Rural Affordable Housing
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
19 May 2023
Taskforce to transform older people’s housing underway
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off last week as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London The Department for Levelling Up, Housing...
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19 May 2023
Homes England launches it next 5-year Strategic Plan
The Government’s housing and regeneration agency unveiled its next five-year Strategic Plan on the 16th of May, setting out how it will support communities and families by enabling the delivery...
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09 May 2023
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Politics Home detail how reports that Help to Buy could be revived by government to enable more first time buyers have been met with concern by MPs and experts that...
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09 May 2023
Deposit-free mortgages aimed at renters launched
A deposit-free mortgage specifically aimed at people currently renting has been launched by a UK building society While a handful of other no-deposit deals are available, they all need the...
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09 May 2023
Eden Housing Association’s Regulator awards the landlord the highest rating for Governance!
The Board of Eden Housing Association (EHA) is pleased to announce that following an In-Depth Assessment (IDA) from the Regulator of Social Housing it has received their highest rating for...
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26 Apr 2023
Shocking report reveal a growing, invisible homelessness crisis on our countryside
A shocking new report has uncovered a devastating, yet hidden, wave of homelessness sweeping through our rural areas. This alarming surge in countryside rough sleeping, intensified by the cost-of-living crisis, is tearing...
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26 Apr 2023
‘New Life brought to an Old Industrial Site’ Peak District National Park Affordable Housing Scheme Wins National Award
A newly-completed housing scheme, providing affordable rental homes in the heart of the Peak District National Park, has won national recognition for its contribution to local housing needs and land...
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26 Apr 2023
Care home’s ‘extra’ resident is clue to Tony’s aquatic past
The life-size replica of Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid next to care home resident Tony Milton gives a strong hint to his earlier sporting endeavours in the Olympic swimming pool. Tony, aged...
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24 Apr 2023
Minister for Homelessness meeting
Last week, the Rural Services Network was delighted to be invited to a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Felicity Buchan MP following the release of...
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17 Apr 2023
Government consults on new rules to protect local people and support tourism
The Government last week opened a consultation on holiday lets and new rules to give communities greater control over short term lets in tourist hot spots. The consultation published on...
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