Insight
Six steps to contract management success
18/09/25
The importance of robust contract management is coming to the forefront with the RSH.
Insight
New corporate offence – failure to prevent fraud
09/09/25
From 1 September 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced a significant new corporate criminal offence: failure to prevent fraud.
Insight
Equality Act and Disrepair: Capsticks Roundtable
15/08/25
Capsticks’ Local Government team recently hosted a Roundtable event, which was attended by representatives from several of London’s most prominent Borough Councils.
Insight
Rent Convergence: Sector leaders weigh in at Capsticks roundtable
14/08/25
The financial pressures facing registered providers (RPs) are well known, with the rent cap and previous rent reductions leaving a lasting impact.
Insight
Housing case alert: August 2025
13/08/25
In this month’s Housing case alert, our experts Natalie Hurst, Samantha Rutter and Raihan Khoyratee summarise the housing cases following the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and the Court of Appeal recent hearings.
Insight
Mortgagee protection clause under the spotlight in Westminster City Council v Gems House Residences Chiltern Street Ltd
24/07/25
This insight will consider the role of MPCs, the court’s reasoning in this case, and the wider implications for the social housing sector.
Podcast
Podcast: An in depth guide to The Consumer Standards Regulations – Episode 1
22/07/25
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.
Podcast
Podcast: An in depth guide to The Consumer Standards Regulations – Episode 2
22/07/25
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.
Insight
Housing case alert: July 2025
14/07/25
Our team of housing specialists are pleased to share the latest cases and court decision updates that have taken place in recent month.
Insight
The Procurement Act 2023: The consultation on further reforms to public procurement is now open
01/07/25
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.
Insight
The Spending Review – a boost for the social housing sector
12/06/25
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has announced a series of investments and measures as part of the Government’s Spending Review.
Insight
Using Existing Assets to Drive Investment and Development in Light of the Spending Review
11/06/25
The recent Spending Review delivered good news for social housing providers, including local authorities and Registered Providers (RPs).