You may have heard of the Shared Ownership Code (the “Code”), which is currently being piloted by a number of organisations who offer shared ownership homes.

In this Housing Forward View, our experts consider the pressing issues for the housing sector in 2025.

2025 is set to be a vociferous year for construction & building safety law reform.

The financial environment in 2024 continued to be challenging for registered providers.

We have had another significant year for the regulation of Registered Providers (RPs) in 2024.

The Law Commission is currently staging a consultation in relation to Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

High interest rates led to a reduced immediate need for security across the sector in 2024 –a trend that we expect to be turned on its head in 2025.

When a concern about a doctor is also being considered by the GMC and/or the police/counterfraud, should internal proceedings be put on hold pending the outcome of the regulatory/criminal proceedings?

The Law Commission recently consulted on proposed changes to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.

Our team of housing specialists are pleased to share the latest cases and court decision updates that have taken place in recent months. Each case is explained thoroughly to help you support your tenants in the best way possible. 

Given the Government’s plans for employment law reform, we highlight some key changes and appeal court decisions to look out for in 2025.

In episode 3 of the MHPS podcast series the conversation turns to parallel proceedings and the circumstances in which an MHPS can proceed alongside concurrent criminal or regulatory proceedings.