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The regulation arm of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has today relaunched as the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
It follows the Homes and Communities Agency’s investment functions being rebranded and relaunched as Homes England earlier today.
In a letter to housing providers, Fiona MacGregor, executive director of regulation at the RSH, said a previous review of the HCA “concluded that the HCA’s function as the regulator of social housing should be separated from its investment functions, and established as a standalone body to reaffirm the government’s commitment to a strong, independent regulator with credibility within the sector”.
She added: “This change is to the regulator’s operating name only and does not alter our regulatory framework, approach or powers and we will continue to promote a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector able to deliver homes that meet a range of needs.”
Despite the rebranding, until legislation is passed for the regulator to be established as a standalone body, the organisations will both legally remain functions of the HCA.