Sustainability is moving up the board’s agenda; what are the risks posed to Housing Associations?
We only need to look at the news to see how climate change and the environmental impacts are affecting our lives. The key message...
Our initial thinking relating to the First Homes Initiative
We were really interested to see the announcement on the 7th of February regarding the Government’s First Homes initiative. The scheme will be aimed...
Our ‘asks’ for the new housing minister
As the 10th housing minister in the last decade prepares to take up his new position, ARK has put together our list of key...
Price growth hits 2 year high according to Hometrack December report
UK city house price inflation is running at +3.9% as the impetus for price growth increases in regional cities with attractive affordability and positive...
Government’s response to Grenfell inquiry
As we enter the new year, we thought it timely to keep the Grenfell fire disaster at the forefront of our and our clients’...
ARK Consultancy achieves Cyber Essentials Standard
ARK Consultancy has recently been awarded the Cyber Essentials Standard having met all the requirements of the scheme. Cyber Essentials is a cyber security...
UK city house price inflation ticks higher as prices start to firm across London – October Hometrack report
The headline rate of UK city house price growth has increased to +2.9% – ranging from +4.7% in Leicester to -5.5% in Aberdeen. Large...
Housing Technology: Cheaper isn’t always better
Housing Technology asked a panel of finance and procurement experts from Aareon, ARK Consultancy, CJC Procurement and Itica for their views around the idea...
Still looking for expertise
Inside Housing recently published the findings of a survey, in association with Procurement Hub. Entitled ‘Looking for Expertise’ the survey looked at the key...
ARK appoints Ian Lever and expands digital / IT offering
ARK Consultancy has expanded its Digital/IT service offering to the housing sector following the appointment of Ian Lever as Digital/ICT Consultancy Services Director. Ian...