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Manchester housing apprentices win awards
Apprentices helping to look after homes and public buildings across Manchester have been recognised for their work in an annual prize-giving ceremony organised by Manchester Working, a joint venture between national maintenance contractor Morrison Facilities Services and the city council.
Keyworth development gets three stars
A new housing development in Keyworth, Nottingham has achieved a 3-star rating in the Code for Sustainable Homes criteria.
Gateshead Housing Company launches green guide
The Gateshead Housing Company has produced a free 'green guide' for customers to help them save energy, water, and money.
One Vision Housing celebrate diversity
Tai Chi, Reiki treatments and belly dancing were some of the treats enjoyed by tenants during an Equality and Diversity Seminar organised by One Vision Housing this month.
Plumlife hosts ‘jargon-free’ event
Hundreds of aspiring homeowners dropped in on a ‘jargon-free’ first time buyers open day event last month hosted by Plumlife, part of Great Places Housing Group.
Venture Housing Association provides ‘poor’ service
The housing management services provided by Venture Housing Association are ‘poor’ according to an independent report by the Audit Commission.
Boris Johnson unveils £5bn London housing strategy
A £5 billion investment plan to support London's housing market over the next three years has been announced today by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
LTGDC gets new chair
Bob Lane has been appointed as the new chair of the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC).
David McLean Homes sold to Elan Homes
The joint administrators of the David McLean group have sold Deeside-based housebuilder David McLean Homes to Elan Homes.
Mortgage lending up by 7% during October
Mortgage lending rose by nearly 7 per cent during October but it remained well down on 12 months ago, figures showed today.
Shelter warns of one million homes 'shortfall'
The UK will face a shortfall of one million homes by 2020 because of the credit crunch, a housing charity has warned.
London housing associations pledge to tackle homelessness
A pledge to tackle homelessness in London is being launched today by the g15, a group of independent housing associations in London.
Government warned not to ignore older housing needs
Growing numbers of older people are being denied proper access to housing choice, the Retirement Homes Group has warned.
Plymouth council tenants say yes to transfer
Plymouth council tenants have voted to transfer ownership and management of their homes to Plymouth Community Homes.
Green light for Basildon housing estate regeneration
Plans to deliver the £200 million regeneration of Basildon's Craylands and Fryern estate has taken a major step forward with the signing of a Comprehensive Development Agreement.
Changing face of construction
As a well-established business Rochdalebased PLP Construction understands the importance of moving with the times, so much so that it was awarded the title of North West Contractor of the Year 2007 at the North West Regional Awards as an indication of its commitment to change
Talking to the tenants
Acis Group in Lincolnshire has been working hard to ensure its customers are at the heart of its operations. Now that hard work has been recognised
Star turn
It is fair to say that fledgling housing organisation Homes in Sedgemoor got off to a shaky start after scoring a disappointing “zero” star rating with “uncertain prospects for improvement” from its first indicative Audit Commission inspection. But with a new chief executive at the helm it is hoping to secure itself a sparkling future
Stark warnings for sector
This year has been an eventful one for the social housing sector and as the economic downturn takes hold there is no doubt that there are tough times ahead and there will be many challenges to face.
