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The deregulation measures relating to social housing in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 are going to have a more significant effect on the sector’s ethos and operation than any piece of housing legislation in the last 20 years.

The latest Legal 500 guide has been published and we are delighted to have been recognised again for our excellent work in a number of our core practice areas.

Any strong antisocial behaviour (“ASB”) case, whether the remedy sought be an Injunction or possession, rests on the presentation of detailed and compelling witness evidence at Court of both the incidents of ASB behaviour and the impact upon residents.

Devonshires has further strengthened its corporate team with the appointment of James Lyons as a partner.

Devonshires is acting for Cantref on its proposed merger with Wales & West Housing Association. The shareholders of Cantref have now approved the proposed merger.

Following a tendering process, we are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to the CHIC Legal Panel.

The Hyde Group and Sovereign Housing Association have completed a stock swap involving more than 1,400 homes.

The last 12 months has seen unprecedented change in the social housing sector. In addition to the implications of last year’s summer Budget, the VRTB settlement and ONS reclassification, the government has shone the spotlight on housing associations for not using their public subsidy to build new homes.

The Hyde Group and Sovereign Housing Association have completed a stock swap involving more than 1,400 homes.

Loddon Homes Limited has recently received confirmation from the HCA of its registration as a for-profit Registered Provider

Last week, AHF issued £161 million of bonds for seven RPs, at 35 basis points over gilts. The all in cost of the bonds was 2.61 per cent.

Two Housing associations based in the South of England, The Hyde Group and Mount Green Housing Association, have swapped ownership of over 300 tenanted homes. We acted for The Hyde Group in this matter.