The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) is the statutory regulator for Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs). What is AHBRA’s remit? AHBRA is responsible for regulating Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) in accordance with the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019. Its role includes protecting homes provided by AHBs, ensuring good governance, financial management, tenancy
Report finds significant failings in governance, financial management and conflict of interest handling PMVT to undergo intensive oversight and monitoring programme The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) today published the report of the independent inspectors appointed to investigate the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT). The objective of the investigation was to ascertain the PMVT’s
The Approved Housing Body Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) today published its Statement of Strategy for 2025-2028. This is AHBRA’s second strategic statement and outlines the Regulator’s vision and strategic goals for the next three years. Building on the strong foundations in place, AHBRA’s Strategy focuses on strengthening its regulatory framework, improving operational efficiency and organisational agility
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) has today (22nd November 2024) published its Annual Report for 2023. The report outlines the significant progress made by AHBRA against its five strategic objectives in 2023. Having laid substantial foundations to establish it’s organisational and regulatory framework over the first two years of its operation, AHBRA is
AHBRA today welcomes the enactment of the amendments to the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 with the commencement of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024. The Act is an important milestone in AHBRA’s regulation of the sector as it provides the necessary clarity and certainty for AHB registrations. I would like to
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) has today published its second Sectoral Analysis for the AHB sector. This represents the largest and most detailed insight into the AHB Sector. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the AHB sector, including dwelling numbers, sector funding and forecasted growth. Additionally, it provides an understanding of AHB’s