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Are You Ready for the New Decent Homes Standard?

By David Guy · 15 July 2025

The Government has launched a bold consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard that will apply across social and private …

New Electrical Safety Regulations for Social Housing: What You Need to Know

By Leon Storer · 8 July 2025

In a decisive move to improve safety standards across England’s social housing, the UK Government has announced new regulations that …

Are You Unknowingly Operating as an Energy Company?

By Luke Beard · 7 July 2025

As the UK accelerates toward net zero, heat networks have emerged as critical infrastructure for sustainable heating. However, for many …

The Competence and Conduct Standard: ARK’s Culture Solutions

By Kirsty Wells · 2 July 2025

ARK Consultancy supports the UK government’s announcement of the Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing, emphasizing that professional qualifications …

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Awaab’s Law – Draft Guidance Issued for Social Landlords

By David Guy · 26 June 2025

Yesterday, the Government published the formal draft guidance for Awaab’s Law, designed to help social housing landlords, prepare ahead of …

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ARK Consultancy Welcomes Historic £39bn Housing Investment: A Game-Changer for UK’s Housing Crisis

By Tim West · 17 June 2025

The Government’s spending review, in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a remarkable £39bn affordable homes investment over the next decade, …

SFHA Annual Conference: A Reflection on Housing In Scotland

By Kirsty Wells · 13 June 2025

Kirsty recently attended the SFHA Annual Conference in Glasgow and shares her thoughtful reflections on this pivotal moment for Scottish …

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Asset Management: Playing Your Best Hand in a Challenging Housing Landscape

By Kieran Colgan · 9 June 2025

At the 2025 CHIC Conference, ARK’s asset management roundtable brought sector leaders together to tackle housing challenges head-on. Discover why …

When to Use Interim Support: A Strategic Guide for Housing Organisations

By David Guy · 4 June 2025

When to Use Interim Support: A Strategic Guide for Housing Organisations Operational demands don’t pause for recruitment processes or organisational …

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