Regulator of Social Housing’s Updates on the Competence and Conduct Standard and STAIRs

Gaining access to residents' homes remains one of the biggest challenges facing social housing providers in 2026. In this webinar, our experts are joined by special guest, Andrew Fairman, Partner and Head of Built Environment and Compliance in Social Housing at MSB Solicitors, to explore the legal framework, practical strategies, and sector best practices for gaining access to properties while balancing landlords' statutory duties with residents’ rights.

With the implementation of Awaab’s Law Phase 2 on 30^th November, our expert panel are back to explore how your responsibilities will evolve under the new requirements. This webinar covers how you can embed the best practices from Phase 1, prepare your organisation for the expanded scope of the legislation, and overcome the common challenges facing the sector.

With the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) calling up organisations to submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications, it’s important that you understand how to create a robust building safety case report. In this webinar, our building safety experts are joined by special guest Jake Matthews, Director of Facilities Management at Native Communities, to share experiences securing multiple BACs from the BSR.

With new Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (RPEEP) regulations now in force, BS 9792 on the horizon, and updates to Approved Document B incoming, it’s important that you have any uncertainties around your duties clarified now. This is your opportunity to have ask our fire safety specialists any questions and have them answered live to help you understand and navigate your new obligations.

Join our property compliance experts and special guests from Barsnbury Housing Association, to discuss their journey and experiences as a small housing provider managing their compliance obligations.

Barnsbury will dive into the compliance challenges they have faced and explain how they have navigated them to ensure their approach meets statutory requirements, approved codes of practice, government and regulatory guidance, and is in line with sector best practice.

Six months after phase 1 of Awaab’s Law came into effect, our damp and mould experts are back on the panel with special guest: Head of Repairs at Onward Homes, Nikki Currie. Nikki will share her firsthand experiences as a registered provider of social housing in aligning Onward’s damp, mould, and condensation strategy with the new requirements.

With ongoing Building Safety Act gateway and building assessment certificate applications, many organisations are finding it difficult to understand their requirements and priorities in 2026. In this webinar, our building safety experts will break down the level of detail required for your Gateway 2 building control approval application and how this information must be managed to maintain a compliant golden thread.

With the new Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, amendments to Approved Document B, and the introduction of British Standard 9792 which gives recommendations for Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in housing, it is crucial that you are preparing now. This webinar will outline what is changing for fire safety regulations, who the new requirements apply to, and how to ensure compliance throughout 2026.

We’re delighted to be joined by the Sector Learning and Development Lead at the Housing Ombudsman Service to share insights on the emerging challenges and trends across the sector, helping you understand where organisations are struggling and best practices to overcome these challenges. This webinar will provide practical guidance on how your property compliance obligations (including gas, electric, fire, asbestos, water, lifts, damp and mould, and building safety) intersect with the complaints investigated by the Ombudsman.

2026 is set to bring major change, from new fire safety regulations and ongoing building safety requirements to Awaab’s Law phase 2 and the Competence and Conduct Standard. In this webinar, our experts explore what 2026 has in store for housing providers across the sector, helping you understand where your priorities lie, how to prepare effectively, and how to ensure ongoing compliance.  

Building on our nationwide research into damp, mould, and condensation, our experts are back to provide clarity and practical insight. Now Awaab’s Law is officially in force, many housing providers are seeking clarity on what the new requirements look like in practice and how others are adapting. Join us to hear expert insights, learn from others’ experiences, and discover how housing providers are approaching compliance, communication, and culture change.  

Pennington Choices, in association with Housemark, has been carrying out research into how housing providers are addressing damp, mould, and condensation in their homes. Drawing on the findings of our national survey, this webinar will share valuable insights into where the sector stands, the common challenges housing providers are facing, and best practices that are helping landlords to improve conditions for residents. 

The Decent Homes Standard is being reformed, with the proposed changes tabled and the consultation now underway. In this webinar, our panel of experts will discuss their views on the changes and explore how they could reshape responsibilities for housing providers. They will share insights on what the reforms mean in practice and the potential challenges that could arise during the implementation. 

With the Regulator of Social Housing placing increased scrutiny on electrical safety compliance during regulatory inspections, particularly under the Safety and Quality Standard, organisations need to ensure they have a robust approach to electrical safety to ensure both resident safety and regulatory compliance.  

Understand the importance of having programmes in place for fixed wire testing and remedial works, the relationship between electrical safety and fire safety, and the upcoming changes to electrical safety legislation and how to prepare for them. 

One year into the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) landlord inspection programme, our experts are joined by a special guest from the RSH to explore the key lessons learnt by organisations navigating the new consumer regulation regime and consumer standards, including the importance of maintaining good quality data about both stock and residents. 

As the new building safety regime under the Building Safety Act 2022 continues to take shape, many housing providers and building owners are still navigating its full scope and requirements. In this exclusive webinar, we are joined by Andrew Saunders from the Building Safety Regulator to discuss the latest legislative updates and guidance for occupied higher-risk buildings, including elements assessed during the building assessment certificate application and gateway processes. 

Implementing an effective passive fire protection strategy is crucial for ensuring the safety and compliance of your buildings. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you have a legal duty to reduce the risk of fire and the risk of the spread of fire on your premises. Passive fire protection is fundamental to this, including measures such as fire compartmentation, fire doors, fire curtains, dampers, and cavity barriers. This session highlights best practices and lessons learnt to implement an effective passive fire protection system, including effective fire compartmentation and the importance of fire doors. 

One year on from the full implementation of the Building Safety Regulator’s new building safety regime, ensuring compliance with the gateway application process is crucial. This session shares details on each step of the building safety gateway process, including the level of detail required within each gateway application, mandatory occurrence reporting, and change control plans. 

With shifting policies and funding uncertainties, the delivery of affordable housing has become increasingly complex. Discover expert insights into the challenges and opportunities in the sector from National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) updates and government social rent priorities to ambitious housing targets and accessing land and grant funding.