The Government this week introduced the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill to Parliament, two years after its initial announcement in 2025, with legal penalties of up to £500K for failing to comply, and a “simpler route to pursuing cladding manufacturers [...]

The first phase of funding from the Government's Social & Affordable Housing Programme has been announced, but with only a proportion allocated to be social rent, rather than 100% as the Prime Minister had pledged before he came into office. [...]

The Ministry of Housing has published non-statutory guidance for social landlords implementing Awaab’s Law, to support them in identifying 'significant' and 'emergency' property hazards. The guidance clarifies that a notional, but objective “reasonable landlord test” should be applied by landlords [...]

Water leaks are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in social housing. From hidden pipe failures to slow drips that go unnoticed for months, leaks can cause extensive damage to buildings, disrupt tenants’ lives, and place a heavy [...]

Persistent damp and mould remain among the most pressing maintenance challenges facing social landlords. With the introduction of the Social Housing Regulation Act and the implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ in October 2025, expectations have shifted decisively. Providers are no longer [...]