These circulars are relevant to people looking for information on the management of housing in Wales.
Some of these circulars are Registered Social Landlord (RSL) circulars. The RSL circulars include reference numbers in their titles and these start 'RSL', for instance 'RSL 01/06'. These circulars provide guidance to support the Regulatory Code for Housing Associations Registered in Wales. They also offer advice on good practice and other Assembly policies. They will, over time, replace all of the former Tai Cymru circulars.
The remainder of the circulars have reference numbers starting 'NAFWC'. These NAFWC circulars may also be relevant to Registered Social Landlords.
01/05/11
This circular sets out guidance on the format for 30 year financial forecasts that Housing associations are required to prepare and submit.
01/04/11
This circular advises Housing Associations on when to send us their financial and other data for 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.
01/11/10
This circular gives guidance on permitted payments and benefits to staff and Board members of housing associations in Wales.
04/08/10
This circular explains the requirements for housing associations registered in Wales who wish to create or change group structures.
15/07/10
This circular guides housing associations in Wales to advice for residents about what associations need to do to meet the Regulatory Code.
17/05/10
This circular sets out guidance for submitting 30 year business plans by Registered Social Landlord’s (RSL’s).
01/05/10
This Circular sets out guidance for Housing Associations in Wales in respect of internal controls.
01/04/10
This circular advises Housing Associations on the timetable to submit financial and other data to us between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2011.
01/11/09
Self Assessment is one of the core elements of the new regulatory framework we are introducing for Housing Associations.
08/07/09
Guidance for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) about preparing financial statements.
01/07/09
This circular gives guidance to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) about the requirements of section 9 of the Housing Act 1996. It offers guidance on applying for consent for disposals under section 9 and other relevant legislations.
17/06/09
This circular sets out guidance for submitting 30 year business plans by Registered Social Landlord’s (RSL’s).
01/04/09
This circular advises Housing Associations on the timetable of submission of financial and other data to the Housing Directorate for 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010.
02/02/09
This circular sets out requirements for housing associations for internal controls, internal audit, and reporting on internal financial controls.
02/02/09
This circular indicates to housing associations in Wales good practice advice on site layout design.
02/02/09
This circular explains how Housing Associations should achieve best practice in the procurement of construction works.
02/02/09
This circular guides housing associations in Wales to good practice guidance regarding standards for tackling anti-social behaviour.
02/02/09
This circular points housing associations in Wales to good practice guidance on allocations and homelessness.
02/02/09
This circular directs housing associations in Wales to good practice guidance on tenant participation.
02/02/09
This circular summarises statutory regulations covering the right to acquire.
02/02/09
This circular is designed to help plan the development of extra care housing.
02/02/09
This circular outlines the process by which bids for Social Housing Grant (SHG) can be made, how SHG is allocated, and how development programmes are agreed.
02/02/09
This circular explains the requirements for all new dwellings and for existing and rehabilitated dwellings built by housing associations.
02/02/09
This circular sets out criteria for registering a local housing company with the National Assembly for Wales.
02/02/09
This circular indicates to housing associations in Wales a code of guidance on anti-social behaviour.
02/02/09
This circular guides housing associations in Wales to good practice guidance on the use of introductory and starter tenancies.
02/02/09
This circular provides clarification for housing associations in Wales on how the European Commission (EC) procurement directives apply to contracts awarded.
02/02/09
This circular directs housing associations in Wales to guidance to help in developing and delivering responsive services for asylum seekers and refugees.
02/02/09
This circular endorses model rules, memorandum and articles of association for Community Housing Mutuals in Wales.
02/02/09
This circular gives the minimum requirements for housing associations in Wales for the levels of move-on from non-permanent housing for people with support needs.
02/02/09
This circular points housing associations in Wales to a guide to preventing, managing and resolving neighbour disputes.
02/02/09
This circular indicates to housing associations in Wales guidance on resident involvement and support for residents’ groups.
02/02/09
This circular signposts housing associations registered in Wales to good practice advice on developing interventions to prevent homelessness.
02/02/09
This circular guides housing associations in Wales to advice for residents about what associations need to do to meet the Regulatory Code.
02/02/09
This circular directs housing associations in Wales to guidance on how they should apply the principles of best value to their work.
02/02/09
This circular points housing associations in Wales to good practice guidance on voids and low demand.
02/02/09
This circular indicates housing associations in Wales receiving stock transferred from local authorities to guidance on housing stock transfer.
02/02/09
This circular guides housing associations in Wales to a report and good practice guidance on rent arrears and housing benefit.
02/02/09
This circular directs housing associations in Wales to guidance on the assessment and achievement of the Welsh Housing Quality Standard.
02/02/09
This circular points housing associations in Wales to the Black and Minority Ethnic Housing Action Plan for Wales and good practice guidance.
02/02/09
This circular gives guidance on permitted payments and benefits to staff and Board members of housing associations registered in Wales.
31/07/07
This circular advises Housing Associations of the intention of Regulation and Finance Managers to attend Board meetings.
19/03/07
This circular has been suspended.
16/03/07
Guidance telling Registered Social Landlords how to submit their 30 year financial plans to the Welsh Assembly Government.
01/07/06
An explanation of when we may pay Social Housing Grant to Registered Social Landlords for the purpose of making a dwelling suitable for a disabled tenant.
01/07/06
The requirements Registered Social Landlords must meet when creating or changing group structures.
22/03/06
This circular tells Registered Social Landlords that the Regulatory Code for Housing Associations Registered in Wales has been revised and reissued. The Code dated March 2006 replaces the version dated March 2005.
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