TAROE Trust submitted its response to the Rents Standard consultation yesterday. Overshadowed by the Social Housing Green Paper that also closed this week, the Rent Standard consultation was about the proposed return to CPI+1% rent increases from 2020 onwards, and for local authorities to fall within the Standard which will …
TAROE Trust submitted its response to the Government’s Social Housing Green Paper on Tuesday. Overall, we have welcomed the opportunity to have a conversation about the changes required to re-build tenants’ trust and confidence. In our response, we highlight the need for the following: To strengthen housing standards. This includes …
TAROE Trust has been informed of a vacancy for Interim Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE). Interim Chair Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) Advert 2018 – 1 post – Closing Date 7th October at 11.00pm Further details on the position can be accessed here. Summary LEASE is an …
The Government has published a consultation on a draft direction to the Regulator of Social Housing about social housing rents in England. The proposed direction would require the Regulator to set a new regulatory standard on rent, to apply from April 2020 onwards. The consultation covers two areas in particular: …
The Government has released the long-awaited Social Housing Green Paper. The full document can be accessed here. The Government is calling for a national discussion on how to improve social housing, based around five core principles: A safe and decent home which is fundamental to a sense of security and …
TAROE Trust has released its Summer Newsletter. Details can be accessed here.
Do you live in a tower block? Are you concerned about the safety of you and your family? You might be interested in the fantastic work of Tower Blocks UK. Tower Blocks UK has been established by Sam Webb, Liz Lowe and Frances Clarke. They have extensive knowledge and expertise …
Today has seen the publication of the eagerly anticipated Final Report from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, otherwise known as the “Hackitt Review”. Details of the report can be accessed here. The report calls for a new regulatory framework that will improve standards for both new and …
TAROE Trust has had an article published by Tower Blocks UK in which we set out the importance of rebuilding residents’ trust and confidence post Grenfell. Tower Blocks UK has recently been established as a new hub for sharing information and resources with groups and individuals who live in, or …
TAROE Trust has submitted a response to the MHCLG consultation on whether or now to introduce a Single Ombudsman Service for the housing sector. The consultation on Strengthening consumer redress in the housing market closed today. In general, TAROE Trust has supported proposals to move towards a single Ombudsman service to …
