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Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: when everyday repairs start a legal clock
Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law comes into force in England on 30 November 2026. It extends the statutory timescales beyond …
RSH Consumer Standards 2026: What registered providers need to know
The RSH’s revised Consumer Standards introduce a new Competence and Conduct Standard, STAIRS transparency rules, and an electrical safety TSM. …
Embracing opportunites for personal growth: two years in ARK
Two years into a new role, the biggest lessons have been the simplest: listen properly, value supportive teamwork, and recognise …
Bleak Houses: Why Data-Driven Asset Management Is Key to Social Housing Investment
Learn how social housing providers can use stock condition data and asset management strategy to cut waste, meet RSH standards, …
What the new RSH Electrical Safety TSM Means for Social Landlords
The Regulator of Social Housing has finalised its new Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) for electrical safety checks. While the legal …
Unlocking the Value of Asset Data: How Bespoke Modelling Transforms Investment Planning
Most organisations collect huge volumes of stock condition data, but many struggle to unlock its true value. In this interview, …
Development Associates in Scotland: Supporting Social Housing Delivery
As the Scottish housing sector gears up for a post-election focus on the new More Homes Agency, and how to …
Why Housing Organisations Cannot Afford to Ignore Benchmarking
Many housing organisations are operating without a clear picture of how their costs and performance compare within the sector. Without …
Awaab’s Law, what comes next, and why this is bigger than damp and mould
The new Decent Homes Standard represents a quiet but significant shift from age-based asset management to evidence-led performance. In this …
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