The challenge of repairing and maintaining mixed tenure tenements is becoming an increasing issue for housing associations. This article provides an update on work to make it easier for landlords and owners to carry out common repairs.
The Scottish Government has consulted on proposed changes to building standards, including plans to require fire sprinklers in all new build flats. The SFHA consulted widely with members before responding.
Following the Grenfell tragedy there has been an increased focus on fire safety in buildings. The Scottish Government plans to introduce higher standards for fire and smoke alarms in existing homes. It has also opened a consultation on fire safety in building standards.
There are increasing concerns on the condition of mixed tenure tenements in Scotland with a need for a solution to require owners to invest in common repairs.
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposed energy efficiency standards for social housing post 2020. These standards would aim to help address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. The EESSH2 standards are highly ambitious – with a target EPC of Band B for 2032 for the vast majority of homes. The consultation, which opened in May, is open for 3 months.
A thematic enquiry into repairs by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has found that tenants place a significant emphasis on repairs. It has also found that social landlords’ performance is improving.
The UK Government is consulting on the next phase of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) which the SFHA will respond to on behalf of members.
The ceremony took place in Birmingham and the awards were presented by comedian Lenny Henry.
BIM 4 Housing, Thursday 25 October, CSIC, Hamilton.
Ore Valley Group installs four electric vehicle charging points.
The Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Kevin Stewart MSP visited the SFHA office on Tuesday 7 August 2018.
The HEEPS RSL Loan allows suitable registered social landlords to borrow between £30,000 and £1m to cover a range of insulations.
SFHA Innovation Lead Lorna Wilson discusses her time at the Housing Europe Annual Conference
Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has signed a contract worth almost £9million to invest in new windows for more than 2,000 properties.
Reducing fuel poverty and increasing access to funding among SFHA’s recommendations.
