As part of our work to support housing partnerships across the North and work closely with key government departments, we welcomed colleagues from the Social Housing Directorate at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to the North East for a tour of members’ sites. Emma Payne (Director, Social Housing) and Nick Burkitt […]
Two key consultations have opened following the Budget. At the Budget the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that social housing rents would be permitted to rise by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) +1% for five years from April 2026. This has been accompanied by a consultation into future rent policy, including looking at potentially extending […]
We are FRC Living and we’re experts in providing durable, compliant and fire-retardant furniture, white goods, and accessories for all types of social housing. Whether its hostels, resettlement properties, temporary accommodation, next steps housing, furnished tenancies, supported housing, market rented properties or key worker accommodation, we can help. Key services include: Contract furniture supply: We […]
Guest blog by NHC supporter member Locata Navigating the complexities of the housing sector—compliance with regulations, seamless application management, and smooth service delivery—can be a daunting task. Our suite of integrated solutions is designed to simplify these challenges, enabling housing authorities, providers, and local councils to operate more efficiently and deliver better services. Lettings: Streamline […]
In August 2022, specialist procurement consultancy Prosper launched the first-to-market decarbonisation retrofit and investment work framework. Fast forward two years and Prosper has now facilitated over 50 contracts with housing providers and local authorities across the UK, unlocking more than £200 million worth of construction opportunities. The Decarbonisation Retrofit Framework (including refurbishment works) is an […]
Escape of water damage is one of the most common types of domestic property damage claims, with insurers paying out almost £2million for it every day*. These claims are one of the biggest concerns for insurers as well as causing considerable upheaval, inconvenience, and financial and emotional distress to your tenants when their personal property is […]
The digital switchover has already begun, but what does it mean for social landlords and supported living providers? As a social housing provider, you’re likely aware of the critical shift from analogue to digital (A2D) telecare. This change offers unparalleled advantages but requires thoughtful planning to ensure smooth, beneficial implementation. Here are some ways Taking […]
Guest blog by NHC supporter member Campbell Tickell The election of a new government has put housebuilding front and centre of economic growth with the ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament and the promise of a long-term housing strategy to be published next Spring. We have seen many policy announcements already, […]
Government institutions provide critical services to citizens, including healthcare, public safety, transportation, and utilities and as such are prime targets for ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks can disrupt these services, causing delays, shutdowns, and potentially putting lives at risk. In some cases, ransomware attacks on government institutions may have broader national security implications. For example, if […]