It’s all systems go for the new era of consumer regulation and inspection. The Regulator of Social Housing is live with the new consumer standards – one of the biggest changes to social housing regulation for well over a decade.

As always, HQN is here to help with a wide range of resources through our membership offer, consultancy support, events and training. We have created a regulation page to provide easy access to our most relevant and useful resources, including briefings and toolkits, as well as the latest events and training courses.

Please note, you will need to be logged in to access some of the resources. Please email [email protected] if you require assistance.

Make sure you are inspection ready

  • Events, training and self-assessment toolkits for all aspects of housing management and repairs services, the consumer standards, complaints handling and competency and conduct standard
  • Get assurance on your compliance with the consumer standards: HQN has thoroughly road tested our methodology across numerous local authorities (with and without ALMOs), northern and southern stock transfer associations, national and specialist associations. To find out more contact Anna Pattison: [email protected]
  • Briefing sessions on the expectations of the RSH at their assessments and inspections
  • The latest intelligence on the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) and how to use them to drive service improvement
  • Reviewing complaint handling by experts with long track records of working at the Housing Ombudsman Service through our Complaints Hub.
  • Training courses on all aspects of housing management and maintenance to boost professionalism
  • Practical advice and guidance on what you should be doing to prepare to meet the consumer standards requirements.

Find out more about the Complaints Hub here.


If you’re interested in becoming a member email [email protected]

Navigating inspections – a step-by-step guide to the process – click the image below to find out more
TSM rankings and C gradings – click the image to take a look at how organisations rank
Social housing regulation: The condensed toolkit – click the image below to download

Latest events related to consumer standards

Latest training related to consumer standards

Working with the Housing Ombudsman Service

Public training – Live virtual
22 June 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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Repairs diagnostic questioning: A masterclass for non-technical housing officers

Public training – Live virtual
09 July 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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Complaints: Managing unreasonable and persistent behaviour

Public training – Live virtual
13 July 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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An introduction to HHSRS and housing standards

Public training – Live virtual
16 July 2026 – 9:15am – 4:45pm

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Condensation, damp and mould: Causes, cures and the law (incl. Awaab’s Law)

Public training – Live virtual
04 August 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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Working with the Housing Ombudsman Service

Public training – Live virtual
01 September 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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Communal area and block inspections: What you need to know

Public training – Live virtual
02 September 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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