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Awaab’s Law, what comes next, and why this is bigger than damp and mould
The new Decent Homes Standard represents a quiet but significant shift from age-based asset management to evidence-led performance. In this …
Getting Ready for the New Decent Homes Standard
The new Decent Homes Standard is a generational shift for social housing. Moving beyond basic compliance, providers must now demonstrate …
Some early thoughts on the New Decent Homes Standard
The new Decent Homes Standard represents a quiet but significant shift from age-based asset management to evidence-led performance. In this …
Big changes are coming for heat networks – are you ready?
Heat networks are entering a major new regulatory era, with Ofgem set to become the statutory regulator from 2026. For …
Net Zero and Decarbonisation in Scottish Housing
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) recently revealed a stark reality: fewer than one in three registered social landlords (RSLs) in …
Making Retrofit Stack Up: Your “Why” Matters More Than You Think
At the end of November, I had the privilege of speaking alongside Margaret Goddard, Antoine Pellet, and Ben Lambon Ralph …
Decarbonisation Grant Delivery Assurance: Confidence Across Energy Upgrade Programmes
As UK organisations accelerate their decarbonisation efforts, investment in energy efficiency and retrofit programmes continues to grow. From social housing …
Retrofit and Quality: Are We Running the Wrong Race?
There has been a lot of noise across the sector following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report on retrofit …
The Home Energy Model: What It Means for the Social Housing Sector
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that the Home Energy Model (HEM) will replace the …
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