Tag: social housing

Threat of eviction could curb anti-social behaviour in social housing, says MP

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Social housing tenants who engage in anti-social behaviour (ASB) should face the threat of eviction, claims MP. Lee Anderson, Reform...

Call to build more rented homes as tenants struggle to pay rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Nearly two-thirds of workers living in private rented housing struggle to pay their rent, a poll by Shelter reveals. Only...

Angela Rayner launches £1 billion scheme to tackle evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th December 2024, 2 years ago | 65

Angela Rayner has announced a £1 billion plan to prevent evictions and tackle homelessness. In the largest-ever investment in homelessness...

Housing Ombudsman urges action after failures in rat infestation and damp and mould cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman is urging the social housing sector to prepare for Awaab’s law after one housing association left a...

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and...

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of...

Scottish Government urged to act over housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Scotland’s housing crisis is reaching a critical point, and the upcoming Scottish Budget must address the issue with immediate and...

Most social housing tenants are happy – but there’s room for improvement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The first survey of social housing tenants has found that while many of them are happy with their homes, there’s...

Major landlord to bail out of the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

A major landlord has unveiled plans to sell its private rented sector (PRS) business portfolio of 3,147 homes across 53...

Angela Rayner proposes stricter Right-to-Buy reforms despite personal profit from the scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Angela Rayner has proposed tougher new rules for the Right-to-Buy scheme, despite having profited from it herself. The Deputy Prime...

Ombudsman urges social landlords to prioritise complaint handling

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest complaint handling report, highlighting the need for social housing landlords to prioritise a...

Council defies Ombudsman by refusing to pay over housing issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A council has sparked outrage after refusing to comply with a Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s order to pay...

Housing Ombudsman reports spike in social housing complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has slammed social housing providers for failing to meet legal requirements and safety hazards. In a new...

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator...

Council apologises to tenants after receiving lowest rating from housing regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

A London council has issued an apology to its tenants after receiving the lowest possible rating from the Regulator of...

London councils face £4 million cost for temporary accommodation amid homelessness crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

London councils are spending £4 million EVERY DAY on housing people in temporary accommodation. A report by the London Councils...

Polly Neate steps down as chief executive of Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 49

Polly Neate has announced her decision to step down as chief executive of housing charity Shelter after more than seven...

Council’s fire safety failures lead to regulatory action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published a set of regulatory judgements which includes a serious finding against Harlow...

Campaign demands one million social homes as people struggle with damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Crisis and Lloyds Bank are calling for one million social homes over the next decade to end homelessness. The charity...

Council calls for ban on no-fault evictions amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 25

A council warns more people could be pushed into temporary accommodation without urgent action from the government. Colchester City Council...

Local Authorities Buying Tenanted Rental Properties from Private Landlords: A Growing Trend in the UK

Author: Mark Alexander

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 19

As more private landlords decide to exit the rental market, local authorities across the UK are stepping in with initiatives...