Upcoming Event

Rent Standard 2026: Policy to Practice

We look forward to welcoming you to our Rent Standard 2026: Policy to Practice seminar at our London office.

With a new rent settlement soon to be in play, rent convergence to get to grips with and the same issues coming up time and again, we invite you to join us for an in-depth, in-person morning to discuss all things rent regulation.

Our Partner, Samantha Grix will host the session and will be joined by Head of Strategy from the Regulator of Social Housing as well as sector experts from Campbell Tickell and Savills.

This session will cover:

Rent Standard 2026: What’s new and what are the risks?
Valuations: How they are set and why they are so important
In conversation with the Head of Strategy, Policy & Impact at the Regulator of Social Housing

Please note that spaces for this event are limited, with a room capacity of 45. A waiting list will be available for anyone who is unable to secure a place.

Please scroll down to see the agenda.

Event details

Date

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Time

09:00 - 12:45

Location

Devonshires London Office, 30 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7DT

Samantha Grix

Partner

T: 020 7880 4307

E: samantha.grix@devonshires.co.uk

Samantha leads on rent regulation and advises both private Registered Providers and local authorities (RPs) of all sizes. She has in depth knowledge of rent regulation, both historical and present, as well as the overarching regulatory framework applicable to RPs. Samantha regularly advises RPs on compliance on rent regulation and legislation, self-referral to the Regulator of Social Housing and advises on and undertakes investigations in respect of complex rent regulation matters. She also advises on the Consumer Standards and leads on Devonshires inquest practice.

Helen Routledge

Director of Campbell Tickell

T: 020 8830 6777

E: helen.routledge@campbelltickell.com

Helen is a senior finance professional with over 20 years’ experience in housing association finance. She has worked extensively with Campbell Tickell as a Senior Associate Consultant since 2017, and in 2021 was appointed as a Director.

Helen leads Campbell Tickell’s finance consultancy offer and specialises in projects to ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s Rent Standard. CT have supported over 40 organisations in the last year with rent compliance. The work includes reviews of rent policy, and assurance reporting on compliance with the regulatory and legal framework, as well as checking annual increases. She also provides assurance on corrected rents and refunds. Example projects include validating total overcharges of £10m and different shared ownership lease terms.

Helen is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Gabby Picker

Surveyor at Savills

T: 07468 891 834

E: gabby.picker@savills.com

Gabby is an RICS Registered Valuer with a national footprint, specialising in the social housing sector. She undertakes valuations for a wide range of purposes, including loan security, HRA assessments, financial reporting, pricing, rent setting and broader consultancy advice.