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20/03/2023 NIFHA Consultation Responses

22/02/2023 Staying Warm Guide Published

27/01/2023 Support needed to improve sustainability in housing association stock

Property Maintenance Officer Read more

NIFHA Welcomes Supporting People Funding Read more

NIFHA statement on the death of Awaab Ishak Read more

NIFHA launches 2022 Sector Global Accounts Read more

Housing bodies concerned around the delayed energy support payment Read more

NIFHA appoints Seamus Leheny as new Chief Executive Read more

NIFHA Response to Treasury Autumn Statement 2022 Read more

Housing associations increase commitment to tenants in face of cost of living crisis Read more

NIFHA concerned at the failure to form NI Executive Read more

Alpha Partners to Deliver First-Class Repairs for Sheltered Housing Residents Read more

NIFHA Supports Energy Saving Week 2022 Read more

Care & Support Assistant – Bank at Radius Housing Read more

Good Relations Week: A note from Interim Chief Executive, Patrick Thompson Read more

A statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Read more

CLANMIL HOUSING GROUP APPOINTS NEW CHAIR Read more

Rural Homes Week Read more

NIFHA Blog – Supporting People Read more

NIFHA appoints Hazel Bell as new Chairperson Read more

Patrick Thompson, NIFHA interim CEO writes in the Irish News Read more

Supporting People Three Year Draft Strategic Plan and COVID-19 Recovery Plan 2022-2025 Read more

Notice to Quit Read more

NIHEs ‘Homeless to Home’ Draft Strategic Action Plan for Temporary Accommodation Read more

‘Ending Homelessness Together’ Draft Homelessness Strategy 2022-27 Read more

Welfare Mitigation Review Survey Read more

Draft Environment Strategy for NI Read more

Intermediate Rent Policy Model Consultation Response Read more

Consultation- A Bolder Vision for Belfast Read more

Draft Consultation Proposals for amendment to Technical Booklet Guidance to Part F NIFHA Read more

Consultation High Street Task Force Read more

Sector Global Accounts Read more

NIFHA Manifesto 2021- 22 Read more

Private Tenancies Bill Read more

Clare McCarty conferred as honorary member of RSUA Read more

Climate Change (No. 2) Bill Read more

Reaching Rural Draft Rural Strategy 2021-2025 Read more

Creating Complaints Handling Standards for NI Public Sector Read more

Rural Policy Framework for NI 2021 Read more

Clanmil Announces New CEO Read more

Board Induction Training Sessions Read more

Housing Supply Consultation Read more

Climate Change Bill Consultation Read more

NI Energy Consultation on Policy Options Read more

Community Finance Ireland launches £10million All-Island Recovery Loan Fund Read more

South Ulster HA Seeking Volunteer Trustee with Legal Background Read more

Abbeyfield & Wesley HA Webinars in June Read more

NIFHA Goes Green Read more

Housing Law & Policy Course Read more

Alpha Housing embraces ‘No Mow’ to Let Nature In Read more

New Ardilea Street Development Name Is Nod to Past Read more

New affordable housing for older people in the heart of Broughshane Read more

New partnership helps unemployed people break new ground Read more

NIFHA launches 2020 housing association Global Sector Accounts Read more

More New Homes for Glenbryn Park Read more

Good Homes for Landmark Mourne Observer Letters Read more

Ministers praise success of cross border housing project Read more

NIFHA welcomes the announcement by the Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín MLA on housing today Read more

Alpha Housing planning to build over 200 new homes in the next 5 years after securing loan facility from Danske Bank Read more

Around the World in Five Nights Read more

NIFHA Briefing Note – House Sales Scheme Read more

Engage and ARK Launch Market-Leading Recruitment Partnership Read more

£1 Million in Support Read more

Banbridge Residents bond over Ancient Exercise Regime Read more

NIFHA collaborates in the #RuralHomesNI campaign Read more

Overcoming Barriers to the Social Housing Development Programme (SHDP) Read more

More calls, more support, more impact Read more

Over a quarter of a million calls Read more

UPDATED – DfC guidance document to support tenants & landlords published Read more

NIFHA welcomes announcement on re-opening of housing market Read more

Vote Team HAIP for REGIOSTARS Award Read more

NIFHA Members Response Read more

NIFHA welcomes reclassification legislation announcement Read more

Welfare reform mitigations to continue under contingency plan Read more

Reclassification delayed for at least a year Read more

Construction companies supporting essential works must comply with PHA guidelines – Finance Minister Read more

