1,000 social homes in Greater Manchester made energy efficient so far through new fund
A major milestone has been passed as energy saving home upgrades have now been made to over 1,000 social homes across Greater Manchester, helping...
Manchester Council to roll out nine new Landlord Licensing schemes
Manchester Council have announced that they are rolling out nine further areas of landlord licensing all across the city.
These schemes allow the council to...
Eyesore shops stood empty for 20 years transformed into affordable homes
Six derelict shops in Salford and Prestwich, some of which have stood empty for two decades, have been transformed into affordable homes.
The former commercial...
First Council-built homes for more than 7 years completed in north Manchester
The 40, 2-bed homes located across six sites across north Manchester will be managed by the Council’s housing management organisation, Northwards Housing....
Labour pledges a “housing revolution”
Labour’s manifesto will include new plans for the biggest council and social housing programme in decades to transform the lives of millions of people...
Councils are unlikely to cope with further increases in homelessness triggered by the economic...
Councils are unlikely to cope with further increases in homelessness triggered by the economic shockwaves of coronavirus says the Homelessness Charity Shelter
The government has...
Number in rent arrears could triple in next 12 months
There could be three times the current number of private tenants in rent arrears in England – affecting as many as 700,000 tenants and...
Salix Homes launches affordable home-ownership brand to deliver more housing in Salford
A Salford housing association has launched a new affordable home-ownership brand to support its bold ambitions to deliver more affordable homes to help tackle...
£15m low carbon investment in 300 homes in Newton Heath and Blackley
300 homes in Newton Heath and Blackley will receive a range of sustainability improvements to save 750 tonnes of carbon a year – while...
Gove’s cladding announcement leaves residents far short of where they need to be
The Fire Brigades Union has said that Michael Gove’s announcement on the building safety crisis still leaves residents “desperately short of where they...