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Government support available for landlords and renters reflecting the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
26 March 2020
Government support available for landlords and renters reflecting the current coronavirus . . . more
Coronavirus (Covid 19) - Advice from the Chartered Institute of Housing on Engaing with Tenants
25 March 2020
Coronavirus (Covid 19) - Advice from the Chartered Institute of Housing on Engaing with . . . more
Coronavirus (Covid 19) - Advice from the Chartered Institute of Housing on Welfare Benefits
25 March 2020
Coronavirus (Covid 19) - Advice from the Chartered Institute of Housing on Welfare . . . more
Michael Guest awarded MSc with distinction in Housing Studies
17 March 2020
Michael Guest has been awarded an MSc with distinction in Housing Studies by De Montfort . . . more
Main housing feature of the Budget 2020
11 March 2020
Main housing features of the Budget 2020 A new Affordable Homes Programme of £12bn A £1bn . . . more
Christopher Pincher has been named as the new housing minister
14 February 2020
The MP for Tamworth was confirmed as the new minister this evening and will become the 19 housing . . . more
Esther McVey sacked as housing minister reshuffle of cabinet.
13 February 2020
Esther McVey has become the latest housing minister to lose her job after less than a year in post . . . more
Housing measures in the Queen's Speech - 19 December 2019
19 December 2019
Launch a consultation on First Homes – new homes for local people and key workers that will be . . . more
Esther McVey appointed MHCLG minister of state
25 July 2019
Ms McVey was named in the role late last night, which will also see her attend cabinet.It came just . . . more
Robert Jenrick replaces James Brokenshire as housing secretary
25 July 2019
Robert Jenrick has been named secretary of state for housing, communities and local government as a . . . more
Government failing to fully support local authorities to prepare for Brexit – urgent action needed
3 April 2019
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called on the Government to take urgent . . . more
Commons committee examines finance industry and housing strategy bodies on modern methods of construction
28 March 2019
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee continues its inquiry into Modern Methods . . . more
What impact is Universal Credit having on the Landlord/Tenant relationship and Good Practice being introduced?
28 February 2019
What impact is Universal Credit having on the Landlord/Tenant relationship and Good Practice being . . . more
Minister gives evidence on Leasehold Reform
31 January 2019
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hold the final session of their inquiry . . . more
Research into Resident Scrutiny Methods
31 January 2019
Research into Resident Scrutiny . . . more
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee investigates building regulations and fire safety
23 January 2019
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee a holds one-off session on . . . more
Michael Guest a qualified housing professional for 40 years
1 September 2018
It was 40 years ago that Michael Guest gained the Diploma in Housing and Professional Qualification . . . more
Kit Malthouse appointed new housing minister
9 July 2018
Kit Malthouse has been appointed as the new housing minister after Dominic Raab left the post to . . . more
Michael Guest awarded Postgraduate Certificate in Housing Studies
8 July 2018
After last year's MSc (with Meriit Award) in Leadership and Management from the University of South . . . more
Social Housing Profession conflicted?
22 May 2018
Social Housing Profession . . . more
James Brokenshire becomes the new Housing Secretary
1 May 2018
The prime minister has moved Sajid Javid to become Home Secretary. James Brokenshire . . . more
Government to professionalise the estate agent market
8 April 2018
New measures will be introduced to professionalise the estate agent market, driving up standards . . . more
Has risk based regulation improved the accountability of housing providers?
21 March 2018
Has risk based regulation improved the accountability of housing . . . more
Mediation - A important tool in effective Anti-social Behaviour Case Management
13 March 2018
Mediation - A important tool in effective Anti-social Behaviour Case Management. Click below . . . more
How social housing organisations should position themselves
24 January 2018
How social housing organisations should position . . . more
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill 2017-19 receives Second Reading
19 January 2018
This Bill has been sent to Public Bill Committee. The first sitting of the committee will . . . more
DCLG renamed Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
9 January 2018
Housing has been added to the departmental and ministerial titles at the former Department for . . . more
MPs investigate 'rogue' landlords
4 January 2018
The Communities and Local Government Committee has held its first oral evidence session as part of . . . more
No higher-value asset payments in 2018/19, Javid confirms
2 January 2018
Councils will not be forced to sell off any higher-value council homes before at least April 2019, . . . more
Housing and Regeneration in the Budget
22 November 2017
Summary of Housing and Regeneration mesaures in the Autumn 2017 BudgetInvestment of £44bn in . . . more
Housing Policy Challenges for the Housing Sector
15 November 2017
Housing Policy Challenges for the Housing . . . more
Michael Guest admitted as a Chartered Manager
4 October 2017
Michael Guest has been admitted as a Chartered Manager by the Chartered Management . . . more
Will the Grenfell Tower disaster result in transformation policy change?
20 September 2017
Will the Grenfell Tower disaster result in transformational policy . . . more
Homelessness Reduction Act to commence from next April year
16 August 2017
The Homelessness Reduction Act will come into force from April next year, the Department for . . . more
Michael Guest admitted as Certified Management Consultant
12 August 2017
After a detailed assessment process, Michael Guest has been admitted as a Certified Management . . . more
Michael Guest admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management
25 July 2017
At its meeting of 21 July 2017, the Fellowship Panel of the Institute of Leadership and Management . . . more
Resident Engagement – Making sure the social remains in social housing
25 June 2017
HQN have published to their Resident Network a Briefing written by Michael Guest - 'Resident . . . more
Michael Guest gains MSc. with Merit Award
21 June 2017
Michael Guest has acheived a University of South Wales Master of Science Degree, in Leadership and . . . more
Resident Engagement - Making sure the social remains in social housing
21 June 2017
Resident Engagement - Making sure the social remains in social . . . more
Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 receives Royal Assent
3 May 2017
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 has received Royal Assent. See below for . . . more
What Leadership and Management Competencies are needed in the Social Housing Sector as it prepares for its future?
