Labour’s Housing Plans – action so far

Both Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook have recently summarised the action they have taken on housing since the election of a Labour government on 4 July.  Most of these have been previously reported in the Bulletin, but...

Renters’ Rights Bill published

The Government published its Renters’ Rights Bill on 10 September.  The Bill proposes major reform of the private rented sector, abolishing fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies, together with so-called ‘no-fault’ section...

Savills assesses the impact of a new rent settlement

Savills has published research assessing the impact of increasing rents for general needs social housing by CPI +1% for the next 10 years.  It concludes: “By the end of a 10-year rent settlement in 2036, general needs rents would still be at a greater discount...

Executive Board meeting 13 May 2024

Agenda     Apologies for absence Declarations of interest Minutes of the Executive’s meeting held on 25 March 2024  – for approval Matters arising Membership update (Housemark) – for information Financial update (Tim Clarke/Rob Anderson)...

Executive Board meeting 1 July 2024

Agenda     Apologies for absence Declarations of interest Minutes of the Executive’s meeting held on 13 May 2024  – for approval Matters arising Membership update (Housemark) – for information Financial update (Tim Clarke/Rob Anderson)...