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Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.
The Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry: what it means for Scotland’s housing sector
The Scottish Government has outlined new fire safety measures following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, including a Compliance Plan Manager role …
Our case study with Valleys to Coast Housing
ARK worked with Valleys to Coast to enhance housing services, tackle repairs efficiently, and improve customer satisfaction. We decided to …
The Rising Cost of Housing Repairs and Maintenance: Are You Spending Efficiently?
The Inside Housing Repairs Tracker 2025 reveals record spending on repairs. How can housing providers manage costs effectively? Benchmarking holds …
ARK are looking to work with Associates in Scottish Housing
We are actively seeking passionate and qualified Associates to join our dynamic team. If you are based in Scotland and …
Helping Housing Associations Navigate Strategic Risks in 2025
This article discusses the key risks facing housing associations in 2025, as revealed by Inside Housing’s 2025 Risk Register survey. …
Housing at the Heart of the Scottish Draft Budget 2025/26: Key Observations
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
Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …
Reflecting on a Decade of the Scottish Social Housing Charter: Progress, Challenges, and Lessons from Grenfell
The article discusses 10 years of data from the Scottish Social Housing Charter, comparing it to the Grenfell tragedy and …
Social Housing Transformation: Challenges and Key ‘C’ Words
As I embarked on my own change journey to ARK Consultancy at the start of this month, I have been …
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