The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has opened a consultation on how it proposes to use it intervention and enforcement powers in the future.

The handing down of today’s judgment from the Court of Appeal will provide some long awaited answers for Social Landlords.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

This insight focuses on the changes that will be brought about by Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in respect of amending the time periods contained in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for councils to enforce breaches of planning control.

The government has taken significant steps to enhance building safety regulations to ensure the safety of residents and occupants. Latest key updates and developments summarised in this insight.

Today marked the King’s first opening of Parliament. Within his speech new leasehold reform was detailed in line with the proposed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (the Bill) expected to be brought to Parliament in the coming months.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

On 26 October 2023 the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 (LURA 2023) received Royal Assent. In our latest insight our experts outline the changes LURA will have specifically on planning and housing.

On the 12 October 2023, Homes England updated the shared ownership model leases, making a shift on the rent calculation from previous reviews based on Retail Price Index (RPI) to Consumer Price Index (CPI) .

The government has scrapped the requirement for all new private rental properties to have an EPC rating of C, but the government is still committed to launching a consultation on MEES in the social housing sector in early 2024.

In the recent Insight Report 15 the Housing Ombudsman Service has highlighted two conclusions relating to social landlords’ handling of gas safety testing. In this insight we outline the key themes and learnings from the insights shared by HOS.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.