Over the last six years, the NFA team has been closely involved with the development of the new regulatory regime, liaising with government ministers and contributing feedback from members and tenants on a range of proposals. 

Today NFA MD Eamon McGoldrick, whose experience of the social housing sector spans four decade and who has consistently supported the changes, welcomed the arrival of the new regulatory regime.

“Positivity is all I hear from colleagues about all this change.

“Clearly, residents will benefit; but the best social housing landlords also see the benefits of clearly defined boundaries and appreciate this renewed focus from central government – albeit triggered by a terrible tragedy – on the provision of social housing that is decent and safe.

“It seems to me that, with these changes, the whole sector will be that much better placed to respond to the all-important final recommendations from the Grenfell Inquiry when they come early next year.

“Nothing will be more important – and good and progressive landlords will have nothing to fear and residents will have everything to gain.”