Housing’s Next Generation 2026: ‘Fantastic four’ finalists announced
Get the lowdown on the outstanding candidates who’ve made it through to the final of this year’s Housing’s Next Generation competition. HQN is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Housing’s Next Generation competition. After a challenging but enjoyable semi-final day in London, judges have come up with their ‘fantastic four’ candidates who […]
News digest
Max Salsbury takes a look at some recent housing headlines Gathering the guilty As the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower catastrophe passes, the likelihood of prosecution for those responsible looms larger. With a vast array of individuals from different institutions and companies seemingly culpable for the disaster that led to the wholly avoidable […]
Behind the headlines
By Lara Oyedele, CEO, Black on Board Ltd and past President, Chartered Institute of Housing Nigel Farage’s recent proposal to evict foreign nationals from social housing isn’t a serious housing policy. It’s a political dog whistle built on racism, xenophobia and the politics of division. It’s designed to provoke, divide and dominate the […]
Talking heads: Preparing for Awaab’s Law phase 2
With phase 2 of Awaab’s Law due to come into effect from October, we asked a selection of housing leaders and subject matter experts to tell us how their organisations are preparing for this important but resource-heavy legislation. Aisha Akhtar, Head of Legal Services, The Guinness Partnership Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law, introduced on […]
From the Chief Executive: Remembrance of things past
I’d never seen so many sequins and pink cowboy hats in my life. Yes, I was heading for Wembley at the same time as the wonderful Shania Twain and some bloke called Harry Styles were playing. You might have heard of them. Why was I there? I was enroute to HQN’s Housing’s Next Generation competition […]
The last word
A glimpse into the future By Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman Roof faults, like window disrepair, are an emerging concern in our casework. They present two systemic issues which landlords need to grasp: managing homeownership and planning major works. If unaddressed, these could become a driver of more complaints in future years. […]
Is ‘rightsizing’ an answer to the allocations crisis?
With social housing at a premium, landlords are finding innovative ways to make better use of their stock by encouraging tenants to move into homes more suitable for their needs and size of household. With ‘rightsizing’ moving up the sector’s list of priorities, Neil Merrick takes a look at some of the initiatives. Mobility […]
CEO spotlight…
Carmel Chambers In the first of a new regular series, the Stockport Homes chief executive reflects on her life and career in housing. Tell us a bit about your early life Growing up in North Manchester to parents who both worked on the frontline and in public service has really shaped and influenced […]
A life in 15 questions
Orla Gallagher Chief executive, Housing Solutions 1 What do you do for fun? I’m very sociable, so I love spending time with family and friends. Living in West London means I’m lucky to have plenty on my doorstep – live music, comedy nights, museums and all the quirkier bits of London. I […]
Why we’re building the UK’s first woodland eco-homes scheme for older people
By Dominic Bradley, CEO, Lenches Trust Ageing population, rising building costs and net-zero targets are among the many challenges that aren’t just putting social housing providers under increasing pressure but exposing the limitations of traditional later living solutions. Large scale, purpose-built, purpose-managed retirement schemes have long been considered the go-to option. […]
