POLICY

BME National, which represents black and minority ethnic housing providers, says the report fails to address issues around race and inequality.

An evaluation of by research group IFF found some registered providers feel the Regulator of Social Housing’s assessment process could be improved.

Revealing his manifesto, the London Mayor spoke of the importance of building more affordable homes, especially in light of COVID-19.

The Regulator of Social Housing voluntarily released the data for the first time as part of its annual equality information report.

After meeting just 10% of its 600,000-home target, the Green Homes Grant scheme will be terminated on Wednesday this week.

The shadow Housing secretary used her National Housing Summit address to expose the perceived failures of government housing policy during the pandemic.

The extension to six-month notice periods for evictions and rules preventing bailiffs from entering homes were due to end this month.

The Housing Ombudsman’s new framework aims to create shared learning that will promote good practice and support a positive complaint-handing culture.

The Housing secretary said he wants to see all social landlords ensure that the principles form the foundations of their relationships with residents.

The NIFHA Spring Conference brought together social housing professionals from across Northern Ireland to discuss the key issues facing the sector.