News & Insights

Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.

Housing Sector CEO Joins Leading Consultancy as Associate Director

By Helen Scurr · 9 September 2025

We are excited to announce a senior figure in the social housing sector has joined their consultancy team. Leann Hearne …

Are you ready to adopt the Shared Ownership Code?

By Tim West · 20 August 2025

The shared ownership sector is preparing for the introduction of the new Shared Ownership Code, which will establish mandatory standards …

One Year at ARK: How Professional Curiosity Drives Culture Change in Social Housing

By Kirsty Wells · 8 August 2025

My career at ARK follows the same timeline as the Labour Government at Westminster – our first Monday in the …

Understanding Your Performance Through Independent Living Services Benchmarking

By Nick Sedgwick · 31 July 2025

We are proud to support an important new benchmarking initiative from Erosh that promises to provide key insights into independent …

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Overcoming Housing Management System Challenges: Data Solutions for Compliance and Reporting

By Jonathan Gould · 30 July 2025

The need for accurate, up-to-date data on social homes has never been greater.With the introduction of Awaab’s Law in October …

Resident engagement event, hosted by ARK Consultancy

Resident Engagement in Social Housing: Navigating New Legislation and Building Stronger Communities

By · 28 July 2025

We understand that tenants are the most important part of what we do in the housing sector. With new legislation …

Property Data: Why Housing Providers Can’t Afford to Get It Wrong

By Karl Linder · 22 July 2025

Nearly three-quarters of the lowest RSH regulatory gradings are linked to poor stock data understanding. Discover how housing providers can …

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Awaab’s Law: A Broader Legislative Shift

By David Guy · 16 July 2025

The publication of draft guidance for the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 confirms that Awaab’s Law …

Property acquisition for charities

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 …

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