General News Updates
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Awaiting Government smoke signals
The question of whether to make it compulsory to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors into private rental sector homes is under consideration by the Government.
Such devices are … more
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Fuel Poverty Statistics released: 2014
DECC have released the latest statistics on fuel poverty in the UK. The statistics actually date from 2012, reflecting the time to survey and analyse primary data.
The headline figures are that fuel … more
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National Energy Study: Domestic Use
Fuel Poverty is rising and over 2.3 million households are already living with unacceptably high fuel costs.
It never went away - but fuel poverty is definitely "Back"
Sustainable Homes National … more
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Lincolnshire Landlord Events -July 2014
Calling all Landlords with properties in Lincolnshire.....
There are two landlord events taking place in Lincolnshire over the coming few months which DASH will be attending - why not pop along and … more
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FREE CO Detector !!!
Calling all Landlords with properties in South Kesteven….
Do you have a Carbon Monoxide detector in your rental property?
If not contact us today to arrange (delivery or collection) … more
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DASH Newsflash
DASH newsflash
Articles of interest for those in the housing profession. In this issue:
PRS Forum update - the Regulators Code
English Housing Survey
Empty … more
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Landlords Bulletin
News and views for all landlords keen to update their knowledge and best practices. In this issue:
Budget 2014 update
Rent 2 Rent
Broxtowe Landlord Forum.... and other continual professional … more
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First-Tier Tribunal Decision Information
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There was a recent appeal against an Improvement Notice served by our colleagues at Hastings Borough Council. The appeal was allowed and makes for a very interesting read. … more
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Fuel bill-busting tenants reveal secrets
A couple explained to delegates at the Chartered Institute of Housing conference this week how they managed to cut their domestic gas and electricity bills by more than 50%.
Wayne and Sue Hubbard … more
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Pickles unveils plans to boost housing supply
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled to the CIH annual conference plans for more investment to boost the supply of new homes.
Pickles said: "In 2010 we inherited a paralysed housing … more