Accountability is crucial in delivering more and better homes, says RSH chief executive
Summary
The Regulator of Social Housing chief executive said the sector must strengthen strategic decision-making, governance and accountability to deliver more and better social homes amid financial pressure and uncertainty. He noted that investment in existing homes remains important, with higher fire safety remediation costs affecting some areas, particularly London and other large cities.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, the speech signals continued pressure on housing providers to balance investment in existing stock, remediation and new supply. It also reinforces the regulatory emphasis on governance, service quality and accountability, which can affect inspection, valuation and compliance work in the social housing sector.
Key points
- RSH says accountability, not control, is central to its regulatory approach.
- Social landlords face financial pressure, with over two thirds reportedly at V2 viability grading.
- Fire safety remediation costs are highlighted as a particular issue in London and other large cities.
- The sector is being urged to improve transparency and explain difficult decisions more clearly.
- RSH’s discussion document calls for greater innovation and change to support delivery of more homes.
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