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Blocks of flatsBlocks of flats
Homelessness
Supported housing
Briefing

The Renters' Rights Bill

On 11 September 2024, the government published the Renters Rights Bill. This Bill aims to make sure private renters have access to a secure and decent home, but it also has implications for social housing tenancies.

29 October 2024
A view of high rise blocks of flatsA view of high rise blocks of flats
Governance
Briefing

Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

The Law Commission has been asked by HM Treasury to review the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. The NHF will be responding to the consultation. Please review our briefing and send your feedback by Monday 18 November 2024.

23 October 2024
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Quality of homes
Briefing

Knowing our Homes – proposals on collecting resident information

Today we're publishing our findings on how social landlords are currently gathering and using data about the condition of their homes, and about their residents.

17 October 2024
View of three blocks of residential flats with trees in the foreground and blue sky behind themView of three blocks of residential flats with trees in the foreground and blue sky behind them
Building safety and asset management
Quality of homes
Briefing
Submission

Awaab's Law

We have submitted a full response to the government’s consultation on Awaab’s Law.

13 September 2024
H.M. TreasuryH.M. Treasury
Briefing
Submission

Autumn Budget and Spending Review submission 2024

Discover our recommendations, ahead of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, for ensuring housing associations increase affordable house building, increase investment in existing homes and support public services to rebuild.

12 September 2024
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Supported housing
Briefing

Our key asks for the Supported Housing Act post-election

Briefing on what we're asking the new government to include in their consultation on the Act.

02 July 2024
New homes being builtNew homes being built
Quality of homes
Briefing
Climate change

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation

This briefing summarises proposals set out in the government’s The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation

02 April 2024
Rows of housesRows of houses
Homelessness
Briefing

How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect housing associations?

The Renters (Reform) Bill gives new securities to private renters and aims to protect the rights of tenants, but will also affect the social housing sector. Find out how the Bill will impact housing associations.

22 February 2024
Worker in yellow hard hat on a construction siteWorker in yellow hard hat on a construction site
Supply of new homes
Briefing

Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development

The government is consulting on mechanisms by which local planning authorities (LPAs) are encouraged to give ‘significant weight to the benefits of delivering as many homes as possible’ when deciding applications on brownfield land. We are keen to hear from members about their views on these changes. 

21 February 2024
Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
Universal credit and welfare reform
Briefing
Toolkit
Cost of living

Why are we calling for change on the 53-week rent year?

Many of our members have raised concerns about the Universal Credit calculation for residents with weekly tenancies in years where there are 53 weeks. 

30 January 2024
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Latest technical review of Approved Document B – our response

We’ve responded to the government's consultation on proposed amendments to Approved Document B – the guidance on meeting the fire safety requirements set out in building regulations.

17 March 2023
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Alternative cost recovery for remediation works consultation – briefing for housing associations

The government is consulting on a new duty that will require landlords to take reasonable steps to ensure that all alternative avenues of cost recovery have been explored before passing remediation costs on to leaseholders.

14 March 2023
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Service charge transparency requirements – briefing for housing associations

The costs associated with new requirements for landlords under the Building Safety Act 2022 may be passed onto leaseholders through service charges. The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is consulting on proposals to ensure residents understand exactly what they are being charged for.

07 March 2023
New homes being builtNew homes being built
Supply of new homes
Briefing

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation – member briefing

The NHF will be submitting a sector response to the consultation. To help shape our response, we are seeking views from members in response to the questions and proposals outlined in this briefing.

26 January 2023
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Briefing
Response
Submission

Consultation on the impacts of joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse - our response

Read our submission response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' Consultation on the impacts of joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse.

13 May 2022
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Briefing
Climate change
Smaller housing associations

Smaller housing associations and the road to zero carbon (briefing)

This briefing explores the policy context and challenges raised by our smaller members and outlines the support the we can provide on the road to zero carbon.

25 March 2022
Blocks of flatsBlocks of flats
Regeneration
Resources
Briefing

Levelling Up White Paper - briefing for housing associations

The government has published their much-anticipated Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a large programme of work which aims to tackle geographical disparities across England.

09 February 2022
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Building safety and asset management
Resources
Briefing

Developing a Building Safety Case briefing

Our briefing helps members to begin putting together their Building Safety Cases, and prepare for the new building safety regulations.

21 December 2021
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Briefing
Climate change

Heat and buildings strategy - briefing for housing associations

The Heat and buildings strategy sets out how the government plans to eliminate ‘virtually all emissions arising from heating, cooling and energy use in our buildings’.

