by ARCH admin | 12 Jun, 2026 | News
The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a call for evidence on how best social landlords can provide more and better social homes. It explains: “Our regulation must encourage and incentivise landlords to deliver more and better social homes for the long...
by ARCH admin | 12 Jun, 2026 | News
The Social Housing Bill promised in the King’s Speech was introduced in the House of Lords on 14 May. It passed its Second reading on 1 June and will be debated in Lords Committee on 15 and 17 June. If passed by the House of Lords it will then be considered by...
by ARCH admin | 15 May, 2026 | News
The latest batch of judgements from the Regulator of Social Housing include upgrades for two previously-inspected councils. Castle Point DC has been upgraded from C4 to C3 and North Kesteven from C3 to C2. Six councils have received their first gradings following...
by ARCH admin | 15 May, 2026 | News
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a review of the claims management market “following concerns that consumers are being failed by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms”. The review will look at the root causes of poor practices...
by ARCH admin | 15 May, 2026 | News
The King’s Speech, delivered at the State Opening of Parliament on 13 May, mentioned three housing Bills that will be introduced during the forthcoming session of Parliament. Social Housing Renewal Bill ” … legislation to increase long-term...
by ARCH admin | 1 May, 2026 | News
On 28 April, the Government confirmed that it will bring forward reforms to the Right to Buy in line with the proposals on which it consulted last year. These will include: Increasing the minimum eligibility period from three to ten years before tenants can apply to...
