]
Guest blog by NHC supporter member Campbell Tickell The election of a new government has put housebuilding front and centre of economic growth with the ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament and the promise of a long-term housing strategy to be published next Spring. We have seen many policy announcements already, […]
Government institutions provide critical services to citizens, including healthcare, public safety, transportation, and utilities and as such are prime targets for ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks can disrupt these services, causing delays, shutdowns, and potentially putting lives at risk. In some cases, ransomware attacks on government institutions may have broader national security implications. For example, if […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner MP has asked the NHC to share a letter outlining the key housing announcements in the budget. The letter covers: Affordable Homes Programme £500m top-up Rent settlement – proposal for 5-year CPI plus 1% settlement with a consultation which looks […]
Heartwarming Homes, a joint NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas project, has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the UK Housing Awards. Developed in partnership with residents and representatives from the housing sector Heartwarming Homes supports housing providers to engage and communicate with residents about energy efficiency improvements. It includes advice about how to make […]
Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic Place Partnerships (SPPs). the North East Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority entering new partnerships with Homes England. Strategic Place Partnerships are agreements between Mayoral Combined Authorities and Homes England to enable greater collaboration to deliver new housing and regeneration developments, in line […]
Over the weekend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced a package of housing related funding and policy changes. This included a £500m top-up to the affordable housing programme, consultation on a new rent settlement and changes to the Right to Buy scheme, reducing the discount and allowing councils to keep 100 per cent […]
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