Homes England has released detailed guidance for bidding into the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026–2036, setting out what organisations need to evidence when the application window opens at 1pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

On 27 January 2026, Inside Housing published their risk register survey. Undertaken each year, Inside Housing examines the financial reports of 100 housing associations to identify the main risks impacting organisations for the 2024/25 financial year.

The Regulator of Social Housing (the Regulator) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its consumer standards

The 2025 Budget introduces a new range of policy measures. Although it does not include new housing specific initiatives, it comes on the back of a number of housing measures that were introduced in the Spending Review in June.

At Capsticks, we are committed to promoting innovative and financially sound solutions to the UK's most pressing legal and socio-economic challenges.

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.