All regulation articles
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CommentHealthy Homes Standard: what the new daylight rules mean for affordable housing delivery
Daylight is no longer just a consideration if requested for planning, it is now an affordable housing funding issue, writes Mike Scanlan
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NewsCIH concerned new competence and conduct requirements may ‘not be taken seriously’ by RPs if wound into existing standard
RSH to review feedback as CIH expresses “surprise” at proposal to incorporate requirements into revised Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard
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CommentCompetence, conduct, and culture: Why housing standards matter more than ever
As a key consultation closes, Gavin Smart advises the government against downplaying the significance of the new competence and conduct requirements
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NewsCIH urges Scottish government to implement professionalism standard in social housing charter
New regulatory approach would ‘ensure more consistency in staff development’ says CIH Scotland director as Scotland’s Housing Festival gets underway in Glasgow
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NewsRPs’ repairs spend continues to rise but development ‘suppressed’ ahead of SAHP bidding
RSH analysis shows Q4 2025 figure was 9% up on previous quarter
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CommentHousebuilders’ sales teams must be clued up on competition rules and stick to them
The Competition and Markets Authority last year probed seven housebuilders suspected of exchanging competitively sensitive information.The watchdog’s executive director Juliette Enser explains what housebuilders need to do to avoid following into a similar trap.
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NewsNHF calls for housing associations to be exempt from Economic Crime Levy
Trade body says charge will reduce borrowing capacity of sector by £224m in 2026/27
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NewsSocial landlords widely inconsistent in the way they are triaging hazards under Awaab’s law, says Housemark
Analysis by benchmarking firm reveals social landlords largely meeting new requirements that came into effect in October but there are issues around interpretation and capacity
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NewsOmbudsman issues new compensation guidance for social landlords in drive for consistency
Richard Blakeway wants a “single vision of fair compensation” paid to residents across the sector
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NewsSocial landlords operating heat networks now subject to greater regulation
NHF and CIH urge providers to make sure they understand new Ofgem requirements
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NewsDecent Homes Standard: Government drops plan for mandatory floor coverings following concern from sector
Pennycook says revamped standard balances cost of improving existing stock with need to boost supply
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NewsRent convergence will be phased in with £2 uplift from 2028, Pennycook confirms
Long-awaited detail of policy to align rents on similiar properties is revealed in ministerial statement
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NewsBlakeway confirms tenure as Housing Ombudsman will end in July
No further extensions to former London deputy mayor’s time in watchdog role
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NewsRSH confirms 1.8% fee increase for large RPs and 5% for councils
Jonathan Walters says fees unspent in 2025/26 will be reimbursed
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NewsSocial housing regulator considers striking small housing association off the register
The Regulator of Social Housing’s enforcement actions comes after Pivotal failed to resolve “serious regulatory concerns”.
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NewsBSR warns of risks around transfer slab construction
Regulator urges building owners to seek professional advice if they are concerned
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator will allow staged applications for single tower projects at gateway 2
‘It could prove to be key’ BSR believes change could speed up building control approval process
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NewsGosport latest council to receive lowest C4 consumer grading from regulator
’Fundamental changes’ needed to improve services after multiple serious failings found
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NewsRegulator places for-profit provider Keystage CIC on gradings under review list
Keystage is a small, specialist provider operating in North Hertfordshire and Luton
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CommentWhy Supreme Court nutrient neutrality ruling is a win-win for nature and housing developers
A recent court ruling has provided crucial clarity which could pave the way for more projects, writes Jeremy Gardiner