Who we help
Our commitment to social housing stems from our desire to improve peoples' lives and, health aside, a place to live is as important as it gets.
Starting with helping tenants to make their own estate transfers a success, over the past 25 years we have grown to be one of the leading social housing law firms in the country and are ranked as Band 1 by Chambers. We have done this by never forgetting we are part of a sector making a difference to peoples' lives.
With recent population booms, economic recessions, and political unrest there is a greater demand than ever before for our range of legal services for social housing providers.
Our expertise ranges from major projects such as stock transfers, innovative structures and joint ventures, to the day-to-day nuts and bolts of making housing work. We have teams of housing solicitors specialising in: housing litigation, housing management, employment matters, housing corporate services and property.
Whether you are a registered provider, a local authority, or an organisation that is working in the social housing sector, our housing solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to help you further your purpose.
Affordable Housing is at the forefront of public policy...
Lack of quality affordable housing, be it rented, low-cost home ownership or for market sale, is at the forefront of public policy. The tragic event of Grenfell Tower, the Government’s U-turn on LHA, Brexit and the impact on interest rates/sources of funding all combine to make the picture more complicated than ever before.
What isn’t complicated is that right across the spectrum the need is acute, and registered providers are best-placed to meet that need; their long history of flexibility, inventiveness, social purpose and (at least for the time being) the low cost of finance mean that now is the time for providers to deliver.
Organisations navigating these waters need advisers who are experts in housing law and who work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to create solutions that are robust to last in the years ahead. We believe our model of having only one office, colleagues who are focused on “beginning with the end in mind”, and wanting to make a real difference with their skills means we are ideally placed to do just that.
For further information
To find out more about how we can help you, and how we've helped others, please contact Jonathan Cox.
[Anthony Collins Solicitors is] a highly regarded niche practice, known for its focus on the social housing and local authority sectors.Chambers
Find out more about the services we provide to housing providers...
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Funding
Expert advice on funding and social investment.
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Commercial
Supporting housing providers with legal advice on contractual issues.
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Governance
Providing legal expertise on compliance, policies and procedures.
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Housing management
Legal advice on housing management issues.
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Corporate
Legal support to housing providers with structures and mergers.
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Employment
Providing legal employment support and advice to housing organisations.
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Procurement
Addressing the legal challenges with social housing providers, regarding procurement and state aid.
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Property and construction
Advising on repairs and regeneration projects, and Right To Buy.
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Resolving disputes
Advice and support for dispute resolution within the housing sector.
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We have been recognised for the work we do
Final accounts – a risky business
Final accounts may mark the end of the delivery phase, but risks remain that must be managed appropriately to avoid disputes.
Rents for private registered providers (PRPs) from April 2020
Following a consultation earlier this year, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has now published the final form of the new Rent Standard.
Promotions November 2019
We are delighted to announce the following promotions within Anthony Collins Solicitors.
A substantial change to a contract does not risk set aside for “ineffectiveness”
Procuring organisations who have to make substantial changes to a contract during an OJEU tender process can breathe a sigh of relief.
Section 20 consultation: unsigned contracts and qualifying long-term agreements (QLTAs)
The case provides a useful reminder to be cautious and check whether agreements your organisation is entering into meet the QLTA definition and trigger Section 20 consultation.
New strategies in the fight for social housing fire safety
The largely unexpected fire-safety risks identified following the Grenfell Tower disaster have exerted significant pressure on social housing budgets.
Abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 notices? Consultation now closed
Our response to the Government’s consultation “A New Deal for Renting” has now been submitted following the consultation closing on 12 October.
Volunteers – Greater protection, but at what cost?
In response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Report back in July 2018 on sexual harassment in the workplace, the Government is looking at a number of initiatives.
Whistleblowing – Dealing with frequent flyers
What do you do if an employee persists in raising the same concern, again and again, taking up copious amounts of management time and patience
Building a culture of inclusivity and diversity
Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace culture is no longer seen as “management speak” but rather as a necessity for success.
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