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

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A year at ARK, reflecting on a varied 12 months

By Tim West · 22 January 2025

Having just celebrated a year in post as Development Director at ARK, it seemed to be a pertinent time to …

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Why Intelligent Housing Data is Critical in 2025 and Beyond

By Leon Storer · 21 January 2025

Simply collecting and storing data isn’t enough, it’s how you use it that truly matters. Many organisations face challenges in …

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Warm Homes Fund Wave 3: Data is Crucial

By Luke Beard · 15 January 2025

Data is key to successful delivery under Wave 3 of the Warm Homes Fund. From understanding bid data to engaging …

Interim Roles Can Make The Difference For Housing Organisations In 2025

By Helen Scurr · 2 January 2025

Interim expertise offers housing organisations a flexible and effective way to address compliance, deliver projects, and build capacity without long-term …

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Housing at the Heart of the Scottish Draft Budget 2025/26: Key Observations

By Kirsty Wells · 11 December 2024

The ARK Amble is returning for its fifth year and this time we are heading north! Our intrepid team will …

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The ARK Amble 2024: Raising funds for The Ootsider

By Pete Evans · 2 December 2024

The ARK Amble is returning for its fifth year and this time we are heading north! Our intrepid team will …

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Using the work of The Older People’s Housing Taskforce

By Nick Sedgwick · 28 November 2024

ARK welcomes the publication of the MHCLG report by the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, accompanied by Sheffield universities’ study, “What …

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Independent Expertise: ARK’s Role in Living Roof Projects Review

By Jerry Gilbert · 28 November 2024

ARK Consultancy was highlighted in Inside Housing for our independent review of Aster’s green roofs, offering solutions to enhance housing …

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The Autumn Budget 2024: The Impact on Housing

By Jerry Gilbert · 31 October 2024

The Autumn Budget 2024 brings renewed government commitment to social housing, with £5 billion allocated to housing initiatives, a pledge …

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