How could the new Labour government impact the housing emergency?
There is a housing emergency, there are approximately 8.5 million people in England who are…
September 17, 2026 By Ellie Parnell
Allocation of the First £10 Billion of SAHP Funding: Can the Sector Deliver?
The Government's announcement of the allocation of the first £10 billion allocation from the Social…
September 1, 2026 By Kate Westlake
Section 121 Rentcharges: Why Exclusion by Deed of Variation is Becoming the Norm
Estate Rentcharges are a common feature on housing estates, particularly where there are communal areas…
June 16, 2026 By Jessica Ford
EV Charging Points – legal requirement in new homes
How will the government requirement for all new homes and buildings to provide EV car…
April 27, 2026 By Katie Allen
Client Story – Treveth
Set up a few years ago by Cornwall Council, Treveth was created to fulfil an urgent need, building…
March 30, 2026 By Stephens Scown
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