Social Housing Regulation

We advise providers, funders, investors and local authorities across the full scope of social housing regulation, helping you navigate a demanding and closely scrutinised environment with clarity and confidence. The sector spans social rent, shared ownership, supported housing and key worker accommodation, all shaped by a regulatory framework led by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and influenced by the Housing Ombudsman, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Homes England and the Greater London Authority (GLA).

Our long-standing involvement in the sector means we understand how regulatory expectations evolve and how decisions are made in practice. We meet regularly with the RSH, contribute to its advisory panel, and support clients through governance reviews, assurance work and regulatory engagement. If you are preparing for a regulatory conversation, responding to scrutiny or planning structural change, we help you understand what the framework requires and how to demonstrate assurance.

Our role as social housing solicitors means we support clients at critical moments, helping clients stay on the front foot: shaping strategy, addressing emerging concerns and responding to intervention with measured, practical advice - managing issues before they escalate into formal regulatory action.

Our Services

We deliver sector-focused advice that anticipates regulatory expectations and helps clients respond decisively. Our work includes:

• Clarifying the scope and intent of the Regulatory Standards, ensuring boards understand what good assurance looks like.
• Supporting referrals, investigations and broader engagement with the RSH.
• Advising on enforcement, including improvement plans, reactive strategies and forward-looking assurance.
• Reviewing and structuring corporate groups, partnerships and joint ventures to meet regulatory and governance requirements.
• Advising on rent compliance, Housing Ombudsman matters and social housing grant programmes.

If you are managing a regulatory risk, planning a restructuring or responding to intervention, we help you take the next step with confidence. Our experience spans complex interventions and governance events, ensuring your response is informed, calm and proportionate.