IT Eye Update provides an overview of news from the past six months

Updates on housing related Bills before Parliament

Housing Plus takes a look at how social landlords often go 'a step further'

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L&Q completes acquisition of Trafford Housing Trust

Swan Group secure £50m growth capital facility

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Catalyst and TfL sign contracts for around 500 new affordable homes

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Gentoo secures second site in plan to bring 900 more affordable rented homes to Sunderland

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CIH report highlights progress Scotland making on affordable housing delivery

A new green standard aims to bring an environmental revolution to new home building

Spotlight on the critical need for emergency lighting

New tenancies mean peace of mind for nearly 700 more Curo tenants

Norwich council estate wins the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture

NHMF Awards registration deadline getting closer

Mayor doubles budget to help London's rough sleepers

Loopholes in homelessness legislation mean the most vulnerable can be denied help

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Mayor of London launches scheme to help rough sleepers with mental health needs

New national model for shared ownership aims to help lower earners on to the housing ladder

The seventh annual 24housing Awards presented at a gala event in Coventry.

Housing Regulator publishes Engagement Plan for Thistle Housing Association

Local Government Secretary confirms new support for survivors of domestic abuse

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