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The latest edition of HQM is out now – & it's bursting with quality features, opinion & more! But don't rely on the hyperbolic meanderings of your humble social media manager, read it for yourself now!
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UK housing sector reacts to today's budget
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Budget 2025: Housing sector reacts - HQN
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her budget. Here the housing sector reacts:
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/budget-2025-housing-sector-reacts/
3 days ago
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In the latest HQN podcast, journalist Danielle Aumord looks into claims of 'gatekeeping' in social housing – where council housing departments employ practices that unfairly restrict access to housing and homelessness services
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'Gatekeeping' in social housing
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15d0tHxElokkcJc8RtSBC1?si=987e13d199e1490c
3 days ago
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We're thrilled to welcome Waverley Borough Council to our Housing Management Network. Thank you for joining – we're looking forward to working with you!
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3 days ago
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In this article for HQN Ian Allan, Head of Market Strategy at Switch2 Energy Limited Energy, argues that cutting insulation funding would be the wrong move for residents – we need to think long term
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Opinion: Cutting insulation funding would be the wrong move for residents – we need to think long term - HQN
But it’s important to look at how those savings are achieved. Recent reports have suggested that the chancellor is considering cuts to the Energy Company
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion-cutting-insulation-funding-would-be-the-wrong-move-for-residents-we-need-to-think-long-term/?swcfpc=1
3 days ago
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In our latest podcast Jon Land talks to Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway about the early weeks of Awaab’s Law & its potential long-term impact, the ombudsman's role in its enforcement & concerns over the conduct of some 'no win, no fee' claims mgmt firms
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Richard Blakeway interview - Awaab's Law
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vpD0JVxhAxWPd6hiKqhu7?si=d9287d168af04b6b
4 days ago
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The Chartered Institute of Housing has conducted the UK’s first-ever survey focused entirely on housing professionals under the age of 35 – and will be revealing the results at a special webinar on 9 December. Click here to find out more
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A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results
Housing is evolving— and those who will lead the sector in the future are here. Do we understand their thoughts, hopes, and experiences?
https://www.cih.org/events/a-sector-in-transformation-cih-futures-survey-results/
4 days ago
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Over £5bn yearly boost to economy if social rent homes target hit, research
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Over £5bn yearly boost to economy if social rent homes target hit, research - HQN
More than £5 billion could be added to the economy each year if the government meets its target of building 180,000 social rent homes over the next 10 years,
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/over-5bn-to-boost-economy-if-social-rent-homes-target-hit-research/?swcfpc=1
4 days ago
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RSH and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together
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RSH and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together - HQN
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and the Charity Commission have published a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), setting out how the two organisations
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-and-charity-commission-set-out-how-they-will-continue-to-work-together/
16 days ago
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In this article, HQN CEO Alistair McIntosh looks into the government-ordered tenant satisfaction surveys and asks if we couldn't do things better
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Opinion: Ernie rides again - HQN
We’ve just seen the second year of satisfaction results. They are a great tool for RSH inspectors. The teams can go in and grill landlords by asking questions
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion-ernie-rides-again/
16 days ago
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RSH: Social landlords must continually improve their governance and risk management
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RSH: Social landlords must continually improve their governance and risk management - HQN
Social landlords must continually improve their governance and risk management if they are to stay resilient, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has warned
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-social-landlords-must-continually-improve-their-governance-and-risk-management/?swcfpc=1
23 days ago
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In the latest HQN podcast journalist Danielle Aumord visits a supported housing project and a charity for females exiting the criminal justice system to find out what the housing options are for women leaving prison
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Housing options for women leaving prison
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tgSSKbf4hl2Bm47lWgTvs?si=ETIIY2vlQriDcxfr4TkM3g
24 days ago
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In this exclusive article for HQN, Keith Cooper argues that the housing secretary should fix Homes England to fix the housing crisis
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Opinion: The housing secretary should fix Homes England to fix the housing crisis - HQN
Homes England stands out among the dozen or so agencies and public bodies under the wing of the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, over
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion-the-housing-secretary-should-fix-homes-england-to-fix-the-housing-crisis/?swcfpc=1
25 days ago
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RSH publishes tenant satisfaction analysis
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RSH publishes tenant satisfaction analysis - HQN
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published its analysis of large social landlords’ Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) results.
