We consider development as a method of raising finance which is particularly important because of the serious financial pressures Registered Providers (RPs) currently face.

Labour have promised to provide “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”.

In this insight, we consider portfolio transactions in more detail.

The new ‘Quarter Day’ leasehold and freehold management newsletter covers the most interesting, landmark or quirky cases of the preceding quarter plus any notable changes in the law.

A Q&A with an expert from JLL around the new valuation rotation rules for registered providers:

In this insight our experts consider stock disposals, both tenanted and void, and the opportunities/drawbacks that they present to raise finance to invest in existing homes.

Our experts consider the parties promises in relation to financing social housing, over the coming parliament and look at the pledges relating to energy and decarbonisation of the social housing sector.

In order to reach the goals set out in the #ParisAgreement, the existing UK housing stock must be decarbonised as emissions from residential properties account for about 1/5 of the UK’s annual emissions.

Our ongoing merger video series provides food for thought for RPs considering a merger.

A new rule intended to prevent greenwashing has now come into force. The anti-greenwashing rule was announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last year and came into force on 31 May 2024.

Joint Contracts Tribunal has released its new suite of Design and Build Contracts 2024. Employers and contractors will need to be aware of the changes and how they could impact future construction projects.

The Government has commenced a consultation on a further information publication and access regime for housing associations and other private registered providers of social housing. It is open until 15 July 2024.