Inside Our Social Housing Team
The legal landscape for social landlords and housing providers is constantly evolving, bringing new challenges…
March 2, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
The long-awaited revised National Planning Policy Framework (‘NPPF’) was published on 24 July 2018, with…
February 27, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Capital Funding Guide Update: What RPs need to know about the latest shared ownership changes
Homes England has this month (February 2026) published updates to the Capital Funding Guide (CFG).…
February 24, 2026 By Anna Foster
Are your development agreements fit for Awaab’s law?
In October 2025 the Government introduced the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations…
February 10, 2026 By Jim Gorrod
Community Asset Transfers — 4 Hidden Legal Traps in Devolution Deals
Principal councils are increasingly devolving buildings, parks and open spaces to town and parish councils,…
January 9, 2026 By Lydia Hart
When shared owners staircase and sell: what registered providers need to get right
Whether a shared owner is carrying out the final staircasing of a property or they…
December 31, 2025 By Anna Foster
Councils as Sole Trustees – Property Transaction Risks
Many councils act as sole trustee of charitable trusts, often for recreation grounds, village halls…
November 25, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Frameworks Under the Procurement Act 2023: What’s Changed?
The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act), which came into force in February 2025, has reshaped…
October 13, 2025 By Eliot Quevedo
Upfront Property Information: Progress or Pitfall?
The Government has this week set out proposals to shake up the conveyancing process, including…
October 9, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Unlocking the Potential of Brownfield Sites: A Strategic Opportunity for Social Housing Providers
The demand for affordable housing continues to grow, with over 1.3 million households in England…
October 7, 2025 By Jess Lewis
What is the Council Housebuilding Support Fund?
The Government has launched the Council Housebuilding Support Fund, to support delivery of affordable housing…
July 14, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Affordable Housing Funding: A Lifeline Amid the Housing Crisis
The UK’s housing crisis has reached a critical point with over 1.2 million people on…
July 8, 2025 By Jess Lewis