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VAT rules give housing associations ‘perverse incentive’ to leave homes empty, Senedd committee hears
Trivallis executive Louise Atwood told a Senedd committee that VAT relief available after homes have stood empty for two years can discourage housing associations from renovating them sooner.
Trivallis executive Louise Atwood told a Senedd committee that VAT relief available after homes have stood empty for two years can discourage housing associations from renovating them sooner.
Source: Inside Housing · Originally published: 2026-10-26T16:30:00Z
Ofgem director warns against landlords ‘hiding’ from heat network regulations
Ofgem has warned social landlords of potential enforcement action if they fail to register their heat networks by 26 January, with only 5.5% of estimated networks registered so far.
Ofgem has warned social landlords of potential enforcement action if they fail to register their heat networks by 26 January, with only 5.5% of estimated networks registered so far.
Source: Inside Housing · Originally published: 2026-10-26T15:30:00Z
Respect Orders launch targeting anti-social behaviour offenders
New Respect Orders in England and Wales allow authorities, including housing association landlords, to seek court restrictions and rehabilitation requirements for adults responsible for persistent anti-social behaviour.
New Respect Orders in England and Wales allow authorities, including housing association landlords, to seek court restrictions and rehabilitation requirements for adults responsible for persistent anti-social behaviour.
Source: GOV.UK — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Originally published: 2026-10-26T16:23:04+00:00
Healey set to unveil £1bn-plus boost for affordable housing at Budget
Property Week reports that more than £1bn of additional funding for England’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme is expected in the Budget, while the Treasury has declined to comment on the speculation.
Property Week reports that more than £1bn of additional funding for England’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme is expected in the Budget, while the Treasury has declined to comment on the speculation.
Source: Property Week · Originally published: 2026-10-26T16:00:36+00:00
British Land pauses £4bn Canada Water development as viability crisis worsens
British Land has paused the next phase of its £4bn Canada Water redevelopment in London amid rising construction costs, regulatory pressures and weak demand for completed homes.
British Land has paused the next phase of its £4bn Canada Water redevelopment in London amid rising construction costs, regulatory pressures and weak demand for completed homes.
Source: Property Week · Originally published: 2026-10-26T16:31:27+00:00
Pepper Money raises concessionary purchase LTV to 85%
Pepper Money has increased its maximum concessionary-purchase loan-to-value ratio from 75% to 85%, reducing the seller discount required for eligible family and tenant purchases.
Pepper Money has increased its maximum concessionary-purchase loan-to-value ratio from 75% to 85%, reducing the seller discount required for eligible family and tenant purchases.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-26