Publications
From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
Exempt Accommodation – in the spotlight, again
In March, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Rough Sleeping, Eddie Hughes, launched a new package of measures aimed at strengthening the regulation of exempt accommodation providers.
Changes to the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code
It’s been a busy few months for the Housing Ombudsman, with several new publications and reports following on from the introduction of the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code (the Code) in July 2020.
National Social Housing Quality Resident Panel
As part of a number of measures published at the end of March to improve the regulation of social housing, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed plans to establish a new resident panel titled the “Social Housing Quality Resident Panel” as a means of enhancing tenant engagement.
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
Sample draft clauses and explanatory notes of the long-awaited Social Housing (Regulation) Bill were published at the end of March. Whilst the draft legislation is not the full Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, its publication provides the sector with an insight into the legislative changes proposed.
Governance and Regulation – Quarterly D-Brief: Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of our new quarterly D-Brief, focussing on governance and regulatory issues pertinent to registered providers of social housing (RPs)!
Is it too easy to set up a company in England?
This question was already gaining momentum amidst the scandal over fraudulent CBILs claims and write-offs when the Ukraine crisis and Russian sanctions forced questions about questionable UK companies back to the headlines.
Chairs and CEO’s – a critical relationship under the spotlight
2021 has seen the relationship between chief executives and non-executive board members of “not for profit” entities under the spotlight.
Charities Bill Update
For company secretaries looking for helpful reading in advance of this year’s “staycation”, they might consider the recently published Charities Bill 2021.
Purchasing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV): Key issues to consider at the outset
Opportunities for the acquisition of land and property assets are increasingly being presented to potential purchasers, including private investors and registered providers.
The Kids’ Company Case – Moving a Line in the Sand
In our new article, Partner and Head of Social Housing Andrew Cowan, and Consultants Andrew Crawford and Keith Jenkins, discuss the High Court judgment in the recent Kids Company case, and what it means for charity trustees.
COVID-19: Impact on duties of company directors
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has quickly become a key and prevalent issue for all trading businesses and their directors, in many cases adding further pressure to existing uncertainty caused in recent years by Brexit.
Commercial tenancies – 10 steps to take to protect your assets in unfamiliar times
10 points for you to consider when reviewing your commercial property portfolios
