The National Housing Federation

Lords’ vote against bedroom tax is a victory for common sense says NHF

The National Housing Federation (NHF) has hailed the House of Lords’ vote against the Government’s under-occupation proposals as “a victory for common sense and fairness” but warned that the fight continues.

NHF concerned at lack of choice over direct payments

The National Housing Federation(NHF) has welcomed the Government’s plan to test the new direct payments system – but warned the policy would deny tenants choice and could affect housing associations’ ability to borrow money to build new homes.

93% believe NHF is proactive

Ninety three per cent of members believe the Natiponal Housing Federation is ‘proactive in shaping policies and initiatives which will benefit the sector’, according to the latest biennial membership survey.

NHF opposes Localism Bill’s complaints measures

The National Housing Federation (NHF) has signaled its intention to oppose measures that would prevent tenants taking complaints direct to the housing ombudsman.

Housing benefit cuts will backfire says NHF

Plans to push thousands of social housing tenants into smaller properties will backfire because of a shortage of suitable homes, the National Housing Federation has warned.

NHF confirms office closure and job losses

The National Housing Federation (NHF) has confirmed it is to close its Birmingham office as part of a restructure that also involves job losses and reductions in management posts that together is expected to save £500,000 a year.

Homes in countryside less affordable than ever for locals

Homes in the countryside have become increasingly unaffordable for local people over the last ten years leaving many working in rural areas with no hope of getting on the housing ladder, according to new research by the National Housing Federation.

£190m fund for vulnerable to be axed

A £190million fund which provides hard-up families with free debt advice, low cost loans and access to bank accounts is likely to be scrapped this year, as the government continues its radical public spending cuts.

More than 130,000 families face £475 unemployment penalty

More than 130,000 hard up households will suffer an average annual cut of £475 from their housing benefit payments if they are out of work for more than a year – despite the fact that claimants will have already proved that they have been actively looking for a job throughout that period, the National Housing Federation has warned.

“Harsh economic realities” lead to job losses at NHF

The National Housing Federation has announced that it will cut 10 management positions and close its Birmingham base as part of a bid to reduce internal costs.

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