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Social Housing
We provide trusted legal advice to registered providers, housing charities, and local authorities . Our team helps you deliver, manage and protect affordable housing while staying compliant with evolving regulations and community expectations.
From site acquisition to tenancy enforcement, we offer practical, sector-specific legal support that empowers you to build and sustain thriving communities.
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Our Services
We offer a full range of legal services tailored to the needs of the social housing sector.
- Site Acquisitions, Developments & Disposals – Legal support for land led schemes, regeneration, and asset management
- Planning & Section 106 Agreements – Navigating planning obligations and securing development approvals
- Housing Management & Tenancy Enforcement – Managing anti-social behaviour, rent arrears, and possession proceedings
- Repairs, Disrepair Claims & Litigation – Resolving disputes efficiently to protect your reputation and residents
- Shared Ownership & Leasehold Matters – Drafting leases, managing staircasing, and advising on enfranchisement
How We Can Help
We understand the financial, operational and regulatory pressures facing the social housing sector. Our legal advice is:
- Practical – Focused on real-world outcomes
- Responsive – Delivered with urgency and clarity
- Collaborative – Built on long-term relationships with housing providers
Whether you’re developing new homes, managing tenancies, or responding to legal challenges, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Our Team
Our team brings together expertise in housing management, property development, governance, and dispute resolution. We’ve built long-standing partnerships with housing providers across the UK.
INSIGHTS
Insights
16th July 2026
The Commonhold Mandate: A Practical Survival Guide for Developers
The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 places commonhold firmly on the agenda for residential development in England and
Case Study
14th July 2026
Ellisons advises CSG Ushers Ltd on acquisition of new long-term headquarters
Ellisons has advised CSG Ushers Ltd on the acquisition of a mixed-use property in Waltham Cross, securing a new long-term
6th July 2026
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Non-Domestic Properties – Interim Update 2026
Following the Government’s 2021 consultation on increasing minimum EPC standards for non-domestic rented properties, an interim update has now been
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