16 November 2021
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Briefing
Climate change

COP26: a briefing for housing associations

Leading up to the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, the UK government has introduced several consequential measures and revised targets that impact housing associations.

10 September 2021
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Health
Briefing

Creating partnerships with health and social care for better commissioning

Our briefing outlines the importance of partnerships, and ways housing associations can demonstrate their value and forge partnerships with the NHS in their local area.

17 August 2021
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Building Safety Bill: member briefing

This Bill will introduce significant changes to building safety regulation. This briefing summarises the key points for housing associations.

12 August 2021
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Briefing
Climate change

Defining net zero for social housing: discussion paper

Read our discussion paper on defining net zero for housing associations and review questions for NHF members to help our decarbonisation work.

28 July 2021
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Building safety and asset management
Shared ownership
Briefing

Remedial works, shared owners and sub-letting – taking a sector-wide approach

Read our briefing for housing associations on how the sector could provide greater consistency for shared owners who need to sub-let their homes in buildings awaiting remedial works or EWS1 forms.

01 July 2021
Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
Together with tenants
Briefing

Social Housing White Paper – member briefing and actions for housing associations

Our updated briefing outlines what steps members can take alongside each measure of the Social Housing White Paper.

17 June 2021
Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
Building safety and asset management
Regeneration
Regulation
Supply of new homes
Briefing

Queen's Speech 2021 - briefing for housing associations

The Queen’s Speech set out the government’s priorities and legislative agenda for the coming year.

20 May 2021
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Shared ownership
Supply of new homes
Affordable home ownership
Briefing

New model for shared ownership and First Homes - briefing for housing associations

Our briefing for NHF members on the recent government responses to consultations on new model for shared ownership and First Homes.

08 April 2021
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Homelessness
Supply of new homes
Supported housing
Universal credit and welfare reform
Briefing
Domestic abuse
Climate change

Budget 2021: briefing for housing associations

Further detail on each of the key announcements from the Chancellor's Budget 2021, focused on our original calls: to build back safer, better, and stronger. 

10 March 2021
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Supply of new homes
Briefing
Report

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2020/21?

This briefing details the number of homes housing associations developed in the first quarter of 2020/21, plus numbers delivered in the twelve months to June 2020.

17 February 2021
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Briefing
Coronavirus

The winter national lockdown – key points for housing associations

What the lockdown means for housing associations and supported housing.

15 February 2021
Looking up at two blocks of flatsLooking up at two blocks of flats
Building safety and asset management
Briefing

RICS consultation on EWS1 forms

Member briefing on the proposed guidance from RICS on the future application of the External Wall System (EWS1) form.

15 January 2021
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Briefing
Coronavirus

Coronavirus tier system

As England returns to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions, we've set our what it means for housing associations in all four tiers.

21 December 2020
A row of new terraced housesA row of new terraced houses
Supply of new homes
Briefing

How many homes did housing associations build in 2019/20?

This briefing details the number of homes housing associations developed in 2019/20.

04 December 2020
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Supply of new homes
Briefing

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter three 2019/20?

This briefing details the number of homes housing associations developed in the third quarter of 2019/20.

04 December 2020
Person washing handsPerson washing hands
Briefing
Coronavirus

Our response to coronavirus and current priorities

Housing associations are working closely with residents, local government, the NHS and others to respond to the coronavirus crisis.

02 December 2020
Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
Building safety and asset management
Homelessness
Supply of new homes
Universal credit and welfare reform
Briefing
Climate change

Spending Review 2020 - Briefing for housing associations

Our briefing provides an overview of the government's spending plans relevant to housing associations.

02 December 2020
Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
Together with tenants
Briefing

Social Housing White Paper – member briefing

A summary of the key measures in the Social Housing White Paper, setting out the NHF’s view, detailing the measures in each chapter and our responses to these, and outlining next steps.

30 November 2020
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Brexit
Universal credit and welfare reform
Briefing

Supporting residents and employees to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme – briefing

This briefing sets out changes affecting EU citizens living in the UK and how to support staff and residents to apply to the EUSS.

20 October 2020
Rough sleepingRough sleeping
Homelessness
Briefing

Helping people with No Recourse to Public Funds avoid homelessness: what housing associations can do

We've produced a briefing which provides examples of what housing associations can do to help people with No Recourse to Public Funds from returning to rough sleeping.

27 August 2020
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Briefing
Coronavirus

How housing associations are supporting tenancy sustainment and income collection through the coronavirus crisis

How housing associations are supporting tenancy sustainment and income collection through the coronavirus crisis.

