The housing market is undergoing a period of rapid change, with a leading campaign group urging the government to do more to capitalise on the number of empty homes.

Recent property price data has pointed to a slowdown in the rate of growth and even, in some cases, reverses, as the market cools for the first time in decades following years of dramatic double digit growth in most regions across the country.

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Teignbridge council has announced it is to become the first local authority in the county of Devon to pilot a property maintenance scheme, it has been revealed.

In forming links as network partners with the Devon Care and Repair Handyperson Scheme, those working for the public sector body aim to carry out quick and effective repairs to homes.

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Housing Hartlepool has been commended in a recent report by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

According to the institution, the housing body for the town offers its residents a "good" service and as such has received a two star rating.

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Positive achievements between Liverpool city council and its network partners have been highlighted in a new report published by the Audit Commission.

The local authority’s strong record of cooperation has helped to deliver refurbished homes, reductions in crime and disorder, improved life expectancy and action to help improve the health of children and young adults, the report stated.

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Two bodies operating within the public sector have become network partners, it has emerged.

St Matthew Housing, a rehousing charity based in Bury St Edmunds, is to pool its resources with Springboard which supports more than 5,000 people who are homeless or living in unsuitable accommodation across London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

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