Wales
The following issue updates are available for Wales.
Climate change
26 May 2010 | A summary is provided for members on the Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and Communities and Local Government (CLG) 'Warm Homes, Greener Homes: A Strategy for Household Energy Management' report, which sets out a 'pay-as-you-save' model for residential property eco-upgrades. This is likely to be taken forward in the Energy Security and Green Economy Bill in the coming Parliamentary year.
CML Cymru: developments in retail policy and lending
10 June 2009 | This page provides an update on developments in retail policy and lending issues in Wales and the work of the CML Cmyru.
Contaminated Land
30 July 2010 | This sets out lenders' current position on contaminated land.
Housing Corporation (delegation) etc Act 2006
3 November 2009 | This paper provides a brief overview of the Act, which received Royal Assent in July 2006 and came into effect immediately. The Act addresses problems caused by the Housing Corporation incorrectly granting consents to registered social landlords.
Low-cost home-ownership
1 April 2010 | Updated to highlight new guidance on shared owners at risk of possession. Also updated to include details of the new shared ownership leases to be implemented by 6 April 2010. The new leases give lenders additional protection.
Social housing funding and regulation in Wales
14 May 2009 | This page provides an up to date account of social housing sector issues in Wales. It highlights issues relevant to lending for the housing association sector there.
Tenancy deposit protection
1 December 2009 | This provides an overview of the schemes for tenancy deposit protection introduced on 6 April 2007.