Covid-19 Updates, Guidance and Resources Read more

‘Housing support crucial in this crisis’ – Communities Minister Read more

Don’t let Coronavirus claims scare you into giving your money away – Danske Bank fraud expert warns Read more

DfI announces temporary changes to Pre-Application Community Consultation planning process Read more

CRISPP lobbies Minister for more SP funding Read more

NIFHA calls for action on Social Housing Development Programme Read more

Coronavirus: FAQs for Housing Association tenants, staff and sector partners Read more

Save the Dates – NIFHA Conferences Read more

Choice step in to help Kids Together in Belfast Read more

Office Closure and Working Arrangements due to Coronavirus Read more

Scammers still at work despite pandemic Read more

Benefit payments will still be paid for people who are self-isolating Read more

Ark Housing to invest £75m in 550 new homes Read more

Tackling Illegal Money Lending in Northern Ireland – PSNI Consultation Event Read more

Construction begins on £1.6m Choice Housing investment in Coleraine Read more

Clanmil plants 1,400 native trees in one week Read more

Housing sector launches UK-wide innovation programme Read more

Lone Worker Safety Training with Will Holland Read more

Welcome to our new website Read more

NIFHA welcomes extension Bedroom Tax mitigations Read more

NIFHA welcomes new report’s recognition that more social housing is urgently needed Read more

Key sector takeaways from New Decade, New Deal Read more

NIFHA welcomes new Minister’s pledge on mitigations, stresses need for urgent action Read more

Guest Blog: Helping nature flourish Read more

NIFHA calls on Secretary of State to urgently reverse reclassification and extend welfare mitigations Read more

NIFHA calls for urgent action as record number struggle to keep a roof over their heads Read more

Social housing sector ready to build on £1 bn impact Read more

Almost 9 in 10 homes unaffordable for people on Housing Benefit Read more

Educational video series for people living in supported living accommodation Read more

Radius secures planning for £11.5m mixed tenure development in Portstewart Read more

Clanmil marks opening of Shared Neighbourhood in Banbridge with Fun Day Read more

1,200 benefiting from EU Peace IV Housing Associations Integration Project Read more

Summer a ‘massive hurdle’ for local families Read more

Rural Housing celebrates 500th home Read more

Launch of £8.4m Choice scheme in Belfast Read more

Radius puts the Ritz back in cinema with launch of film programme for over-55s Read more

HAIP mixes things up in The Kitchen! Read more

Co-Ownership launches Steps to Buy NI to help aspiring homeowners Read more

‘A breath of fresh air’ – Abbeyfield & Wesley’s new Community Garden in Carrickfergus Read more

Housing Executive launches Community Involvement Strategy 2018-2023 Read more

New housing scheme first to use elements of Rural Housing’s Design Guide Read more

HAIP already making a difference in 28 neighbourhoods Read more

Housing Executive Consultation on Community Involvement Strategy Read more

Bumper programme for NIFHA 2018 Annual Conference! Read more

Winners Announced in Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association Doorstep Challenge Read more

Clanmil First for Factory Built Homes – can be erected in just one day! Read more

NIFHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018 Read more

Guest Blog: Housing Rights calls for a housing led review of DHPs Read more

Apex names new Chief Executive Read more

Regeneration and segregation in Belfast: rethinking the economics of peacebuilding Read more

Supporting People campaign short-listed for four CIPR awards Read more

Habinteg’s Big Lunch celebrates Diversity Read more

Clanmil Housing appoints new Chair Read more

Community Engagement – NIFHA Member Briefing Read more

House Sales Scheme – NIFHA and DfC briefing on Consultation Read more

Housing Associations Integration Project welcomes two new staff members Read more

Put your community engagement work in the spotlight Read more

Belfast’s inspirational Homeless World Cup teams secure £10k Co-Ownership grant Read more

Housing Federations across the UK say ‘flawed’ Universal Credit is causing debt and hardship for families in social housing Read more

Apex renew partnership with £100,000 pledge to Children in Crossfire Read more

Connswater marks 1,000th home with fun-filled Street Party Read more

Launch of €1.1m housing associations Peace IV project Read more

NIFHA welcomes Dept. for Communities consultation on the House Sales Scheme Read more

