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Going Beyond Compliance: Why Written Summaries for Emergency Repairs Make Sense

By David Guy · 17 September 2025

The introduction of Awaab’s Law is reshaping expectations of how landlords respond to hazards in social housing. A central requirement …

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The publication of draft guidance for the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 confirms that Awaab’s Law …

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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 …

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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 …

Repairing Trust in Social Housing: Reflections on the Housing Ombudsman’s Latest Report

By Luke Beard · 29 May 2025

The Housing Ombudsman’s latest report shows a 474% rise in repair complaints since 2019. We reflects on what this means …

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The 2025 ASCP Conference, Exhibition and Awards

By Luke Beard · 22 May 2025

Luke Beard, Assistant Director at ARK Consultancy reflects on the key insights from the 2025 ASCP Conference, Exhibition and Awards, …

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