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Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.
What Does Good Governance Look – and Feel – Like in Social Housing Today?
The landscape for housing providers has shifted dramatically. We can all see, hear and feel it. Boards and executives are navigating …
Retrofit and Quality: Are We Running the Wrong Race?
There has been a lot of noise across the sector following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report on retrofit …
The ARK Annual Review | 2024-25
Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …
The Home Energy Model: What It Means for the Social Housing Sector
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that the Home Energy Model (HEM) will replace the …
Avoiding or Overcoming RSH Failures: How Landlords Can Respond
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) introduced its new Consumer Standards in April 2024. The standards apply fully to housing …
No More Repair Despair: Why In-House Repairs Are Making a Comeback in Social Housing
The choice between outsourcing repairs and maintenance or managing them in-house is a difficult decision for many landlords. Social landlords …
Igniting Culture Change in Housing Professionals Webinar
Our recent webinar explored how housing providers can improve organisational culture and staff attitudes towards tenants. Featuring insights from sector …
Celebrating 35 Years of Supporting the UK Social Housing Sector
In 2025, ARK Consultancy marks 35 years of supporting housing associations, local authorities, and social landlords. Our founders share what …
Going Beyond Compliance: Why Written Summaries for Emergency Repairs Make Sense
The introduction of Awaab’s Law is reshaping expectations of how landlords respond to hazards in social housing. A central requirement …
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