Rents, rent differentials and service charges for housing associations.

This Circular is for the attention of all Registered Social Landlords owning or planning to provide grant funded shared ownership housing in England.

Advises housing associations of the Right to a Loan from the Housing Corporation for the year ending 31 March 2009. It replaces Circular 03/07. April 2008

This Circular announces the issue of the General Consent 2008 incorporated in the booklet Disposing of Land 2008.

This Circular sets out the regulatory requirements placed on housing associations arising from the Corporation’s disability and gender equality schemes and action plans.

This Circular sets out the Corporation's policies and regulatory requirements regarding rents.

Circular 08/07 is a review of the Housing Corporation's expectations. It is supported by a framework and guidance document.

This Circular refers to annual reviews and statements. However, it is essential that risk management and internal control and assurance processes are seen within the overall organisational context.

Information requirements for the Housing Corporation's Registry, revised June 2007

This Circular advises all housing associations of the Housing Corporation’s arrangements for processing changes to their governing documents/constitution (i.e. Rules, Memoranda and Articles of Association, Charity Commission Schemes, Trust Deeds etc), including, where appropriate, the need to obtain the Corporation’s sealed consent under Part II, Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1996.

This Circular sets out the regulatory requirements placed on housing associations arising from the People First: Delivering Change Through Involvement Policy, which was adopted by the Corporation’s board on 1 May 2007.

This Circular sets out the requirement for associations to submit all external audit management letters to the Corporation. May 2007

Advises housing associations of the Right to a Loan from the Housing Corporation for the year ending 31 March 2008. May 2007.

This Circular sets out the Housing Corporation’s expectations of housing associations when assessing the eligibility of applicants for a housing association home, and when working to prevent or respond to breaches of tenancy.

This Circular sets out the Housing Corporation's expectations of housing associations relating to treasury management.

Circular 04/06, November 2006

Advises Housing Associations of the Right to a Loan from the Housing Corporation for the year ending 31 March 2007. Replaces Circular 05/04.

Announces the publication of the 2006 General Determination on accounting requirements.

The Corporation has issued a new General Consent under S.9 Housing Act 1996 with retroactive effect.

Outlines the Corporation's expectations of compliance with ODPM Mortgage Sales Guidance.

Advises housing associations of management charge limits for 2006/2007

Advises Housing Associations of the Right to a Loan from the Housing Corporation for the year ending 31 March 2006. Replaces Circular 05/04.

Announces the end of the Rent Surplus Fund

Housing Corporation Circular setting out the Corporation's expectations of housing associations' compliance with section 12 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003

This circular sets out the Housing Corporation's expectations and how housing associations can demonstrate compliance with the validation regulatory requirement

Sets out the elements of Good Practice Note 9, 'Regulating a diversified sector', that are mandatory

This Circular sets out the Housing Corporation's definitions of housing association supported housing and housing for older people.

Sets out how the Involvement Policy will be implemented and how housing associations' compliance will be assessed.

Instructions on the entry of an appropriate restriction on shared ownership leases, to require the Housing Corporation's consent to variations to the terms of the registered lease, and guidance on variations to the terms of existing shared ownership leases

Advice on Total Cost Indicators, discount amounts and administration allowances for 2004/05

Provides guidance on the Corporation's requirements regarding restrictions relating to Section 9 of the Housing Act 1996 and changes introduced by the Land Registration Act 2002.

Additional guidance on the exemption of temporary social housing and privately financed supported housing from the rent restructuring framework. This circular supplements circulars 27/01 and 30/01.

Sets out the Corporation's requirements of housing associations in respect of nominations

Advises registered social landlords (RSLs) of management charge limits in Leasehold Schemes for the Elderly (LSEs) for 2002/2003

Advises registered social landlords (RSLs) of undertakings required by mortgage lenders.

Informs registered social landlords (RSLs) of the revised criteria that should be satisfied when seeking removal from the Register of Social Landlords, with effect from 2 April 2002

Attached to this circular is Appendix I to our guidance Rent Influencing Regime: Implementing the rent restructuring framework which we issued in October 2001 under cover of circular R2-27/01. Appendix I provides guidance on the valuation of supported housing.