NIHE Complex Needs Awareness Seminar Read more

New FCA requirements for housing associations in Northern Ireland Read more

Picturing the Future with Habinteg Read more

Abbeyfield celebrates ‘Inspiring Volunteers’ at conference Read more

Time to promote a ‘property-renting democracy’ – Richard Ramsey, chief economist, Ulster Bank Read more

Co-Ownership marks 40 years with significant enhancements to its offering Read more

Protected: Development & Asset Management Conference 2018 Presentations Read more

Mixed-tenure could be the way forward in housing development – new report Read more

Choice opens first phase of £8m scheme in Ballymena Read more

Peace IV HAIP project now up and running Read more

Choice awards £560,000 construction contracts to Newry contractor Read more

Celebration time at Connswater and and Lisburn & Castlereagh CC’s new play park Read more

Member briefing on new legislation affecting housing associations Read more

GDPR has arrived! NIFHA Privacy Policy Read more

BOOK NOW for NIFHA’s 2018 Development & Asset Management Conference and Exhibition Read more

Groundbreaking celebrated at NB Housing’s new Forthriver scheme in Belfast Read more

15% Increase in Co-Ownership purchases as homebuyers struggle to save deposit Read more

Innovation in housing to help independent living Read more

Housing Executive Insight focuses on Affordability in the Private Housing Market Sector Read more

NIFHA Development & Asset Management Conference & Exhibition 2018 Read more

Guest Blog: Michael McDonnell, Choice, on Rethinking Social Housing Read more

NIFHA and 24housing announce Media Partnership Read more

Radius Housing and Barclays announce £50 million funding package Read more

NIFHA Member Briefing – Financial Transactions Capital Read more

Housing associations overcome challenges to exceed building targets Read more

HAIP PEACE IV project update Read more

Contractor appointed for £10m Choice housing scheme in West Belfast Read more

Co-Ownership Social Fund Read more

Artist Terry Bradley opens Ark’s new £3.7m supported living scheme in Bangor Read more

WINNERS OF NORTHERN IRELAND EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2018 ANNOUNCED Read more

Supporting Tenants with Universal Credit Read more

Free ICO briefing on GDPR for Housing Associations Read more

Radius granted planning for £35m development, with 244 homes, at Visteon site Read more

NIFHA office closed due to adverse weather Read more

NIFHA office closed due to adverse weather Read more

Guest Blog: Martin McCarthy, Charity Bank Read more

18 new apartments from Habinteg in Coalisland Read more

Have your say! – Dept. for Communities Consultation on PIP assessment Read more

Cameron House dedicated to pioneer of social housing Read more

Support services in Northern Ireland “on the edge” of collapse, housing experts warn Read more

Choice success at CIBSE Awards Read more

FREE WORKSHOP on Supporting Tenants with Universal Credit – Derry/Londonderry Read more

Supporting Tenants with Universal Credit Read more

Gap of €57bn per year on funding for affordable housing – European Commission Report Read more

NIHE Independent Reference Group on fire safety in tower blocks publishes its findings Read more

Upcoming training with SDM at NIFHA Read more

Best of luck to Apex’s new ‘Food Club’ Read more

Have your say on the Northern Ireland Budgetary Outlook 2018-20 Read more

Double dementia care awards honours for Abbeyfield & Wesley Read more

CIH Pre-Tenancy workshop Read more

DfC briefing on reclassification of housing associations as private sector bodies Read more

Finance and Governance Training for NIFHA members Read more

NI Housing Council Awards – deadline extended Read more

New NIFHA Focus group on Training and Conferences Read more

NIFHA’s submission to DfC Social Housing Allocations Review consultation Read more

Survey for policymakers and practitioners Read more

Alpha Christmas Fayre a festive delight! Read more

NIFHA 2017 Finance Conference Photo Gallery Read more

Impact Card 2015/16 Read more

NI housing associations spend £289m to meet target despite mounting challenges Read more

We’re hiring! Read more

NIFHA 2017 Finance Conference on 22nd November at the Stormont Hotel – Have you booked yet? Read more

Road users urged to take extra care with first frost of the winter due in some areas Read more

Your chance to take part in a free heat loss monitoring trial Read more

NIFHA Member’s Briefing Session: The Fundamental Review of Social Housing Allocations Read more

