Paul Hackett

Dec 10, 2024 | housingtoday.co.uk | Paul Hackett

Ask a sample of housing association employees what the biggest changes the sector is likely to experience over the coming years are and you’ll get some predictable answers.  Awaab’s Law would feature prominently. So too would the introduction of Decent Homes Standard Two. My guess is that very few would mention possible changes to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act.

Oct 8, 2024 | housingtoday.co.uk | Paul Hackett

Ministers must not overlook short-term measures to get housing associations building By Paul Hackett 2024-10-08T06:00:00 Early signs suggests the new government is committed to boosting affordable housing development in the longer term, but they need to utilise quick fixes also, writes Paul Hackett ‘Change Begins’ was the theme of this year’s Labour Party conference and, for housing associations, positive changes are seemingly on the horizon.

Sep 18, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Paul Hackett

Ministers face a new warning about building renovations after the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry was publishedPA WireGet our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysisI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.

Jul 9, 2024 | euronews.com | Paul Hackett

Water is a critical resource, not only for our direct consumption but also for nearly every product we use and consume. The concept of a water footprint measures the amount of freshwater we use to produce goods and services and is increasingly important given concerns over water scarcity, climate change, and overconsumption. What is a water footprint? A water footprint measures the total volume of freshwater used directly and indirectly by individuals or communities.

Jun 27, 2024 | housingtoday.co.uk | Paul Hackett

Why service charges are rising and how Southern is seeking to keep them down By Paul Hackett 2024-06-27T11:17:00 Many of the factors leading to cost increases are outside associations’ control, but there are nevertheless steps they can take to curb charge increases, writes Paul Hackett Anyone with a passing interest in housing will have noticed the issue of service charges has come to the boil recently.