News & Insights

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

A Christmas Carol inspired future of housing blog

A Christmas Carol for Social Housing

By Adam Borrie · 1 December 2025

A reflection on the past, present and future of social housing through the lens of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, exploring …

Preparing for the £39 Billion Funding Round: Why ARK’s Benchmarking Service Is Essential

By Tim West · 17 November 2025

The government has published its guidance for housing providers about funding for development of affordable housing through the Social and …

SAHP 2026 to 2036 bid support

Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036

By Tim West · 7 November 2025

The government has published its guidance for housing providers about funding for development of affordable housing through the Social and …

The ARK Annual Review | 2024-25

By John Paterson · 13 October 2025

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

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 …

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 …

ARK can support with GLA and HE audits

Homes England and GLA Audits

By Victoria Tomlinson · 22 May 2025

Navigating the GLA audit process can be challenging. At ARK, we understand the complexities of social housing regulations and the …

The Value of Development Associates in Social Housing

By Tim West · 16 May 2025

resourcing challenges, shifting priorities, and the increasing complexity of the development landscape can make it difficult to keep programmes on …

Construction worker on a site, with the ARK logo superimposed

Three ways ARK can help you deliver successful development projects

By Tim West · 13 February 2025

The Government’s ambitious housing target of building 1.5m homes over the next five years has been well publicised, and the …

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