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Housing Case Law – October 2023
01/11/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023: a reminder of what this means for planning and housing
27/10/23
On 26 October 2023 the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 (LURA 2023) received Royal Assent. In our latest insight our experts outline the changes LURA will have specifically on planning and housing.
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Updates to the Shared Ownership Model Lease rent reform: What do RPs need to know?
25/10/23
On the 12 October 2023, Homes England updated the shared ownership model leases, making a shift on the rent calculation from previous reviews based on Retail Price Index (RPI) to Consumer Price Index (CPI) .
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Energy Efficiency Update: EPC Targets Scrapped but new targets for RPs expected
04/10/23
The government has scrapped the requirement for all new private rental properties to have an EPC rating of C, but the government is still committed to launching a consultation on MEES in the social housing sector in early 2024.
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Housing Case Law – September 2023
27/09/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Gas safety testing: Key updates RPs need to consider
27/09/23
In the recent Insight Report 15 the Housing Ombudsman Service has highlighted two conclusions relating to social landlords’ handling of gas safety testing. In this insight we outline the key themes and learnings from the insights shared by HOS.
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The latest on RAAC and what it means for RPs and local authorities
08/09/23
RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) has caused significant disruption to the start of the new school year with over 100 schools having to shut this week. RAAC now poses a similar threat to Registered Providers and local authorities.
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Unsafe cladding and design defects: ‘replace now, claim later’
08/09/23
In a ground-breaking development, the Court of Appeal has delivered a game-changing policy directive with far-reaching implications for the construction industry.
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Housing Case Law – July and August 2023
22/08/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Updates to Key Information Documents – Shared Ownership
11/08/23
For both sets of model leases there are Key Information Documents (KIDs) for shared owners that landlords are required to provide to purchasers. This insight discusses the background of KIDs and who should provide them.
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The Building Safety Act 2022: Impact on Social Housing providers
11/08/23
The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a significant milestone in the UK’s commitment to enhance building safety standards, particularly in the aftermath of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
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Capital Funding Guide: Consent now required for transfer of grant liabilities
03/08/23
Changes to Chapter 7 of the Capital Funding Guide mean prior consent from Homes England is now required for the transfer of grant between Registered Providers. In this insight we summarise the changes and outline the new process.