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The following sections provide you with a comprehensive listing of organisations and links affecting the housing and regeneration sectors. If you would like to add a link please email info@consultcih.co.uk

Homes and Communities Agency
Homes and Communities Agency

National Housing Federation
National Housing Federation

A1 Council Exchange

Home exchange website for council and housing association tenants.

Architecture Centre Network

Independent body which coordinates, supports and advances the work of architecture and related centres in the UK.

Australasian Housing Information Network

Website providing research, statistics and policy information on housing issues in Australia.

Belfast and Lisburn Women's Aid

Woman only organisation providing refuge and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence.

Building and Social Housing Foundation

Independent research and education institute which conducts research into residential housing.

Canadian Housing and Renewal Association

Canadian non-profit organization that promotes access to affordable housing and seeks to heighten awareness of affordable housing issues.

Care & Repair England

Charity set up to improve the housing and living conditions of older people and disabled people.

Catholic Housing Aid Society

Christian housing charity which campaigns on homelessness issues and offers housing advice services.

Communities Scotland

Executive Agency of the Scottish Executive with responsibility for housing and community regeneration.

Confederation of Co-Operative Housing

The UK organisation for housing co-operatives, tenant-controlled housing organisations and regional federations of housing co-ops.

Dataspring

Local Housing Markets Database containing information on rents, house prices, and other socio-economic data.

DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government)

The DCLG website provides a wide range of housing policy information including consultation papers, research and statistics.

Emerging Role of Sheltered Housing - ERoSH

National consortium for sheltered housing providers, working to increase awareness and knowledge of sheltered housing.

Empty Homes Agency

An independent pressure group tackling the problems of England's empty homes.

Federation of Master Builders

The FMB is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing over 13,000 small & medium sized building companies.

Foyer Federation

National organisation which represents, supports and promotes the work of Foyers.

Gold Service

Gold Service evaluation report.

Habitat for Humanity - Great Britain

Christian housing charity working with volunteers and communities around the world to build affordable housing for people in need.

Homes and Communities Agency

Public body responsible for funding and regulating housing associations in England.

Homeswapper

A mutual exchange website for council and housing association tenants and social landlords.

Housing Advice Northern Ireland

Housing advice website developed by Shelter, the Housing Rights Service and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Housing in Wales

Website for news, views and links to welsh housing related issues.

Housing Rights Service (Northern Ireland)

An independent organisation working to eradicate homelessness and poor housing in Northern Ireland.

HousingConnections.com

Social Housing website featuring events, jobs, news and best practice information.

Housingnet

Housing information resource site including a comprehensive directory of RSLs in the UK.

Independent Housing Ombudsman

The Independent Housing Ombudsman Scheme deals with disputes between landlords and tenants in England.

Institute of Housing for South Africa

Membership organisation which promotes the creation of sustainable housing environments by housing practitioners in South Africa.

Institute of Housing for South Africa - 2004 Conference

National Housing Conference of the Institute for Housing of South Africa.

London Tenants Federation

Organisation which aims to represent and provide a voice for London's council tenants.

Mutual Home Exchange

Bulletin Board website offering houses for exchange nationally.

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

Housing and community development organisation in the USA advocating the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans.

National House Building Council

The world's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, setting standards and providing protection for new home buyers.

National Housing Federation

Membership organisation representing the independent social housing sector.

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

NIHE is the regional housing authority for Northern Ireland.

People for Action

National network of housing and regeneration organisations.

Regen.net

Website offering a gateway to sources of information on regeneration and a means of sharing experience and good practice.

ROOM@RTPI Associations

A forum for those involved in housing, planning and regeneration. Includes the Community Planning Forum, ROOM for All - the RTPI Housing Network and the Politicians in Planning Association.

Royal Institute of British Architects

Membership organisation for architects whose purpose is to advance architecture and promote excellence in the profession.

Royal Town Planning Institute

Membership organisation for professional planners which aims to to advance the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public.

Rural Housing Scotland

Charity which helps rural communities across Scotland develop practical solutions to local housing problems.

Rural Housing Trust

Charity providing affordable housing for local people in English villages.

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Membership organisation promoting the work of housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland.

Scottish Letting Agency

Property lettings site with content aimed at Landlords, Tenants & Service Providers within the Scottish property market.

Scottish Youth Housing Network

Website and newsletter of the Scottish Youth Housing Network.

Sustainability Works

Website for anyone interested in adopting a sustainable approach to housing development and regeneration.

Sustainable Homes

Organisation promoting sustainable development issues, and encouraging HA's to adopt sustainable policies and practices.

Tenant Participation Advisory Service

National non-profit making organisation providing information, advice, training and consultancy on tenant participation in housing.

The House Builders Federation

Trade federation for private sector housebuilders and voice of the house building industry in England and Wales.

Welsh Federation of Housing Associations

The representative body for independent social landlords in Wales.

Welsh Housing Quarterly

Independent housing and regeneration magazine for and about Wales.

Womens Aid

National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.