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

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EPC C by 2030: The Clock is Ticking

By Luke Beard · 6 February 2025

The UK government has set a major challenge: all social housing must have an EPC rating of C or above …

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Helping Housing Associations Navigate Strategic Risks in 2025

By Helen Scurr · 23 January 2025

This article discusses the key risks facing housing associations in 2025, as revealed by Inside Housing’s 2025 Risk Register survey. …

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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 …

Labours Warm Homes Plan

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 …

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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 …

The ARK Annual Review | 2023-24

By John Paterson · 18 October 2024

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

Labours Warm Homes Plan

Warm Homes Plan, Labour’s Net Zero Strategy

By Luke Beard · 24 September 2024

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

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The Evolution of ASAP, ARK’s Asset Management and Performance Model

By Danny Trueman · 6 September 2024

Discover how ASAP by ARK Consultancy is revolutionising asset management, helping social housing providers meet the new RSH Consumer Standards …

Introducing ASAP: Transforming Asset Management

By Leon Storer · 20 August 2024

Discover how ASAP by ARK Consultancy is revolutionising asset management, helping social housing providers meet the new RSH Consumer Standards …

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