National Housing Federation

Today the government announced their plans to bring forward more underused and overpriced land for development and their intentions to further reform compulsory purchase orders. 👉 https://lnkd.in/diwnQiTj These changes are important step in increasing supply. Enabling local councils to buy cheaper land through Compulsory Purchase Orders will allow them to build more affordable homes across the country, in the right places for the people who need them most. However to reach the government's target of 1.5 million new homes over this parliament, we will need additional measures to support the social housing sector to deliver the social and affordable homes the country needs. 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/dWvHbbvy

Data-driven decisions have become ever so vital within the housing sector and organisations are looking at ways to ensure this is not overlooked when it comes to enhancing service delivery, improving resident satisfaction and streamlining operations. Our Preferred Supplier, Mobysoft, have launched their "Becoming A Data-Led Organisation" guide which is designed to support social housing providers with actionable steps to harnessing the power of their data and progressively transition towards a data-driven culture. Find out more - https://ow.ly/vBb950UsMKc

🚨 Homelessness Funding 🚨 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFQ4HhAP The government’s commitment to multiyear funding for homelessness services and prevention is welcome and will give local authorities long-term certainty to provide vital services so they do not have to bid for funding year on year. However, without a focus and funding for supported housing, the homelessness crisis that affects so many across the country will continue to worsen.   Ahead of the Spending Review, we’re calling on the government to protect this vital provision by reinstating £1.6bn of ringfenced funding housing related support, as part of a long term plan to end the housing crisis.

Let us know what excites you most about the upcoming #NHFComms conference? We are looking forward to equipping housing associations to communicate, influence and build lasting relationships with their residents and stakeholders. The Comms and Influencing in Housing Conference is taking place next month, join us by booking your place today. https://lnkd.in/gB26Jap

The Board Leadership Conference is on its way 📢 #NHFBoards Save £100 with early bird tickets until Friday 10 January. Book your place for 13-14 February in London here 👉 https://ow.ly/VIUw50UrOLC Ahead of the conference, we spoke to BBC Home Editor and Board Leadership chair Mark Easton and Roli Barker, Chair of Jigsaw Homes Group. Mark and Roli discussed the political situation for housing associations going into 2025. They also spoke about what this means for board members and chairs why they are looking forward to Board Leadership 2025. Watch the full interview 📹 https://ow.ly/vOEU50UrOLB #NHFBoards #SocialHousing

"Prioritising the right to housing as a place to live rather than an investment is the key to addressing the structural crisis in the UK’s housing market." Josh Ryan-Collins for our #PlanForHousing series 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/etA4bQX7

Join us at the Comms & Influencing in Housing Conference on Tuesday 21 January 2025 to learn how effective communication with residents can build trust and community. Register now to discover how to make residents advocates in your communication strategy and improve tenant well-being through effective communication. Don't miss the early bird deadline ending tomorrow. https://ow.ly/e61k50UoZ0i #NHFComms

Looking ahead to #NHFComms, as Rhys Moore shares his excitement about shaping the future of communication and influence. Will we see you there?

Kate Henderson on BBC Breakfast yesterday morning discussing the Government’s ambitious housing targets and proposed planning reforms. We welcome the government’s continued commitment to tackling the housing crisis, putting housing at the heart of its growth mission. Ahead of the spring spending review we are calling for a substantial boost in investment and funding for new affordable homes, particularly for social rent. This is the best way for the government to meet its 1.5 million new homes target.

"We welcome Labour's renewed commitment today to building the 1.5 million homes this country desperately needs, to help solve the housing crisis. 📄 Plan for Change: https://lnkd.in/eikC-wC6 With over 8 million people living in unsuitable, unaffordable homes, or homeless, housing associations are ready to work with the government to deliver the homes we need. However, the impact of decades of cuts and rent caps together with increased spending on repairs and building safety, is impacting the ability to build new homes.   Ahead of the upcoming spending review, we are calling on government to introduce a package of measures to support the social housing sector to rebuild capacity including increased funding for new and existing social homes, as part of a new long-term housing strategy.”