Triangle named Best Housing Association at Social Enterprise Awards Read more

Paul Armstrong has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive of NIFHA Read more

NIFHA and partners bring Energy Roadshow to tenants to mark Energy Week, 30th October to 5th November Published on: 27 October, 2017 Read more

NIFHA Welcomes Government U-Turn on LHA Cap Read more

NIFHA Finance Conference – 22 Nov – Stormont Hotel Read more

#KeepSP_NI Campaign continues to gather momentum Read more

Ark Housing launch new Tenant Participation Strategy Read more

Donard Fold win Best Kept Award Read more

New housing links with Boston, MA Read more

Abbeyfield & Wesley join forces with Choice to open new supported sheltered house for older people in Bangor Read more

#NIFHA17 round-up by Peter Shanks Read more

Congratulations to Radius and the care team at Spelga Mews Read more

NIFHA Annual Conference 2017 photo gallery Read more

Habinteg secures £10m in finance for major housing programme Read more

Make your voice heard in NIHE housing allocations review public consultation Read more

Inside Housing covers NIFHA Annual Conference Read more

Universal Credit – NIFHA and partners lobby for change Read more

Energenius seeking partners for heat retention tool pilot study Read more

Abbeyfield & Wesley open NI’s first ever Magical Memory Garden Read more

Supporting People Campaign enters new phase with provider Open Days Read more

Special NI Brexit deal ‘crucial’ – NIFHA Read more

Demand increasing in Northern Ireland for shared ownership housing Read more

Are you ready for Universal Credit? Read more

Fun Day celebrates opening of Radius Housing’s new homes at Fort Development Read more

Ark announces ambitious plans on 30th anniversary Read more

Housing experts to address extensive changes in sector Read more

Applying for Housing Benefit Online Read more

Triangle manager appointed to European board Read more

NIFHA Annual Conference 2017 programme line-up Read more

New video from Co-Ownership on Rent to Own Read more

Clanmil hosts 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day in Belfast Read more

Radius Housing helping Hospice Read more

Supporting People campaign moves up a gear in fight to protect services Read more

Learn more about the Digital Age Project Read more

New Communications Officer at NIFHA Read more

Local Housing Allowance Update Read more

NIFHA welcomes report on impact of welfare changes Read more

‘Housing Hero’ Leslie Morrell receives Lifetime Achievement Award Read more

Palmerston Care Home in East Belfast wins ‘inspirational achievement in dementia” award Read more

Triangle Housing Association marks national Learning Disability Week through its Progression to Employment scheme Read more

Happy 25th Rural Read more

Pupils have Designs on a Shared Future at new Housing Schemes Read more

NIFHA response to Grenfell Tower fire Read more

GUEST BLOG: John Paterson, Director, ARK Consultancy Read more

Rosetta Cottages to be restored Read more

BLOG: Universal Credit – Learning from Scotland Read more

Perfect name for new dementia housing scheme Read more

Habinteg Housing Association acquires 30 new homes in east Belfast from Hagan Homes for £3.3 million Read more

NIFHA’s first Development and Asset Management Conference and Exhibition at St. George’s Market Read more

Award win for Clanmil Housing’s Procurement Team Read more

BLOG: Discovering the ‘social heart’ of the NI housing sector Read more

Tenancy Fraud Key Amnesty – 1st – 31st May 2017 Read more

Co-Ownership Housing launches new social fund Read more

Welfare Reform Awareness Sessions Read more

Merged Housing Association Reveals New Name and Major Investment Plans Read more

Volunteering is “part of who we are” at Abbeyfield and Wesley Read more

Clanmil Housing Group – 40 Years of Fantastic Homes Read more

Ulster University – Annual Student Conference Read more

Building Northern Ireland’s Future NIFHA Manifesto for 2017 Assembly Elections Read more

Connswater Chair #1 UK Housing Power Player Read more

NIFHA response to Rates Rethink Read more

NIFHA response to Proposals to seek reversal of the reclassification of registered Social Housing providers in NI Read more

Merger to Boost Conservation & Social Home Delivery Read more

Housing associations and PSNI join forces to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour Read more

Promise to mitigate Bedroom Tax must be honoured say housing associations Read more

Local Young Poets Wax Lyrical about Older Generation Read more

Castleton Technology Roadshow Read more