RSH due to consult on revised economic standards next year
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has called on the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to acknowledge how locally-led regeneration can improve the quality and quantity of social housing stock in its updated approach to economic regulation.
The body, which has more than 440 members, responded to the government’s ‘More and better social homes’ call for evidence ahead of a formal consultation on revised economic standards due 2027. It argued that housing-led regeneration directly increases new supply by replacing obsolete homes.
RSH said it wants to “future proof” economic regulation so landlords can build more homes, maintain quality and stay financially resilient.
Tracy Harrison, NHC chief executive, said: “Many of our members play a key placemaking role, so this must be acknowledged and accounted for. Social housing providers in the North are already working closely with mayors as strategic delivery partners, particularly through housing partnerships.
”As devolution deepens, the need for collaboration around places and mayoral priorities will become even more important, so regulation must reflect this wider role of housing providers.”
RSH’s call for evidence was published in June 2026, with the deadline for submissions passing yesterday (30 September). RSH’s current economic standards have not been updated for a decade
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