Government Announcements
The government has today made a series of announcements that will affect all of us working in the social housing sector.
New social homes will be exempt from the Right to Buy for 35 years
Large housing providers will be given a three year transition period to meet the Competence and Conduct standard (professionalisation) from October 2026
Social Tenants Access to Information Requirements to be introduced in April 2027
Consultation on the reformed Decent Homes Standard
Two new funds to share £13m to improve resident experience and council housebuilding capacity