On 1 April 2024, The Regulator of Social Housing (Regulator) began its new inspection programme for large landlords under the rewritten consumer standards.

From 27 October 2025, the first phase of Awaab’s Law will come into force for the social rented sector.

From 1 September 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced a significant new corporate criminal offence: failure to prevent fraud.

The financial pressures facing registered providers (RPs) are well known, with the rent cap and previous rent reductions leaving a lasting impact.

This insight will consider the role of MPCs, the court’s reasoning in this case, and the wider implications for the social housing sector.

In episode 1 of The Consumer Regulations Standards podcast series, Daniel Fitzpatrick and Darren Hooker explore the background, and inspection process of the Regulator for Social Housing.

Welcome to the second Episode in our Consumer Standards Regulations series. In our second episode, our experts Daniel Fitzpatrick and Darren Hooker are joined by Jonathan Driscoll, Assistant Director of Engagement at the Regulator for Social Housing.

Four months into the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and change is afoot. The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation in relation to proposed changes to the PA23.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has announced a series of investments and measures as part of the Government’s Spending Review.

The recent Spending Review delivered good news for social housing providers, including local authorities and Registered Providers (RPs).

As temperatures soared outside, the atmosphere inside the Social Housing Finance Conference was cool, calm and collected.

In her Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves discussed how government spending will achieve the government’s promise to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029, largely through grant funding top-ups and planning reforms.