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Heat Network Market Framework Regulations
Reminder: Consumer Protection Consultation open until 27th October!
RAAC in Social Housing – keeping residents safe
‘Ensuring the safety of tenants and residents should be the highest priority for every Social landlord’.* While the RSH considers Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is not widespread in social housing, landlords are expected to know where RAAC is present and its condition.
How well are you looking after your residents?
We explore the impact of the Government's latest consultation plans and look at what actions you might need to take.
Latest findings and analysis from the Regulator of Social Housing: increasing focus on stock condition
At the NHMF Conference in January, Emma Mahy, IoT Solutions Group CEO, co-hosted a session covering the benefits of monitoring and IoT to ensure landlords have up to date, accurate information on what their homes are like.
Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe takes on Executive Role to Champion Safer Homes
NHMF Vice Chair, Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe takes up executive position at the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group to lead the work of the group in the South West.
Building Safety – Registering high-rise residential buildings: Update May 2023
The latest Building Safety Q&A compiled by NHMF Best Practice Adviser, Andrew Burke
Building Safety Act 2022 – Implications for Maintenance Contracts
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”) became law on 28 April 2022. So what are the implications for maintenance contracts in relation to the “higher risk buildings” (“HRBs”) that it regulates? HRBs are defined in section 65 (in England, but not Wales) as buildings over 18m or of 7 storeys or more that contain two or more separate dwellings.
The New Building Safety Regime – paving the way
Following our recent NHMF Conference workshop exploring how asset managers can pave the way for the new building safety regime, the question of the affordability of the Building Safety Manager (BSM) role within the constraints of local authority pay scales was identified as a key area that the sector will need to consider going forward.
Building Safety Lessons from Early Adopters - Q&A Briefing
Brent O’Halloran (Clarion) and Neil Yeomans (Orbit), shared the lessons they have learnt as part of the Government’s Early Adopters scheme on Building Safety at an NHMF webinar.
Asbestos (September 2021 Update)
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities for managing any asbestos, including asbestos containing material (ACM), in their properties to protect anyone using or working in their premises from the risks to health that exposure to asbestos causes.
