INSIGHT
STAIRs: what social housing providers need to know about the new transparency requirements10 June 2026
By Charlotte Clayson and Sharron Webster
'Housing' looks very different to what it did even ten years ago, when the economy had largely recovered from the 2008/9 financial crisis.
We were pre-Grenfell and in an era of low interest rates where sustainability and net zero still seemed a distant challenge. The housing sector is now facing perhaps its biggest challenge to date: 340,000 homes are required per annum. The economic climate is uncertain, high-cost inflation, comparably high interest rates, 'beefed-up' consumer standards, regulatory scrutiny, contractor insolvency, combined with demands of building safety, damp and mould and net zero.
Staying informed becomes paramount. We are committed to providing those operating within the sector regular insights to help better understand and navigate the ever-evolving landscape. Below you can find the insights from our most recent edition.
15 July 2026
By Andy Waite and Dorota Pawlowski
22 July 2026
By Yetunde Dania and Poppy Cooper
20 July 2026
By Rebecca McGuirk and Anna Scott
23 July 2026
By John Forde and Greg Barton
31 July 2026
By Kyle Holling
11 June 2026
By Greg Barton and Katie Saunders
09 July 2026
By Louis Sebastian and Jasmin Mann