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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 #ukhousing
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 open.spotify.com/episode/15d0... #ukhousing
'Gatekeeping' in social housing
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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 open.spotify.com/episode/15d0... #ukhousing
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! #ukhousing
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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! #ukhousing
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 hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
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
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November 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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 hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
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 open.spotify.com/episode/4vpD... #ukhousing
Richard Blakeway interview - Awaab's Law
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November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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 open.spotify.com/episode/4vpD... #ukhousing
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 www.cih.org/events/a-sec... #ukhousing
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?
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November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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 www.cih.org/events/a-sec... #ukhousing
Over £5bn yearly boost to economy if social rent homes target hit, research
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hqnetwork.co.uk/news/over-5b... #ukhousing
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,
hqnetwork.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Over £5bn yearly boost to economy if social rent homes target hit, research
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/over-5b... #ukhousing
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/over-5b... #ukhousing
RSH and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-and... #ukhousing
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
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November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
RSH and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-and... #ukhousing
In this article, HQN CEO Alistair McIntosh looks into the government-ordered tenant satisfaction surveys and asks if we couldn't do things better hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
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
hqnetwork.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In this article, HQN CEO Alistair McIntosh looks into the government-ordered tenant satisfaction surveys and asks if we couldn't do things better hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
RSH: Social landlords must continually improve their governance and risk management
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hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-soc... #ukhousing
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
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
RSH: Social landlords must continually improve their governance and risk management
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-soc... #ukhousing
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/rsh-soc... #ukhousing
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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open.spotify.com/episode/2tgS... #ukhousing
Housing options for women leaving prison
open.spotify.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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
open.spotify.com/episode/2tgS... #ukhousing
open.spotify.com/episode/2tgS... #ukhousing
In this exclusive article for HQN, Keith Cooper argues that the housing secretary should fix Homes England to fix the housing crisis hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
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
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November 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In this exclusive article for HQN, Keith Cooper argues that the housing secretary should fix Homes England to fix the housing crisis hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion... #ukhousing
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-future-o... #ukhousing
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-future-o... #ukhousing
The latest edition of HQM is out now! And in this feature Matt Pritchard makes the case for nature-centric housing hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-case-for... #ukhousing
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The latest edition of HQM is out now! And in this feature Matt Pritchard makes the case for nature-centric housing hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-case-for... #ukhousing
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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 @hqnmedia.bsky.social here: hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor...
You can read my latest on modern poverty for @hqnmedia.bsky.social here: hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor...
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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 @hqnmedia.bsky.social here: hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor...
You can read my latest on modern poverty for @hqnmedia.bsky.social here: hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor...
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So important to tie all these issues together, and very neatly and carefully done by @hannahfearn.bsky.social. 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.
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor... #ukhousing
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
So important to tie all these issues together, and very neatly and carefully done by @hannahfearn.bsky.social. 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.
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor... #ukhousing
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/the-last-wor... #ukhousing
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/hqm-investig... #ukhousing
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/hqm-investig... #ukhousing
A week in climate change - Halloween Special hqnetwork.co.uk/news/a-week-...
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A week in climate change - Halloween Special hqnetwork.co.uk/news/a-week-...
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/housing-in-p... #ukhousing
October 31, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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 hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/housing-in-p... #ukhousing
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... #ukhousing
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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... #ukhousing
First Things First is back - just in time for Halloween. Find out what alistair mcintosh has to say at this terrifying time youtu.be/8w4HUdRQ1CI #ukhousing
First Things First episode 99
YouTube video by HQN
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October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
First Things First is back - just in time for Halloween. Find out what alistair mcintosh has to say at this terrifying time youtu.be/8w4HUdRQ1CI #ukhousing
Housing association Stonewater marks 8000th new home milestone hqnetwork.co.uk/news/housing... #ukhousing
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
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October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Housing association Stonewater marks 8000th new home milestone hqnetwork.co.uk/news/housing... #ukhousing
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
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/the-tip... #ukhousing
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/the-tip... #ukhousing
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
hqnetwork.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/the-tip... #ukhousing
hqnetwork.co.uk/news/the-tip... #ukhousing