Merton Council praised as HIPs become compulsory
New Government legislation means anyone selling their home now has to provide a Home Information Pack, not just those selling three and four-bedroomed properties. But while some estate agents are […]
Category Archives: Housing
PHOTOCALL: Merton Council hands over keys to Tadworth
Where: Raven Housing Trust office, Marbles Way, Tadworth, SurreyWhen: 19 December Time: 12.30-2.30pm What: Councillor Diane Neil Mills will ceremonially hand over a key to Raven Chief Executive Nicholas Harris […]
Council agrees to prepare for housing transfer
Merton Council agreed last week to consult its tenants about transferring its housing from council ownership to a Registered Social Landlord (RSL). The decision was made in a bid to […]
Scrutiny Shaping Merton for the Better
Merton Council has heard of the `exciting opportunities’ that the Overview and Scrutiny function can play in shaping the borough for the better. Overview and Scrutiny is the way that […]
Local Land Charges Search
On 1 August 2007 the government will introduce the nationwide Home Information Pack (HIP) initiative. Homeowners wanting to sell a house with four bedrooms or more will need to complete […]
Harland estate gets surveyed
Merton Council has made the decision to survey the properties on the Harland Estate to establish any presence of asbestos and what condition it is in. Invicta Analytical Services has […]
Merton Council tenants living in Tadworth vote for £2.4 million investment to improve their homes
Tenants at Tadworth Estate have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the proposal to transfer to Raven Housing Trust, a local social landlord. More than 74% of tenants who took part […]
Tadworth residents to review management of housing
Tadworth residents to review management of housing stock In a bid to improve upon the quality of homes in the Tadworth Estate, local tenants and leaseholders are being asked to […]
Merton to review management of housing stock
In a bid to meet the Government’s national Decent Homes 2010 standard to provide better homes and services for local residents, the London Borough of Merton is looking at different […]
Tenants’ chance to rate satisfaction
The Merton Council tenants’ satisfaction survey is in full swing with 2000 households in council-owned property being randomly selected to take part. The survey aims to get the views of […]