by admin | 19 Jan, 2024 | News
On 4 January the Regulator of Social Housing published an update to its Rent Standard to confirm details of the rent increase limit that will apply to council and housing association rent increases in 2024/25. The update, entitled “Limit on annual rent increases...
by admin | 19 Jan, 2024 | News
In the week before Christmas, DLUHC made several announcements on planning policy that are highlighted in a letter to Chief Planning Officers on 21 December. The National Planning Policy Framework has been revised to reflect the outcome of consultation on...
by admin | 19 Jan, 2024 | News
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in 2022 announced that £6 billion would be made available in 2026-28 to improve the energy efficiency of existing homes and progress the transition to sustainable energy. On 18 December some details were provided on how this...
by admin | 5 Jan, 2024 | News
Parliament will rise for its Christmas break on 19 December and return on 8 January. There are two housing bills currently under consideration. The Renters Reform Bill, which we have previously reported on in this bulletin, has been debated by MPs in committee and is...
by admin | 5 Jan, 2024 | News
In preparation for the General Election likely to be held in 2024 and the possibility of a change of government, ARCH has reviewed the latest policy statements of the four main parties in England to understand the likely implications for housing, and particularly for...
by admin | 5 Jan, 2024 | News
On 1 November, ARCH wrote jointly with the National Federation of ALMOs and Councils with ALMOs Group to the Building Safety Regulator to express concern about the Regulator’s draft complaints guidance. The main concern was that the guidance was likely to cause...
