Unlocking funding with housing data

Chris Woods, client development manager at IRT Surveys, part of the Mears Group, explores how better housing data can help social landlords access funding, prioritise retrofits and deliver better outcomes. While making social homes healthier, greener and more energy efficient... View Article

Versa fire sprinkler boxing – Quick, easy & effective

Concealing retrofitted fire sprinkler system pipework in social housing tower blocks and low-rise flats is simple quick and cost effective with Encasement’s Versa sprinkler pipe boxing range Pre-finished with a durable and easy clean resin impregnated decorative paper, Versa sprinkler... View Article

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords... View Article

Stonewater secures fifth SHIFT Gold accreditation

Stonewater has retained its SHIFT Gold accreditation for the fifth time, while ranking 1st amongst the 40 most recent SHIFT assessments for the second consecutive year. The housing association achieved its highest overall SHIFT (Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow) score,... View Article

Consumer upgrades for two housing associations

Two housing associations received C1 consumer upgrades in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing today. Livin Housing Limited and Community Gateway Association Limited were both upgraded from C2 to C1. RSH found that Livin, which is based... View Article

New videos take the guesswork out of Tanktronic set-up

Keraflo has released a new series of how-to videos on its YouTube channel, designed to support installers and facilities teams in getting the most from its Tanktronic tank management system. The videos act as practical installation aids, walking viewers step... View Article

Faster EWI installations with less resident disruption

Gas Fired Fixings – a new, innovative installation method designed to reduce EWI installation time with less disruption for residents and reduced fatigue for installer teams. Transform your retrofit and decarbonisation programmes with Gas Fired Fixings, an innovative EWI installation method... View Article

Orbit response to SAHP announcement

Phil Andrew, Group Chief Executive for Orbit commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded £350m as part of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and to be able to continue to work with Homes England in helping to tackle... View Article