National Housing Federation

Future first-time buyers will be middle-aged says NHF

The average 21-year-old will have to wait until they reach middle age before they can afford to get a foot on the property ladder according to a new report published by the National Housing Federation.

Housing benefit cuts put 200,000 at risk of homelessness, NHF warns

Cuts in housing benefit, announced last week in the Budget, will put more than 200,000 people across Britain at risk of homelessness, according to the National Housing Federation (NHF).

NHF praises Chancellor’s commitment to housing

An extra £170 million to build social homes, announced in today’s public expenditure review by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was praised by the National Housing Federation (NHF), but it expressed uncertainty about the £780 million of savings the Communities & Local Government (CLG) department is expected to make.

Call for housing budget to be protected

The nation’s affordable housing crisis will plumb new depths after the election, unless the three major parties commit to protecting the housing budget, the country’s housing providers have warned.

Young Londoners face long wait for own home

Buying a home has become a distant dream for young Londoners according to a poll conducted for the National Housing Federation (NHF), with 54 per cent found to be expecting to wait at least 10 years.

NHF visit to Sanctuary apprentices

Researcher for the National Housing Federation (NHF) Kate Chester visited the head office of UK housing provider Sanctuary Group to learn more about the organisation’s apprenticeship programme.

Refugee work scheme wins NHF praise

A scheme that gives refugee volunteers work experience with housing associations has been praised by David Orr, the chief executive of the National Housing Federation.

Pre-Budget Report: It's a bit tight, Darling

Tackling youth unemployment and helping more people to improve the energy efficiency of their homes proved to be strong themes in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget Report yesterday.

New board member is toast of NHF

Sinead Butters, chief executive of the Aspire Group, has been appointed as a board member of the National Housing Federation, the body which represents 1,200 not-for-profit housing associations in England.

Don't try to force respect, NHF advises

Respect is not something that should be forced said the National Housing Federation (NHF), giving its welcome to an anti social behaviour drive announced by the Government – but warning that landlords must be free to frame local solutions to local problems.

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