Expert Evidence-based Housing Policy, Strategy and Research
We provide high-quality consulting services to support the development, evaluation and implementation of housing standards, policy and strategy in the UK. Our clients are local authorities, central and devolved governments, housing sector and regulatory bodies responsible for oversight of legally compliant, safe and sustainable homes.
Our housing specialists combine professional experience with regulatory and research insights to provide high-quality, robust and evidence-based consulting services. Our sector-leading influence extends to national programmes, shaping regulation and housing standards in England and Wales and includes the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (2023) for the Welsh Government and the HHSRS Review for the UK Government.
Whether you’re setting housing strategy, conducting regulatory reviews or engaging with stakeholders, we help you make the right evidenced-based policy decisions.
Housing Policy and Strategy Services
We develop local and regional housing strategies, enforcement policies and procedural frameworks. We can also support the design and execution of effective property licensing reviews, strategies and designation schemes, ensuring alignment with the appropriate legislation, local priorities and performance standards. Our work covers property conditions, landlord licensing and registration, decent homes and fitness for habitation compliance, empty homes and social housing strategies.
We help clients respond to national priorities by securing full alignment with current legislation, best practice and organisational objectives, providing clear, practical policy and strategy, alongside procedural frameworks. We provide independent assessments of national and local housing schemes across private and social rented sectors. Take a look through customer case studies;
Research Services
We deliver high-quality, policy-relevant research and evaluation to inform decision-making at local, regional and national levels. Our services include expert-led independent reviews, strategic evaluations, and impact assessments, all undertaken to the highest ethical, methodological and research principles. We devise and run consultations and collaboration processes, such as workshops, surveys and sector engagement campaigns with the highest ethical and methodological research standards. Our research approaches offer strong, evidence-based assessments, policy mapping and thematic analysis to inform policy and strategy decisions.
Our thought leadership is demonstrated through our leading roles in the government-commissioned reviews of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the Welsh Housing Quality Standard and the evaluation of Rent Smart Wales’ landlord registration and licensing scheme.
Our Policy and Research Services
UK and Devolved Governments - We support the design, development and review of national housing standards, regulations and strategies, including:
Technical development of housing quality standards
Evidence-based policy proposals for regulatory change
Evaluation of national housing programmes
Local Authorities - We provide expert input to housing policy, licensing and enforcement strategies, including:
Local empty homes strategies
Housing standards enforcement frameworks
PRS licensing and compliance policy
Social Housing Providers - We work with housing associations to deliver enhanced housing codes, compliance strategies and tenant engagement, including:
Strategic housing policy reviews and service design
Tenant insight and satisfaction research
Compliance alignment with WHQS, Decent Homes and HHSRS
Technical advisory services on damp, mould, fire safety and minimum standards
Why Choose Our Services?
Lead advisors on WHQS 2023, HHSRS reform and Rent Smart Wales evaluation
Specialists in regulation, inspection and enforcement frameworks
Technical expertise with a strategic, considered approach
Proven public consultation and tenant engagement
A trusted partner for governments, local authorities and housing associations
From regulatory reviews to policy drafting and stakeholder participation, we offer clear, strategic and evidence-led support. Get in touch today to discuss your policy or research needs.
Partner with us
Whether you need independent compliance verification, expert risk assessments, or enforcement support, we provide trusted housing inspection services to keep properties safe and legally compliant. Get in touch today to discuss your inspection needs!