19 April 2017
What Leadership and Management Competencies are needed in the Housing Sector as it prepares for its . . . more
Homelessness Reduction Bill 2016-17: Committee Stages
17 March 2017
Committee stage in the House of Lords On 10 March the Bill reached committee stage in the . . . more
More affordable housing promised in White Paper
7 February 2017
The government has vowed to build more affordable houses and help people buy and rent, after . . . more
New money for affordable homes released
5 January 2017
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has today (5 January 2017) announced £7 billion as a part of the . . . more
Government gives green light for construction of thousands of new Starter Homes
3 January 2017
017 will see the first Starter Homes being built on brownfield sites across the country, Housing . . . more
Government proposes new social housing regulator
30 November 2016
Inside Housing reports that the government plans to create a new social housing regulator, . . . more
Housing associations and councils questioned on homebuilding
28 November 2016
The Communities and Local Government Committee questioned housing associations on their . . . more
The government will support the Homelessness Reduction Bill, the communities secretary has announced
25 October 2016
Sajid Javid, in parliament today, confirmed ministers will back the bill, which would impose duties . . . more
Homelessness Reduction Bill supported by Communities and Local Government Committee
14 October 2016
The Communities and Local Government Committee has published a report in support of . . . more
Capacity in the homebuilding industry explored
14 October 2016
The Communities and Local Government Committee has questioned senior representatives from home . . . more
Neighbourhood Planning Bill passes its second reading in the House of Commons
12 October 2016
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The . . . more
Home Ownership 'At 30-Year Low In England'
4 August 2016
Home Ownership 'At 30-Year Low In England'. . . . more
Will Brexit make UK housing crisis even worse?
22 July 2016
Will Brexit make UK housing crisis even worse? . . . more
Gavin Barwell has been appointed as the new housing minister
17 July 2016
Gavin Barwell has been appointed as the new housing minister. . . . more
Housing and Planning Act 2016 receives Royal Assent
12 May 2016
Housing and Planning Act 2016 receives Royal Assent. . . . more
Michael Guest Associates and Capsticks Solicitors make a collaboration agreement
25 March 2016
Michael Guest Associates and national law firm Capsticks have reached a collboration agreement to . . . more
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16 - House of Lords Report Stage Approaches
16 March 2016
Line by line examination of the Bill took place during the first day of committee stage on 9 . . . more
Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 receives Royal Assent
16 March 2016
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House of Lords make amendments to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16
10 February 2016
The House of Lords made a number of amendments to the Bill.The date for consideration of the Lords . . . more
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16 progress - Bill moves to the House of Lords
14 January 2016
Having met in Committee debate 15 times up until yesterday, the next step of the Commons Commitee . . . more
Welfare Reform and Work Bill: House of Lords progress - Committee stage provisionally on 12th January and Report Stage provisionally on 25th and 27th January.
23 December 2015
A Bill to make provision about reports on progress towards full employment and the apprenticeships . . . more
Second reading of Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16 17th November
4 November 2015
First reading took place on 28 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the . . . more
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16 passes second Common Reading
2 November 2015
The Housing and Planning Bill tonight passed its second reading in the House of Commons. A . . . more
ONS reclassifies Housing Associations as Public Sector
30 October 2015
An Office for National Statistics review has concluded that Housing associations are part of the . . . more
Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16 passed third reading in the House of Commons on 27 October 2015
27 October 2015
This Bill to makes provisions about full employment and the apprenticeships target; support for . . . more
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16 receives its first reading
13 October 2015
The Housing and Planning Bill is a public bill introduced to Parliament by the Government.The . . . more
Michael Guest Associates - 20 years on
1 August 2015
August 1st marked 20 years of Michael Guest Associates' support to the housing sector through award . . . more
TPAS National Award for Excellence in Co-regulation
9 July 2015
Many congratulations to the Resident Council and Resident Inspectors of Paragon in winning the TPAS . . . more
Wiltshire Council Housing Scrutiny gets underway
1 June 2015
The Housing Assurance Panel of Wiltshire Council, working under new resident involvement . . . more
Resident Inspection concludes review of Anti Social Behaviour Case Management
28 May 2015
With Michael Guest as their Independent Advisor, the Resident Inspection Team of Paragon Housing . . . more
Resident Scrutiny makes recommendations
25 May 2015
Resident Scrutiny makes recommendationsAdvised and supported by Michael Guest, the Resident . . . more
Board Member Appraisal Programme concludes
22 May 2015
An independently facilitated board member appraisal programme provided by Michael Guest for West . . . more
Paragon of Co-regulation!
6 February 2015
Many congratulations to the Resident Council and Resident Inspectors of Paragon in winning the TPAS . . . more
Support to governance arrangements at Stonewater - Jephson/Raglan merger
12 January 2015
Graham Maunders, Associate Consultant, is to deliver sessions for the new Regional Committees of . . . more
Programmes commence for Housing Board and Resident Assurance Panel
8 January 2015
Programmes commissioned for the Wiltshire Housing Board and Housing Assurance Panel are about . . . more