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-publishes-tenant-satisfaction-analysis/?swcfpc=1
25 days ago
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The latest edition of HQM is out now! This feature from Neil Merrick look at the future of the private rented sector – from renters’ rights to decent homes
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25 days ago
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The latest edition of HQM is out now! And in this feature Matt Pritchard makes the case for nature-centric housing
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25 days ago
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Hannah Fearn
26 days ago
There might be a sudden boost to funding for new housing, but if people working with social tenants think their job is about to get easier they aren't paying attention. You can read my latest on modern poverty for
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Rob Gershon
26 days ago
So important to tie all these issues together, and very neatly and carefully done by
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. Some of these things have felt inevitable since the coalition's swingeing welfare cuts after 2010, and the solutions now require a real policy shift.
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The latest edition of HQM is out now! Read Hannah Fearn last word column in which she outlines why living through scarcity opens the door to bad actors
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26 days ago
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The latest edition of HQM is out now! And in its pages Keith Cooper investigates whether Homes England is up to the job of delivering the 1.5 million homes the government has promised
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26 days ago
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A week in climate change - Halloween Special
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A week in climate change, 31 October - HQN
Happy Halloween! A day, perhaps, for reinvention in the bogeyman community? ‘Bogeymen’ that exist in the frenetic ‘minds’ of the far right, that is.
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/a-week-in-climate-change-31-october/?swcfpc=1
29 days ago
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The latest edition of HQM is now out! And in its pages Neil Merrick continues our Housing in Practice series & reports on a housing association that’s encouraging students to live alongside older residents & help reduce loneliness or isolation
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29 days ago
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The new edition of HQM is out now - & in this article you can read Mel Nowicki & Katherine Brickell's feature on the hidden homelessness scandal of allocation policies
hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/allocation-p...
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29 days ago
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First Things First is back - just in time for Halloween. Find out what alistair mcintosh has to say at this terrifying time
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First Things First episode 99
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29 days ago
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Housing association Stonewater marks 8000th new home milestone
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Housing association marks 8000th new home milestone - HQN
Councillor Fran Smith, Associate Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Housing at Somerset Council, said: “These new homes are a fantastic addition to the
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/housing-association-marks-8000th-new-home-milestone/?swcfpc=1
30 days ago
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As the RSH motors past the halfway mark on inspections, have we now reached a tipping point? alistair mcintosh takes a good look at the latest round of inspection reports
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The tipping point: RSH inspection reports 29 October 2025 - HQN
As the RSH motors past the halfway mark on inspections, have we now reached a tipping point? Three ALMOs got top marks in one day! Well done to everyone who
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/the-tipping-point-rsh-inspection-reports-29-october-2025/?swcfpc=1
30 days ago
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Social landlord L&Q commits multi-million-pound funding to boost customer services
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Social landlord commits multi-million-pound funding to boost customer services - HQN
Matt Foreman, Executive Group Director of Customer Services at L&Q, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new roles, which will help us to be more
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/social-landlord-commits-multi-million-pound-funding-to-boost-customer-services/?swcfpc=1
30 days ago
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The new edition of HQM is out now - & you don't even have to go to the shops for it! In this feature Danielle Aumord investigates the often confusing world of tenancy succession rights
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30 days ago
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The latest issue of our magazine, HQM, is out! And it's got lots of stuff in it, including the views of CEO alistair mcintosh, which you can read here
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30 days ago
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The latest edition of HQM is out now! And you can read CEO of Soha Housing Kate Wareing's Life in 15 Questions here:
hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/a-life-in-15...
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The latest edition of HQM is out – & this edition's big interview is with Amanda Newton, CEO of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. Read it here now
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A week in climate change, featuring: should environmental crime be treated more like murder?; peril for South Korean fishermen; mosquitoes in Iceland; CCC starts drought inquiry; & Trump bakes Alaska
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Our Residents' Network conference is only 2 weeks away, & one of our hosts will be
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Our Residents' Network conference is only 2 weeks away, & one of our hosts will be Janes Eyles, HQN associate. Find out more & book your place below
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We're thrilled to welcome New Forest District Council to our Leasehold Management Network. Thank you for joining – we're looking forward to working with you!
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The latest edition of HQM is out now – & it's bursting with quality features, opinion & more! But don't rely on the hyperbolic meanderings of your humble social media manager, read it for yourself now!
hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk
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about 1 month ago
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Our Residents' Network conference is only 2 weeks away, & one of our guest speakers, Joseph De-Ville, will be focusing on the creation of a new national tenant voice. Find out more & book your place below
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Our Residents' Network conference is only 2 weeks away, & one of our guest speakers, Tenant Voice Advocate Emma Nichols, will be expanding on creating a national tenant voice for Wales. Find out more & book your place below
hqnetwork.co.uk/events/the-r...
