Technical reports from the Altair/JRF Housing and Poverty Prevention Project report, covering the detailed research findings, including case studies and the financial modelling behind the proposal. Download – 180327 JRF…
Month: March 2018
How the role of board members has changed over the past nine years
This week I’m stepping down from the board of Optivo (including Amicus Horizon, one of its legacy organisations), as its vice chair after nine years. It’s been great and it’s…
Need to Know – Employment Legislation Update for Housing Associations 2018 and 2019
We take a look at forthcoming employment legislation and changes for 2018 and 19. These are important employment law matters that Housing Associations (HA’s) should be aware of as well…
“The Housing Market Ain’t Broken”
I keep being told “The housing market is broken”. It strikes me that this is rather like the punter who goes into the bookies, puts £100 into the fixed odds…
What can LAs learn from HA mergers?
The case for increasing capacity within Local Authority budgets through mergers and delivery of housing vehicles appears strong and there is increasing interest amongst local authorities in exploring these options….
Don’t Forget the Squirrels
Getting tenant engagement right is a complex process. It involves embedding a culture of empathy for the services user and has to be led from the top. But as the…