Quarterly d-brief

Governance and regulation

June 2026

Welcome to the new edition of our quarterly d-brief, focussing on governance and regulatory issues pertinent to registered providers of social housing (RPs)!

Each quarter, we provide an update on the latest corporate, governance and regulatory issues in the sector as well as a round up of key events and articles from across the firm.

This quarter’s featured articles are listed below:

More and Better Social Homes: Key takeaways from the RSH’s discussion paper

On 9 June 2026, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published its discussion paper, “More and Better Social Homes”.

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Revised NHF Code of Conduct 2026

An update on the revised National Housing Federation Code of Conduct expected later this summer.

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Lessons learned from recent regulatory judgments

Discussing key themes and lessons learned from recent regulatory judgments.

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Behind the Bricks: Anti-money laundering and housing associations - What boards should be thinking about

Key considerations for Boards when considering their duties in regards to anti-money laundering.

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Five key points from our Competence and Conduct Standard webinar with Altair

We summarise five key points from our Competence and Conduct Standard hosted by Devonshires colleagues Kirsty Thompson and Charlotte Greatorex alongside Altair.

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For-profit registered providers: What the board must get right

Exploring the developing board and governance expectations for for-profit RPs.

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Small charities, big struggles: where social housing steps in

It has become increasingly common for RPs to be approached by unincorporated charities seeking additional support. What is an unincorporated charity and what are the distinct challenges, risks and limitations associated with this structure.

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Government publishes response to Supported Housing Regulation Consultation

An update on the Supported Housing Consultation, the Government's response and what is to come.

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