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We're thrilled to welcome Red Kite Community Housing to our Housing Management Network. Thank you for joining – we're looking forward to working with you!
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A week in climate change, featuring 'wood burial' as the latest scheme to limit emissions; CCC writes to government; greenhouse gases hit record highs; and Trump not happy at plans to clean up international shipping
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A week in climate change, 17 October - HQN
Meanwhile, the generally ignored Climate Change Committee (CCC) has written a letter to the government, telling it to jolly well prepare for some pretty spicy
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/a-week-in-climate-change-17-october/
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The RSH is just about halfway through all of their inspections. What can we glean from this week’s batch of results? In this article, HQN CEO Alistair McIntosh has a close look at the scores and offers some commentary
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Opinion: Woah, we’re halfway there – notes on this week’s inspection reports - HQN
Here are some brief highlights of this week’s inspection reports.
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion-woah-were-halfway-there-notes-on-this-weeks-inspection-reports/?swcfpc=1
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£1bn in social value generated as social landlord Clarion publishes report
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£1bn in social value generated as social landlord publishes report - HQN
A social landlord has generated more than £1 billion in social value, its latest report has revealed.
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/1bn-in-social-value-generated-as-social-landlord-publishes-report/?swcfpc=1
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In our latest podcast Jon Land is joined by Jo Grimshaw, Head of AntiSocial Behaviour, Youth Engagement, Partnerships & Tactical Lead for Serious Violence at Surrey Police, to talk effective partnership working on ASB & the role of social housing providers
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Tackling ASB - the police view on partnership working with social landlords
https://open.spotify.com/episode/62yD9WgYfgb0MHfzEwSRYs?si=e4c7e82adf924108
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Social landlord Wheatley helps tenants claw back £20m in benefits
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Social landlord helps tenants claw back £20m in benefits - HQN
Social landlord Wheatley helped its tenants claw back £20 million in benefits last year – and is urging those who need help to get in touch.
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/social-landlord-helps-tenants-claw-back-20m-in-benefits/?swcfpc=1
about 1 month ago
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Government warns pensioners as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150%
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Government warns pensioners as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150% - HQN
The government is warning pensioners to be on the lookout for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams, following a surge in activity from opportunistic
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/government-warns-pensioners-as-winter-fuel-payment-scams-surge-by-over-150/
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A week in climate change – September was very warm, Reform trying to get yet another council to rescind net zero target, and its bad news for seals and birds
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A week in climate change, 10 October - HQN
Where was I? Oh yeah. The Ticeman (there really should be a dire pop outfit called ‘N-Tice’, shouldn’t there? Or is there already?) has long made his feelings
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/a-week-in-climate-change-10-october/?swcfpc=1
about 2 months ago
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London’s homelessness costs soar to £5.5 million a day
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London’s homelessness costs soar to £5.5 million a day - HQN
London’s boroughs are spending £5.5 million a day coping with the capital’s homelessness crisis, with the bulk of the cost going on providing temporary
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/londons-homelessness-costs-soar-to-5-5-million-a-day/?swcfpc=1
about 2 months ago
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Social landlord secures £1 million funding for sustainability push
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Social landlord secures £1 million funding for sustainability push - HQN
Social landlord Soho Housing Association has announced its plans to deploy £1 million in government funding in its latest round of grants from the Warm Homes:
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/social-landlord-secures-1-million-funding-for-sustainability-push/?swcfpc=1
about 2 months ago
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HQN CEO Alistair McIntosh reviews a new book, in which an operative takes us through his time working in a housing association DLO, and highlights what we can learn from frontline staff
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Book review: Middle Ground: A Frontline Journey in Social Housing - HQN
Turns out the operatives are only too happy to spill the beans. A new book, Middle Ground: A Frontline Journey in Social Housing, by Joe Carpenter –
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/book-review-middle-ground-a-frontline-journey-in-social-housing/
about 2 months ago
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In the latest HQN podcast Jon Land talks to Olivia Richards, Social Research & Policy Adviser at Welsh HA Hedyn & the 2025's HQN Housing’s Next Generation winner, about her career aspirations & the current housing challenges facing Welsh social landlords
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Olivia Richards – Housing’s Next Generation winner
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sXwQkCaYBI9YyTw7Js9v0?si=oDcO1-9OTHKr1GRgPDqVFw
about 2 months ago
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Jane Eyles, social housing resident, board member & consultant, will be your host at 2025's Residents' Network conference where the theme will be Tenants at the table – a new national tenant voice? Click here to read about all our speakers & book your place
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about 2 months ago
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