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VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
A Homes England series collecting key facts and figures on new homes and regeneration.
Housing deals provide an opportunity to support our commitment to deliver 300,000 homes per year by the mid-2020s and beyond.
Information about the approved organisations that can help you find a guest or a host.
Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
Take a look at these case studies from some of our first strategic partners to see how the partnership has benefitted them.
How government funds councils for thank you payments and tariffs. Includes two-tier and devolved administrations, education, record keeping, and reconciliation.
Information on how to apply for the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Each month, progress on our commitments is shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year old...
Sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud.
Information for Homes England’s partners developing homes through the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).
The checks councils are required to carry out on a sponsor's home. Includes how two-tier councils conduct checks, and guest support needs.
How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.
Resources and training to learn English.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
Find out more about government’s Social Housing Quality Resident Panel.
Information for anyone wishing to make use of English Housing Survey data to conduct their own analysis or to understand how the survey's run and managed.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
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