Attached to this circular is Appendix H to our guidance: Rent Influencing Regime: Implementing the Rent Restructuring Framework which we issued in October 2001 under cover of circular R2-27/01. Appendix H provides guidance on the introduction of a rent cap to deal with those properties that would have very high rents under the rent restructuring framework. This circular also clarifies the position on rent increases, the B&ME review and PFI schemes.

Guidance on implementing the rent restructuring framework

This circular highlights a recent problem involving private companies and individuals offering Right to Buy (RTB) services to secure tenants.

Advises registered social landlords of the Total Cost Indicators, value limits and administration allowances that will apply from 1 April 2002. This circular will, from 1 April 2002, replace circular F2-19/00.

Announces the Housing Corporation proposals for dealing with those deeds of registered land still remaining charged to the Corporation. Introduces a Housing Corporation administration charge for sealing forms of release (Land Registry form DS1) and for storing RSL deeds where the Corporation charge is no longer securing a loan.

Announces a new statutory determination on Supported Housing Management Grant (SHMG).

Changes timetables and moderates penalties for late claims.

Advises registered social landlords of the Total Cost Indicators, grant rates, rent caps and administration allowances that will apply from 1 April 2001.

Advises of amendments to Performance Standards and regulatory guidance subsequent upon the abolition of MIRAS

With effect from 1 January 2000, the Housing Corporation's rates of interest are as follows:

dvises RSLs of a change to interest charging on overdue invoices.

Provides Guidance on the Supported Housing Management Grant (SHMG) Compliance Appraisal which comes into effect from December 1999.

Informs registered social landlords and local authorities of amended Preserved Right to Buy Regulations which revise the cost floor rules for applications submitted on or after 20 May 1999.

With effect from 1 January 2000, the Housing Corporation's rates of interest for co-ownership schemes are:

This circular provides guidance on compliance with the Regulatory Code in respect of treasury management

Announces the ending of the Housing Corporation's Panel of Solicitors. Sets out process for dealing with any deeds still charged to the Housing Corporation.

This circular outlines the circumstances for using financial derivative instruments. It should be read in conjunction with circular 04/00 - Regulation, Treasury Management - regulatory policy

Informs registered social landlords of amendments to the cash discount limits on Right to Buy, Preserved Right to Buy and voluntary sales by registered social landlords and local authorities; extends the Right to Buy Cost Floor from eight to ten years and introduces the inclusion of repair and maintenance costs in excess of £5,500 over this extended period.

Introduces the Corporation's regulatory requirements for assessing RSLs' proposed constitutional and structural partnerships with other RSLs.rn

Advises RSLs of the Corporation's procedure for collecting bank details to enable payment of grant

Provides guidance on eligibility for Social Housing Grant, the Recycled Capital Grant Fund, and the Disposal Proceeds Fund when one registered social landlord acquires a site or property from another. It also announces a change in policy for Section 9 consents on the disposal price

Requires RSLs, (from the date of this circular) when making a disposal under the General Consent 1996, to submit a copy of form HACON 5, recording that disposal to the purchasers' solicitors for the use of HM Land Registry.

Announces the issue of revised grant recovery forms and a new annual return in respect of any relevant event occurring from 1 April 1997, and clarifies or modifies some procedural matters. This circular updates circular F2 - 21/97

This circular announces the introduction of the Right to Acquire provisions of the Housing Act 1996.

Announces the new Determinations required under sections 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27 and 28 of the housing Act 1996. Also describes each Determination and its principles with a short summary. A booklet of eight determinations accompanies this circular.

Describes the Housing Corporation's policy in respect of registered social landlords who wish to set up or change existing group structures.

Advises registered social landlords (RSLs) of the Housing Corporation's requirements concerning the use of data for the detection of fraud

Provides guidance on the planned reduction of Tax Relief Grant paid under Section 54 of the Housing Act 1988, and announces the issue of a Determination enabling the Corporation to recover this grant in certain circumstances.

Clarifies Housing Corporation requirements on prepayment of Housing Corporation loans.

