How Housing Associations Can Evidence Repairs Compliance
For housing associations, repairs compliance is becoming increasingly challenging to manage, not because the work isn’t being done, but because it cannot always be clearly evidenced.
Across the sector, landlords are operating under growing pressure. Ageing housing stock, rising demand and tighter budgets are being combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny, particularly around Awaab’s Law and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
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A Wetter England: How Social Landlords Can Future-Proof Properties Against Persistent Rainfall
As the UK endures one of the wettest starts to the year in recent history, social landlords face a new set of property risks and maintenance challenges.
Persistent rainfall, flooding and saturated ground conditions are putting pressure on building fabric, drainage systems and internal environments - making proactive property management essential.
The Renters Rights Act: What UK Landlords Need to Know and How to Prepare
The Renters Rights Act represents the most significant reform of England’s private rented sector in decades. With the Act now law and major reforms due to take effect from 1 May 2026, landlords must understand the changes, adapt their practices and ensure compliance.
To help you get ahead, we’ve created a comprehensive Landlord’s Guide to the Renters Rights Act, which you can download for free at the end of this article.
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End of Tenancy Cleaning Laws UK: 2026 Guide for Housing Associations
End of tenancy cleaning laws in the UK continue to cause confusion and disputes between landlords and residents. This updated 2026 guide explains what the law says, when deposit deductions are lawful, and how housing associations can avoid cleaning disputes under current regulations.
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IDS & EVO: Transforming Repairs and Maintenance Through Digital Partnership
This case study looks at Industrial Dwellings Society (IDS) partnering with EVO to transform its repairs and maintenance service. The partnership has improved communication, visibility and trust with residents, and is now being recognised as a leading example of innovation in the sector.
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IDS and EVO’s Transformative Partnership is recognised at the Housing Executive Awards
Our partnership programme with The Industrial Dwellings Society has won the "Partnership of the Year" award at the Housing Executive Awards 2025.
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Window Safety Locks: Improving Safety in Social Housing Blocks
This article provides practical guidance on how landlords can ensure the windows and balconies on their properties are safe.
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What Is The Meaning of Fair Wear and Tear?
Understanding what fair wear and tear means is crucial for both landlords and residents. In this guide, we’ll explain what counts as fair wear and tear and how to tell it apart from damage.
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How to Protect Your Property During Heatwaves
The UK is getting hotter. Met Office figures show that the number of days with temperatures 10 degrees above average quadrupled in the last 10 years. In this article we look at how landlords can protect their properties during these heatwaves.
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Social Housing Investment: Why Money Isn’t Everything
The government has announced a budget of £39 billion to build new homes under the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).We look at why money alone may not be enough to solve the sector’s problems.
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Renters Rights Bill 2025: When Will Extensive Reforms Become Law?
The Renters Rights Bill has been progressing through Parliament at pace and looks set to get Royal Assent later this year.
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