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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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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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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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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.
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What does The Social Housing (Regulation) Act mean for Registered Providers?
26/07/23
On 20 July 2023 the Social Housing (Regulation) Act (the Act) received Royal Assent to become law in the UK. In this insight, we summarise the upcoming key changes and what they mean for RPs.
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Housing Case Law – June 2023
27/06/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Housing Case Law – June 2023
27/06/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Housing Case Law – May 2023
30/05/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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What does the Renter’s (Reform) Bill mean for Registered Providers?
23/05/23
The government has finally published its long-awaited and much promised Renter’s (Reform) Bill setting out its proposed changes to housing law in England. In this insight we summarises the main points as currently set out in the Bill.
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Social Housing Finance Conference 2023: the key messages
11/05/23
In this insight, we summarise the key takeaways from the Social Housing Finance conference 2023.