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New FREE upcoming webinar! ‘𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗛𝗛𝗦𝗥𝗦) 𝟭𝟬𝟭’ will be hosted live on Wednesday 17th April at 12pm by our team of experts - Sarah Davies, Jordan Brown, Ben Davidson and Lee Woods.   The housing sector has seen a spotlight on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) in recent years, with increased scrutiny on organisations’ compliance. It’s crucial that you understand the fundamentals of the HHSRS to manage and mitigate hazards in your buildings.     Enforced by the Housing Act 2004, local authorities have a legal requirement to identify hazards and assess potential risks to the health and safety of tenants. The HHSRS, assessing assets against 29 different hazards, is a vital tool in keeping your buildings complaint and tenants safe.    In this webinar, our experts will discuss:  ▶ What the HHSRS means for housing providers    ▶ The importance of complying with the HHSRS    ▶ How the upcoming HHSRS review will change your approach to managing hazards  ▶ Awaab’s Law following the conclusion of its consultation in March   ▶ Lessons learnt from working with organisations on their HHSRS compliance      To discover everything you need to know about the HHSRS register for free here. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqFy_BKb   #HHSRS #HousingHealthAndSafetyRatingSystem #Webinar #AwaabsLaw #Hazards #UKHousing  

𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Here’s a recap:     ▶ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲 The Building Safety Regulator is now responsible for the new building safety regime and all high-risk buildings. The BSR will now begin calling up organisations to submit their building safety case reports.  ▶ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 The new consumer regulation regime is now in force, including revised 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 and 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 The regulatory regime reform will ensure social landlords focus on the needs of their tenants and are held to account for their performance. ▶ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 The Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code will also become statutory from 1st April, changing the way organisations resolve complaints raised by tenants.    To discover more about the April updates, and updates coming throughout 2024, head over to our blog, ‘2024 Housing Legislation Updates: A summary’. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epmvFpBa     #April #Updates #UKHousing #BuildingSafety #ConsumerRegulation #ConsumerStandards #TenantSatisfactionMeasures #ComplaintHandlingCode  

🏠 **Landlords: Stay Updated on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)!** 🛠️ The **Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)** is a key component of new **Renter Rights Bills**, aiming to ensure every tenant lives in a safe and healthy home. Here's what you need to know: ✅ **What is the HHSRS?**  It's a framework to identify and minimize health and safety risks in rental properties. It evaluates potential hazards, including dampness, fire risks, electrical safety, and structural stability. ✅ **Why It Matters to You**  As a landlord, you’re responsible for maintaining a safe living environment. These laws ensure properties meet minimum safety standards, protecting tenants and avoiding legal penalties. ✅ **Key Changes in the New Bills:**  - Enhanced enforcement: Local authorities now have stronger powers to act against non-compliance.  - Clearer guidelines: Updated hazard assessment standards make compliance more straightforward.  - Tenant empowerment: Tenants can report substandard housing more easily, prompting faster inspections. ✅ **Steps to Stay Compliant:**  1️⃣ **Understand the hazards** listed in the HHSRS and assess your property.  2️⃣ **Conduct regular inspections** to identify and address potential risks.  3️⃣ **Fix issues promptly** to avoid penalties or enforcement actions.  4️⃣ **Document all actions** to show compliance if required. 👩⚖️ **Remember:** Proactive property management not only keeps tenants safe but also protects your investment and reputation. 💡 **Learn more about HHSRS and the Renter Rights Bills** to stay ahead! Have questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out for advice. Let’s work together to ensure safe and quality housing for all. #LandlordTips #HHSRS #RenterRights #SafeHousing #PropertyManagement

Why every housing association and local authority Development Team needs a robust Development Procedures Manual (DPM). In the world of housing development, where every decision impacts communities and budgets, having a DPM isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. For housing associations, this manual acts as the blueprint for delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective homes. Here’s why it matters: Consistency: A well-crafted manual ensures that processes are standardised across teams, reducing errors and improving project outcomes. Compliance: Housing development is highly regulated, and staying aligned with evolving legislation, such as planning laws and building safety standards, is critical. Efficiency: Clear, step-by-step guidance saves time by removing ambiguity, allowing teams to focus on delivering homes faster and more effectively. Risk Management: By embedding due diligence, risk assessments, and governance into procedures, teams can mitigate financial and reputational risks. Knowledge Retention: With a comprehensive manual, housing associations and local authorities safeguard institutional knowledge, especially during staff turnover or organisational changes. In a sector where quality and affordability are paramount, a DPM is more than a document—it’s a foundation for delivering on your mission. Is your team using a manual that reflects best practices and the latest regulations? If not, it might be time for a chat with PDW Ltd to learn more about our manual. We are currently offering housing associations and local authorities a free presentation of our DPM, which will give you a valuable insight into how the manual can help your teams. To book your free presentation, please contact [email protected] #HousingDevelopment #UKHousing #GoodGovernance #AffordableHousing

The Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023 - Maintaining and improving social housing in Wales published April 2024 emphasises the importance of The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) It says the following conditions would result in a home failing a particular element of the standard (listed below): The presence of one or more deficiencies, in any element of the standard, that contribute to a HHSRS Category 1 Hazard/s. A hazard rating score (expressed as a band) which is assessed to be worse than the national average for that particular type and age of dwelling, where one or more of the prescribed HHSRS hazards are referenced within any element of the standard. In this video I look at how an HHSRS assessment is done https://lnkd.in/empv8gzy

That's a wrap on day three of #NSHSCW. This afternoon CORGI's John Vaughan gave us a comprehensive overview of the Building Safety Act - where do things stand currently and what is coming around the corner? As John said, the implications of this legislation is vast, and rapidly evolving - there are further changes to come which and all social landlords (not just those with higher risk buildings) need to keep up and stay aware. The ASCP is dedicated to keeping members, and the sector as a whole, informed and up to date as we navigate this continually evolving landscape - find out more: https://ow.ly/OYHr50UaWyT #NSHSCW #buildingsafety #firesafety #togetherforsafety

Jargon Busting: Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)! HHSRS is guidance set out by the government, particularly for private landlords, about the requirements under the Housing Act 2004. It's a risk-based evaluation tool to help local authorities identify and protect against risks and potential hazards to heal and ensure safety from any deficiencies identified in properties. The HHSRS method focuses on hazards, and tackling them will make housing healthier and safer for the tenants and provide the landlord with the knowledge that their property is not only comfortable for their tenants but also legal and above board. Want to learn more about HHSRS or property management? We're here to help! Contact our team at Plymouth Homes on 01752 514500. #PropertyManagement #HMO #LandlordTips #PlymouthHomes #PlymouthHomesLettings #PropertyMark P.S. Feel free to share this post with anyone who might find it helpful!

Join us for a pivotal webinar, "Managing Maintenance in Council-Controlled Buildings," as we spark conversation on urgent issues brought to light by the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. The report on Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) paints a picture of neglect and disregard for residents' safety. In response, the government is acting with Awaab's Law, which aims to hold social housing landlords accountable for providing safe and habitable living conditions. As of yesterday, new regulations have come into effect for landlords which aim to deliver decent homes for residents. Landlords that fail to comply face penalties including change in management and fines.   Sponsored by Cornerstone, this webinar brings together the innovative minds of Dr Hector Altamirano-Medina (UCL), Richard Blakeway (Housing Ombudsman), Douglas Booker (National Air Quality testing services/ Lancaster University environment Centre) and David Bly (Cornerstone Management Services) By attending, you'll gain valuable insights into best practices for maintenance and learn proactive strategies to address issues like damp and mould before they escalate. Don't miss this critical opportunity to be part of the solution. Register now to secure your free place and join us in shaping a safer and healthier future for all residents. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure that no one suffers due to inadequate housing conditions. Sign up today. Via the link - https://lnkd.in/eVaSWav8 #GovernmentBusiness #DampMould #SocialHousing #AwaabsLaw 

One week to go until the Government Business webinar on 'Managing maintenance in council-controlled buildings'. The event will look at best practice for maintenance and strategies for addressing issues to provide healthy homes for residents. Link below to sign up ⬇️ #DampandMould #SocialHousing #AwaabsLaw

In case you missed our video on the new Regulator of Social Housing Safety and Quality Standard last week, you can watch it or read the transcript on our website here - https://lnkd.in/ewyp43_T Paul O'Callaghan CIHCM and Nick Sedgwick CIHCM's conversation focused on its impact, the importance of high-quality asset data, and the critical role of resident involvement. In our next video, Paul speaks to Helen Scurr FCIH on the Transparency, Influence & Accountability Standard. Look out for it's release later this week. #socialhousing #affordablehousing #repairs #assetmanagement #housingmanagement #landlords #safety #dampandmould