Briefing

The Retrofit Briefing

Policy, funding and industry updates — clear, practical and sector-specific.

ECO4 Flex: What the latest changes mean for housing associations

Clint Walker05 Jun 20256 min

The ECO4 flex eligibility changes introduced this spring are creating new opportunities — and some confusion — for housing providers working to upgrade their stock.

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pas2035

PAS2035:2023 — Key changes retrofit coordinators need to know

The updated PAS2035 standard introduced changes to the retrofit coordinator role that every professional in the sector needs to understand.

28 May 20258 min

social housing

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 — what we know so far

SHDF Wave 3 is expected to launch in late 2025. Here's what housing providers need to prepare for based on the consultation outcomes.

15 May 20255 min

prs

The private rented sector and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards — where are we now?

With MEES consultations ongoing and landlords under increasing pressure, the PRS retrofit challenge is growing. What do the latest signals from government tell us?

02 May 20257 min