26 August 2020
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Finance
Briefing
Coronavirus

Briefing on the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on supported housing providers

This briefing summarises the key findings from our survey about the potential implications for the supported housing sector from coronavirus.

26 August 2020
Fire alarm on wallFire alarm on wall
Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Fire safety consultation

This briefing summarises proposals set out in the government’s fire safety consultation, published on 20 July 2020.

26 August 2020
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Supply of new homes
Briefing

Planning for the Future white paper briefing

We’re seeking member views on the planning reforms proposed in the government’s new white paper and accompanying short-term consultation.

14 August 2020
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Homelessness
Briefing

Briefing on new £266m fund for housing rough sleepers

See more on the government's Next Steps Accommodation Programme.

24 July 2020
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Briefing
Coronavirus

Housing issues during lockdown: health, space and overcrowding

A briefing on research supporting the Homes at the Heart campaign.

01 July 2020
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Briefing
Coronavirus
Climate change

Coronavirus: our plan for housing's role in social and economic recovery

Housing associations have played a central part in the country’s coronavirus response and now social housing must be at the heart of the national recovery.

04 June 2020
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Briefing
Coronavirus

How housing associations are using voids during the coronavirus crisis

New briefing shares examples of housing associations providing homes for those who need to move urgently.

01 May 2020
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Supported housing
Briefing
Coronavirus

Supported housing response to coronavirus: briefing and case studies

This briefing is to help supported housing providers who are on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.

09 April 2020
H.M. TreasuryH.M. Treasury
Finance
Briefing

Spring Budget 2020 – NHF briefing

New briefing summarising the key housing announcements by the government.

26 March 2020
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Briefing on the review of the ban on the use of combustible materials

The government is consulting on proposals to change the requirements of building regulations relating to the use of combustible materials.

26 February 2020
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Building safety and asset management
Governance
Briefing

Building safety for board members - what you need to know

This update for housing association board members gives an overview of the key building safety issues facing the sector.

25 February 2020
New homes being builtNew homes being built
Briefing

First Homes consultation briefing

This briefing summarises the government’s new First Homes policy, and outlines how you can share your views. 

13 February 2020
Blocks of flatsBlocks of flats
Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Risk prioritisation in existing buildings – a call for evidence

We want to hear your views on the government's call for evidence on risk-based prioritisation of existing buildings. 

06 February 2020
Older people catching upOlder people catching up
Universal credit and welfare reform
Briefing

Definition for specified accommodation

Briefing to explain the definition of specified accommodation and new regulations

28 January 2020
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Supply of new homes
Briefing

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter two 2019/20?

Survey results show the number of homes built by housing associations in quarter two 2019/20.

15 January 2020
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Briefing

The Lobbying Act

Our briefing provides advice on the restrictions on campaigning and lobbying in relation to national elections.

13 January 2020
fire exit signfire exit sign
Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry Phase 1 Report

Our member briefing explains what the findings of the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry Phase 1 Report could mean for housing associations.

13 January 2020
Block of flats being builtBlock of flats being built
Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Building a Safer Future – implications for development teams

Our briefing will help housing association development teams to understand the implications of the government’s proposed new building safety regime.

13 January 2020
People moving into their new homePeople moving into their new home
Finance
Briefing

Rent Standard 2020

Stay up to date with the changes to the Rent Standard, allowing for rent increases up to CPI+1% each year. 

10 January 2020
Big Benbig ben government home
Briefing

Swing voters and housing policy

Survey shows housing is a top issue for swing voters, second only to health.

06 December 2019
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Building safety and asset management
Briefing

Hackitt Review briefing

The key findings of the review of building regulation and fire safety.

11 November 2019
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Supply of new homes
Briefing
Smaller housing associations

Development guide for smaller housing associations

Specifically tailored for smaller housing associations, this guide to development describes each stage of the process and outlinea useful project management techniques.

06 November 2019
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Together with tenants
Briefing

Together with Tenants - updates and reflections

29 October 2019
construction siteconstruction site
Supply of new homes
Briefing

How many homes did housing associations build in quarter one 2019/20?

Briefing details the number of homes housing associations developed in the first quarter of 2019/20.

01 October 2019
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Brexit
Briefing

Preparing for Brexit - briefing for members

This briefing sets out the key challenges Brexit may bring for housing associations and how the sector can prepare.

18 September 2019
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Briefing

Poverty and housing in the private rented sector

Research by the National Housing Federation has revealed that there are now an estimated 1.3 million children living in poverty in privately rented homes in England, an increase of 537,325 children (69%) since 2008.

31 January 2019
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