24 Jul, 2024 New Shared Ownership affordability guidance: Are you ready for 31 July? By Narin Masera Samantha Grix On 31 July 2024, the transitional period for implementation of the updated Affordability Guidance for shared ownership in Part 6B of the...
09 Jul, 2024 Key Points from the First Round of Consumer Gradings By Sharon Thandi Today the Regulator of Social Housing (the Regulator) has published its first round of consumer gradings for Registered Providers (RPs)...
27 Jun, 2024 Devonshires advise Southern Housing on establishment of £1 billion EMTN Programme By Rachel Orgill-Harris We are delighted to have acted for Southern Housing on the establishment of its £1 billion EMTN Programme, which was published on 18th...
06 Jun, 2024 Data Sharing to ensure tenant safety under the new Consumer Standards: Our top tips By Hetal Ruparelia Georgia Maskell Required Outcome 1.3 of the Safety and Quality Standard requires registered providers (RPs), when acting as landlords, to take all...
05 Jun, 2024 Shared Ownership and section 166 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 By Jatinder Bhamber Mark Foxcroft Shared ownership is in the spotlight again following the recent judgment in the County Court case of Sovereign Network Homes v Ms Vanessa...
03 Jun, 2024 Key Takeaways and Insights from UKREiiF 2024 By Elle Wooding “Connecting people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment”, the UKREiiF...
16 May, 2024 Without Prejudice v's Protected Conversation: What's the Difference? By Katie Maguire There are certain situations where an employer may want to have an off the record conversation with an employee, meaning their...
09 May, 2024 RSH Fees Consultation Published - what does this mean for your organisation By Sharon Thandi The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published the outcome of its consultation on changes to its fee principles and confirmed fee...
03 May, 2024 Common Weaknesses in Housing Association Anti-money Laundering Compliance By Rachel Orgill-Harris Whilst the number of suspicious activity reports made by housing associations to the National Crime Agency has historically been very...
30 Apr, 2024 Appointment of a Health and Safety Lead By Kathryn Kligerman Section 10 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 amended the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 so that a duty is placed upon...
04 Apr, 2024 Rent settlement extended By Gemma Bell In a welcome move for many housing associations who are in the process of revisiting business plans, the Government confirmed yesterday...
03 Apr, 2024 Procurement Act 2023: New draft Procurement Regulations and Guidance published By Kris Kelliher Following its consultation process the Government has now published the draft Procurement Regulations 2024 implementing certain aspects...