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Funding Retrofit: the challenges of funding retrofit projects
14/06/24
In order to reach the goals set out in the #ParisAgreement, the existing UK housing stock must be decarbonised as emissions from residential properties account for about 1/5 of the UK’s annual emissions.
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The FCA introduces new anti-greenwashing measures
05/06/24
A new rule intended to prevent greenwashing has now come into force. The anti-greenwashing rule was announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last year and came into force on 31 May 2024.
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Key changes to the Design and Build Contracts 2024: what employers need to know
31/05/24
Joint Contracts Tribunal has released its new suite of Design and Build Contracts 2024. Employers and contractors will need to be aware of the changes and how they could impact future construction projects.
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Government proposes further information access regime for social housing providers
29/05/24
The Government has commenced a consultation on a further information publication and access regime for housing associations and other private registered providers of social housing. It is open until 15 July 2024.
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 receives Royal Assent
28/05/24
The Government has passed the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 as one of several Bills pushed through on Friday before Parliament shut down in advance of the election.
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Housing Case Law – May 2024
22/05/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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How will the new RICS Valuation Rotation Rules affect Registered Providers?
15/05/24
New rules came into force on 1 May 2024 affecting the way in which Registered Provider (RP) homes are valued.
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Key findings of the House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on The Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing sector
10/05/24
On 8 May 2024 the House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (the Committee) published a report entitled The Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing sector (the Report)
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Social Housing Finance Conference 2024: the key messages
09/05/24
We attended yesterday’s Social Housing Finance Conference 2024. For all those unable to attend, we have summarised in this insight some of the key points to be aware of.
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Regulator of Social Housing publishes new fee regime
08/05/24
The Regulator of Social Housing has now published the outcomes of the consultation on proposed changes to the way it charges fees to RPs and confirmed that the new fee regime will apply from 1 July 2024.
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Housing Case Law – April 2024
24/04/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Housing Case Law – March 2024
22/03/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.