Upcoming changes

Autumn 2026 will be a busy time for key changes being implemented for the sector. We summarise some of the key legislation and regulatory changes for you here.

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Lessons learned from recent regulatory judgements

Discussing key themes and lessons learned from recent regulatory judgements.

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Rent convergence: Are you ready?

We discuss how to prepare for the return of rent convergence.

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The Hillsborough Law and strengthening accountability

We consider what the Hillsborough Law will mean for organisations that are public authorities, and what some of the expected key governance risks and challenges will be.

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STAIRS and governance: Are board packs and board minutes publishable?

The Social Tenants Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) came into force on 1 October 2026 requiring Registered Providers (RPs) to proactively publish specified information.

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Awaab’s Law Phase 2 and heat networks: What boards should be thinking about

From 30 November 2026, Phase 2 of the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (Awaab’s Law) will expand the range of hazards subject to statutory investigation and repair timeframes.

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What recent Welsh RSL regulatory judgements tell us about the sector

Discussing key themes and lessons learned from the first round of judgements issues by the Welsh Regulator. This analysis comes at an important time for the Welsh housing sector. Following Devonshires’ launch of a Cardiff office our expanded presence in Wales strengthens our ability to support RSLs as they respond to an increasingly outcomes-focused regulatory environment.

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