A new Decent Homes Standard - consultation

05 August 2025

Updates and insight from the NHF and others about the Decent Homes Standard consultation followed by questions and answers from attendees.

The government is consulting on proposed changes to the Decent Homes Standard, including introducing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for social rented homes. This will significantly shape how housing associations plan their investment in repairs and maintenance over the coming years.

Speakers

  • Annie Owens, Policy Leader, National Housing Federation (chair)
  • Haider Al-Qaddo, Decent Homes Standard Review Team Leader, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
  • Tom Davies, Team Leader: Social Housing Decarbonisation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

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Who to speak to

Annie Owens, Policy Leader