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Big changes are coming for heat networks – are you ready?

By Luke Beard · 5 January 2026

Heat networks are entering a major new regulatory era, with Ofgem set to become the statutory regulator from 2026. For …

Navigating Change: An Interim Leader’s Perspective on Social Housing

By David Guy · 16 December 2025

The social housing sector faces unprecedented challenges from regulatory pressures and building safety concerns to rising customer expectations and stretched …

“3 Perspectives” to assure RSL Financial Planning and Resilience

By Kirsty Wells · 16 December 2025

We have launched our new innovative service designed specifically for Scottish Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) – 3 Perspectives. We provide …

Is Scottish housing ready for Net Zero?

Net Zero and Decarbonisation in Scottish Housing

By Luke Beard · 10 December 2025

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) recently revealed a stark reality: fewer than one in three registered social landlords (RSLs) in …

Luke Beard on the stage at HOMES UK talking about retrofit strategies.

Making Retrofit Stack Up: Your “Why” Matters More Than You Think

By Luke Beard · 4 December 2025

At the end of November, I had the privilege of speaking alongside Margaret Goddard, Antoine Pellet, and Ben Lambon Ralph …

Providing Safe and Decent Homes – Housing Sector Risk Profile 2025

By David Guy · 3 December 2025

The Regulator of Social Housing’s 2025 risk profile places safe and decent homes at the forefront. With Awaab’s Law now …

RSH Sector Risk Profile 2025

Good governance – getting it right in changing times

By Léann Hearne · 1 December 2025

Anyone that is either on a Board or working with a Board right now in housing, is likely feeling the …

A Christmas Carol inspired future of housing blog

A Christmas Carol for Social Housing

By Adam Borrie · 1 December 2025

A reflection on the past, present and future of social housing through the lens of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, exploring …

ARK Amble 2025 – Marching Millions of Steps!

By Pete Evans · 1 December 2025

In this year’s ARK Amble, we have chosen to donate to Birmingham Care Group (BCG), a dedicated local charity operating …

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