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Right to buy – what you need to know

Roof tops in Headingley, Leeds.

The Government recently announced that they were looking to extend Right to Buy to housing association tenants, with government pledging to build a new social home for every one sold. So, what does that mean for you and what should you do if you are interested? Read our quick guide below:  To be eligible for

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Award winning Riverside rolls out smart technology installation after successful pilot

Riverside is installing 1,500 Switchee Smart Thermostats into its customers’ homes following a successful pilot of the technology, which has helped identify and prioritise repairs and support residents at risk of fuel poverty. The installations are part of Riverside’s boiler replacement, empty homes and property repair programmes. Data from the Switchee devices, sent via the

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Work starts on major new extra care development in Workington

Work is now underway on an exciting £19million extra care scheme in Workington, which will offer 107 affordable homes and a range of community facilities. Work on the scheme, which is being developed by Riverside in partnership with housebuilders Atkinson Homes, is now underway after planning permission was granted with a planned completion date of

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Work starts on new 268-home development in Winsford

Work is underway on a 268-home development in Winsford, part of Riverside’s ongoing commitment to provide affordable homes for local people. The development, located behind the Verdin Exchange, is being delivered in partnership with QWEST, which is a joint venture between EQUANS and Cheshire West and Chester Council. Riverside will deliver 100 affordable homes (of

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Switched on: Riverside wins Energy Efficiency Award

We’re really pleased to have won a top award at the North West Energy Efficiency Awards last week. The awards celebrate energy efficiency schemes and encourages best practice within the energy and housing sectors. Riverside won the Regional Vulnerable Customer Support Organisation of the Year award with Switchee, for showing a commitment to improving the

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Cambridge Young Futures Partnership

We’re delighted to be part of the newly launched Young Futures Partnership delivering housing related support to young people across Cambridgeshire. As a partner in the Young Futures Partnership (YFP) we are pleased to share that we have been awarded the Young People’s Housing Related Support service, which provides support and accommodation for young people

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Early Day Motion calls for long-term funding to support homeless veterans

With Armed Forces Day approaching, Wendy Chamberlain MP has submitted an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to commit to long – term sustainable funding and the provision of specialist support for veterans at risk of homelessness. The motion welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to end veterans’ rough sleeping by 2024, and thanks Riverside,

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Riverside stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

Riverside stands in solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine in their time of crisis. We have a proud history of providing support and accommodation to those fleeing conflict from around the world and we are ready to work with our partner agencies to help extend the hand of friendship to Ukrainian citizens who may

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