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We have analysed the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identify key findings which can be used to focus improvement activities. The TSM framework, now in its second year, provides the housing association sector with standardised benchmarks across tenant perception, building safety, repairs performance, and complaint handling. Our summary headlines: Home condition, tenant voice, and repairs satisfaction are the

Our Insights Report on the the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identified five recommendations to focus improvement activities. Download the one page summary: Recommendation 5 — benchmark with purpose and relevance The challenge TSM creates an unprecedented benchmarking opportunity, but comparisons with the sector median or governance ratings obscure what is genuinely achievable — and can point improvement a

Our Insights Report on the the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identified five recommendations to focus improvement activities. Download the one page summary: Recommendation 4 — locally focused operating models The challenge Larger housing associations deliver consistently worse tenant outcomes, and London is penalised further still. Current operating models often fail to capture the benefits of scale withou

Our Insights Report on the the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identified five recommendations to focus improvement activities. Download the one page summary: Recommendation 3 — transform complaints handling The challenge Complaints handling is the sector's weakest TSM measure yet one of the most influential on overall satisfaction. Most organisations still design the process around regulatory compliance — l

Our Insights Report on the the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identified five recommendations to focus improvement activities. Download the one page summary: Recommendation 2 — focus on repairs effectiveness The challenge Hitting repairs timescales does not guarantee tenant satisfaction. Most operating models and supplier contracts are built around speed, but what happens during and after the repair matters

Our Insights Report on the the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to identified five recommendations to focus improvement activities. Download the one page summary: Recommendation 1 — prioritise tenant voice mechanisms The challenge Tenant voice has the second-strongest correlation with overall satisfaction, yet many organisations still measure it only through formal mechanisms — panels and scrutiny committees — t

Everyone is talking about AI; from your board, to your suppliers, to your team. There is a perceived urgency: “Why are you not ‘doing AI’ yet?” Reality: colleagues already use AI assistants for personal productivity, but sector-wide operational adoption is still early. You don’t need to be first - you do need to be safe, ready, and focused on measurable value for customers and homes. It's important to remember AI is not one thing and this article considers 1) general-purpose

Five recommendations from our experience implementing technology and AI in the housing sector.