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Max Salsbury | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 14:39

LiveWest becomes first housing provider to adopt NHQB Shared Ownership Code

LiveWest, one of the largest housing providers of shared ownership homes, has become the first housing provider to adopt the Shared Ownership Code, the code of practice designed to improve transparency, fairness and service quality for … Read more

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HQN | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – 0:00

Legal Team Administrator

Are you a detail-oriented, organised individual with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Legal Team Administrator to join our vibrant team on a full time, permanent basis. You’ll support and provide a … Read more

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HQN | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – 0:00

Leasehold Officer (6 months)

Are you passionate about improving people’s lives? At GCH we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers. If … Read more

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Sam Wiggle | Friday, 01 May 2026 – 8:43

Housing Quality Magazine April 2026

In the April 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Resolution Foundation director Lindsay Judge where we ask her to mark Labour’s performance on housing after nearly two years in … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Thursday, 30 Apr 2026 – 8:59

Housing minister’s speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Yesterday (29 April), housing minister Matthew Pennycook delivered an update on the government’s vision for ending the leasehold system. Here is the full transcript: Thank you and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen – it is … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Wednesday, 01 Apr 2026 – 15:08

Leaseholders ‘held hostage by a paralysis of policy’: Housing minister slammed after select committee appearance

Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook’s testimony to the Housing, Communities and Local Government select committee during its final scrutiny meeting into the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill last week has … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Wednesday, 01 Apr 2026 – 10:32

Opinion: Shared Ownership Resources: Open Letter to the National Audit Office

By Shared Ownership Resources In March 2026, the National Audit Office (NAO) published a report on shared ownership. Their report flags up gaps in understanding on the part of both shared owners and government. Here … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Thursday, 26 Mar 2026 – 9:40

Gaps in data mean government cannot show shared ownership works for everyone, report

Gaps in data means the government cannot fully show shared ownership is working for everyone, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed. According to the report, complexities around service charges and … Read more

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HQN | Friday, 20 Feb 2026 – 0:00

Shared Ownership Sales Administrator – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join our Shared Ownership and Sales team, providing essential administrative support across our new build, resale and open‑market sales activities. You will play a key part … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Thursday, 19 Feb 2026 – 11:04

New Homes Quality Board appoints Director of Shared Ownership

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the organisation which operates the Shared Ownership Code and the New Homes Quality Code – has appointed experienced housing sector leader Natasha Greenwood as Director of Shared Ownership. … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 17 Feb 2026 – 14:07

Latest member question: homeownership policies

A member is reviewing their policies and would be grateful of some inspiration, they are a local authority and would like help with: Right to Buy Shared Ownership. If you have a document you’d like … Read more

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carenpearce | Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026 – 15:48

Latest member question: Rent to Buy process/documents

Hello, Does anyone have an approved process and any associated documents (check lists, pre-application, full application, offer notice, or similar) relating to Rent to Buy that they’d be willing to share please? This is a … Read more

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Sam Wiggle | Friday, 06 Feb 2026 – 14:16

Talking heads: Housing predictions for 2026

As 2026 gets underway, we have invited some of housing’s leading lights to predict what’s in store for the sector over the next 12 months (and beyond). AI (obviously), cybersecurity, geopolitics, housing delivery and homelessness … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Friday, 06 Feb 2026 – 10:14

Opinion: Leasehold reform – we need prompt implementation

The Government has announced a cap on ground rents at a fixed level of £250. Here, Linz Darlington, MD of lease extension specialists Homehold, shares his thoughts on the move. The Labour government’s promise to cap … Read more

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Sam Wiggle | Thursday, 29 Jan 2026 – 15:04

Housing Quality Magazine January 2026

In the January 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Crisis chief executive Matt Downie where he talks about the charity’s pioneering plans to become a social landlord, his frustrations … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 – 11:30

Ground rents capped at £250 as draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill published

Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales will see their ground rents capped at £250 a year, the government has announced as the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published this week. Making the announcement … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026 – 17:08

Latest member question: leasehold transaction fees

A member has recently merged with a housing association based outside London and are reviewing the leasehold fees they charge. They would be interested to hear what you charge for transactions including subletting admin fees, … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Friday, 09 Jan 2026 – 15:27

Latest member question: FTT delays

A Leasehold Network member would be keen to know whether others are experiencing delays with First Tier Tribunal decisions? If you’d like to post a member question of your own, please see our video guide … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025 – 13:11

Latest member question: lease extensions

The Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024 will mean that lease extensions will last for 990 years instead of the current 90 year extension period. The Marriage Value will also be abolished, once the secondary … Read more

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Jon Land | Tuesday, 02 Dec 2025 – 12:06

Shared Ownership Code board members announced

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has announced the appointment of its first board members to oversee the governance and strategic direction of the Shared Ownership Code. The Shared Ownership Code Board is made up … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Wednesday, 19 Nov 2025 – 15:10

Latest member question: software for service charges

A member would be keen to know what off the shelf Service Charge IT software other LA’s use? If you’d like to post a member question of your own, please see our video guide here; … Read more

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HQN | Thursday, 13 Nov 2025 – 0:00

Leasehold Manager

Looking for a job where your skills matter and your work makes a real impact? We’re proud to be a trusted local employer providing a family-friendly culture alongside great benefits, and real opportunities to grow. … Read more

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Max Salsbury | Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025 – 10:40

RSH publishes tenant satisfaction analysis

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published its analysis of large social landlords’ Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) results. Nearly half a million tenants were surveyed by landlords for this year’s analysis, reporting how satisfied they … Read more

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Jon Land | Monday, 27 Oct 2025 – 15:01

Government launches £1 million social housing innovation fund as Awaab’s Law comes into force

Millions of social housing tenants across the country are set to benefit from safer homes from today as the first phase of Awaab’s Law comes into effect. Under the legislation, social landlords will be required … Read more

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Sam Wiggle | Thursday, 23 Oct 2025 – 11:31

Housing Quality Magazine October 2025

In the October edition of our quarterly magazine, we talk to Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chief executive Amanda Newton ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into force, Keith Cooper investigates the recent struggles at Homes England and … Read more

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HQN | Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025 – 0:00

Home Ownership Advisor

We are currently looking for a Home Ownership Advisor to join The Sovini Group. Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including … Read more

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HQN | Friday, 17 Oct 2025 – 0:00

Home Ownership Officer

The Home-Ownership Officer role is a career progression role because we want to develop an enthusiastic, committed individual in a specialist role where you will gain high level of job satisfaction. This post provides an … Read more

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Jon Land | Tuesday, 07 Oct 2025 – 14:36

New operator for Shared Ownership Code announced

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has been selected as the operator of the Shared Ownership Code, in a move that has been welcomed by leading housing bodies. From today (7 October), NHQB – the … Read more

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Jon Land | Monday, 06 Oct 2025 – 13:24

Housing associations required to comply with new STAIRs standard from October 2026

Housing associations will be required to comply with the new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) from 1 October 2026, the government has confirmed. Initially the focus will be on “proactively publishing information” relevant … Read more

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Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025 – 13:15

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