Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
03 Jul 2023
A review of Homes England launched
A review of Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, has been launched to ensure the body is delivering for the taxpayer. Homes England is one of 40 government...
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26 Jun 2023
Retrofit bootcamps are back!
Following the successful spring bootcamps, the Social Housing Retrofit Accelerator (SHRA) has launched further in-person sessions this summer. The free events deliver a CPD-accredited Retrofit Essentials course over one day,...
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06 Jun 2023
A cautious welcome to the Government’s new rural initiative
This morning (Tuesday 6 June 2023), the Government announced details of its new initiative “Unleashing Rural Productivity”. Whilst we have yet to see the detailed report, the RSN understands that...
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06 Jun 2023
Rural Services Network will be making its members’ views known on the Government’s consultation on holiday lets
The Government’s consultation on holiday lets is due to close this week and the Rural Services Network will be making its members’ views known The consultation, launched last month by...
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30 May 2023
Fairer funding for rural communities
Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network, recently wrote in the Care Management Matters periodical, asking the question how can we ensure an ageing rural population can access...
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19 May 2023
Taskforce to transform older people’s housing underway
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off last week as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London The Department for Levelling Up, Housing...
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19 May 2023
Homes England launches it next 5-year Strategic Plan
The Government’s housing and regeneration agency unveiled its next five-year Strategic Plan on the 16th of May, setting out how it will support communities and families by enabling the delivery...
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09 May 2023
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Politics Home detail how reports that Help to Buy could be revived by government to enable more first time buyers have been met with concern by MPs and experts that...
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09 May 2023
Deposit-free mortgages aimed at renters launched
A deposit-free mortgage specifically aimed at people currently renting has been launched by a UK building society While a handful of other no-deposit deals are available, they all need the...
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26 Apr 2023
Shocking report reveal a growing, invisible homelessness crisis on our countryside
A shocking new report has uncovered a devastating, yet hidden, wave of homelessness sweeping through our rural areas. This alarming surge in countryside rough sleeping, intensified by the cost-of-living crisis, is tearing...
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