News releases

From January 2008 the Housing Corporation initiated a regular survey of the 100 largest developers, seeking to ascertain views on funding and housing markets. The report from the Corporation's third survey, undertaken in July 2008, is now available.

The release of an Investors in People (IIP) report, focused on Housing Corporation employees and their levels of commitment to the organisation, has found that the social housing regulator is in very good stead as it moves into a new era.

The last ever Housing Corporation corporate plan is published today.

A new report aimed at educating housing associations about pitches for Gypsies and Travellers was released by the Housing Corporation today (Thursday 31 July 2008).

Housing Corporation statement in response to Ujima report

A range of recommendations to ensure smaller housing association stay up to date, aimed at funders, regulators, trade bodies and small housing associations, was the focus of an independent report released today by the Housing Corporation.

The new social housing regulator – the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) – is today ready for action with the news that Royal Assent has been granted on the Housing and Regeneration Bill in Parliament.

A report launched today calling for a fundamental shake-up of planning and affordable housing policy in rural areas has been welcomed by the Housing Corporation.

The Housing Corporation’s investment programme has delivered 51,095 new affordable homes, 3,832 more than the target and 25% more than the last year says its annual report and accounts 2007-08 published today (Tuesday 22 July 2008). It also reports that over 69,000 more rented homes now meet the decent homes standard.

The Housing Corporation welcomes the Royal Assent granted on the Homes and Regeneration Bill in Parliament today. Housing Corporation Chairman Peter Dixon said, “The Homes and Generation Act now confirms the creation of the new Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and the Tenant Services Authority (TSA).