News & Insights

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

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 …

Avoiding or Overcoming RSH Failures: How Landlords Can Respond

By Paul O’Callaghan · 9 October 2025

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) introduced its new Consumer Standards in April 2024. The standards apply fully to housing …

Igniting Culture Change in Housing Professionals webinar ARK Consultancy

Igniting Culture Change in Housing Professionals Webinar

By Pete Evans · 2 October 2025

Our recent webinar explored how housing providers can improve organisational culture and staff attitudes towards tenants. Featuring insights from sector …

Resident engagement event, hosted by ARK Consultancy

Resident Engagement in Social Housing: Navigating New Legislation and Building Stronger Communities

By · 28 July 2025

We understand that tenants are the most important part of what we do in the housing sector. With new legislation …

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 Asset management strategy in social housing

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 …

Picture of the Grenfell tower, after the tragic fire

The Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry: what it means for Scotland’s housing sector

By Kirsty Wells · 27 March 2025

The Scottish Government has outlined new fire safety measures following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, including a Compliance Plan Manager role …

ARK Director Kieran Colgan taking part in filming at Valleys to Coast

Our case study with Valleys to Coast Housing

By Pete Evans · 24 March 2025

ARK worked with Valleys to Coast to enhance housing services, tackle repairs efficiently, and improve customer satisfaction. We decided to …

Edinburgh skyline

ARK are looking to work with Associates in Scottish Housing

By Kirsty Wells · 11 February 2025

We are actively seeking passionate and qualified Associates to join our dynamic team. If you are based in Scotland and …

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