NHMF best practice articles
Eco Homes for a sustainable environment
Housing Associations are major players in the house building game. For many years, they have been the only developers of social housing. And property development eats up a huge share of government funding
Alison Mathias
NHMF Bulletin 2005 - See all articles from 2005
Energy performance of buildings directive
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was published on 4 January 2003 and requires Member States to transpose (i.e. incorporate) its requirements into national law by 4 January 2006
Des Kelly
NHMF Bulletin 2005 - See all articles from 2005
Energy ratings required on every property
Under an EU Directive passed last year, energy certificates must be issued to the occupier of all properties sold or let. This may require an energy survey the next time any property becomes void before it can be relet. Pete Saunders of MVM explains...
Pete Saunders
NHMF Bulletin 2004 - See all articles from 2004
Eco Homes Update
EcoHomes XB... Is here! The launch is in early June.
Alison Mathias
NHMF Bulletin 2006 - See all articles from 2006
EPBD Latest
Update of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Des Kelly
NHMF Bulletin 2006 - See all articles from 2006
Ecohomes XB - improve the environmental performance of existing stock
In 2005 the Government published 'Securing the Future – the UK Government sustainable development strategy'. In June 2006, the government published 'Procuring the Future' incorporating a Sustainable Procurement National Action Plan.
Alison Mathias
NHMF Bulletin 2007 - See all articles from 2007
Energy Performance Certs
The process of producing certificates has significant implications for housing associations. Recognising this, the Housing Corporation, together with the Energy Saving Trust, funded the Certs for Success project, run by Places for People in conjunction wi
Alison Mathias
NHMF Bulletin 2007 - See all articles from 2007
Sustainable Maintenance social landlords responding to climate change
Sustainable Maintenance is one of the greatest challenges that faces housing association maintenance managers at present. It is no exaggeration to say that, in a number of important senses, our future is in your hands.
Alison Mathias
NHMF Bulletin 2008 - See all articles from 2008
Energy Performance Certificates
The European Directive on the Energy performance of Buildings is being brought into effect. As from 1 October 2008 an Energy Performance Certificate will have to be provided to potential tenants.
Des Kelly
NHMF Bulletin 2008 - See all articles from 2008
Energy efficiency – Wolverhampton Homes
Wolverhampton Homes in partnership with British Gas/Wolverhampton City Council is using grant funding to target delivery of their energy efficiency programme.
Shaun Aldis
NHMF Bulletin 2008 - See all articles from 2008