Implications for registered social landlords (RSLs) of Landfill Tax in relation to eligibility for Housing Association Grant (HAG) and (post April 1997) Social Housing Grant (SHG).

Provides a brief account of the context and principal contents of the above Determination, and outlines the present priorities. A copy of the Determination is attached.

Announces the issue of a Determination under paragraph 27 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1996. This sets out the principles upon which the Housing Corporation will decide the terms of any transfer of land to another registered social landlord (RSL) pursuant to a direction made by the Corporation's Board following a statutory inquiry into the affairs of a RSL and/or an extraordinary audit carried out as part of the inquiry.

Notification of the Housing Corporation's intention to cease the provision of its discretionary surety arrangements, including General Guarantee provision for Section 38 Agreements, surety provision for Section 104 Agreements and all other bondsman activities.

This circular introduces a procedure for obtaining tax relief grant on account.

Informs associations of changes to permitted methods of payment.

Advises associations of the Grant Rates which will apply from 1 April 1996.

Advises registered housing associations to seek legal advice in order to satisfy themselves that their tenancy agreements, leases, etc. comply with the terms of The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1994.

Advises associations of the Total Cost Indicators which will apply from 1 April 1996.

Requirement for contractual rights to be given to housing association tenants

Describes the Housing Corporation's policy in respect of registered housing associations who wish to set up group structures.

This circular amends in part circular no: HC 30/93

The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance on home loss and disturbance payments as set out in section (29) of the Land Compensation Act 1973 and amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991. This circular supersedes Practice Circular No. 29182.

Introduces a choice of loan terms on Housing Corporation mortgages for 1988 Act schemes. Introduces a new Loan Agreement and Legal Charge and amends the Housing Corporation Mortgage Clauses. This circular updates HC 32/89.

The purpose of this circular is to provide information on: i. The terms under which local authorities can dispose of land to registered housing associations, ii. The calculation of the gratuitous benefit that may be involved in such disposals.

Reminds associations of the continuing need to submit information on new build tenders to the Department of the Environment in order that the Price Index of Public Sector Housebuilding may be maintained.

Announces publication of the General Consent 1992 - (Mortgage Rescue Schemes) in accordance with Section 9 of the Housing Associations Act 1985.

Advises associations of the extension of repurchase arrangements and the facility to restrict staircasing where shared ownership is provided in rural areas.

Advises associations of:- amendments to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 enacted on 1 April 1990 by the References to Rating (Housing) Regulations 1990 and the References to Rating (Housing) (Amendment) Regulations 990 -Statutory Instruments 1990 No. 434 and 1990 No. 701; the effect of those amendments on associations with a programme of shared-ownership housing;

Gives details of the introduction of the Housing Association Repurchase Scheme for Shared Ownership in Rural Areas.

Informs associations of changes to the Corporation's debtor accounting system; and amends Circular 6/87.

This Circular announces the publication of the Corporation's new sample leases for shared ownership.

Advises associations of the statutory position and the Corporation's policy concerning the appropriate equity retention on non grant aided shared ownership schemes. This circular should be read in conjunction with circular HC 33/88, and the guidance on housing associations activities and structures.

Advises associations of recent changes to Right to Buy provisions.

This circular provides guidance in relation to deficits incurred on right to buy (RTB) service charges, the payment of Housing Association Grant (HAG) and on the reasonableness of associated survey costs.

Advises housing associations of the provisions of the Housing (Extension of Right to Buy) Order 1987. Informs housing associations of changes to the District Valuer service relating to the Right to Buy and scheme for tenants of Charitable Housing Associations. Informs housing associations of the effects of Schedule 4 of 1986 Housing and Planning Act to the Right to Shared Ownership.

Draws attention to guidance on the use of option appraisal in housing association investment prepared by, a DOE/NFHA working party.

Provides guidance on claiming grants for relief from tax including tax arising on shared ownership activities

Advises associations of the changes to the Right to Buy.

Housing associations will now be instructing their solicitors in connection with sales under the Right to Buy. The Act contains certain detailed provisions which the Corporation feels should be drawn to the attention of solicitors.