The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published regulatory judgements on 26 August 2026, including consumer upgrades for two housing associations. Livin Housing Limited and Community Gateway Association Limited were both moved from C2 to C1, according to the regulator.

RSH said County Durham-based Livin had strengthened its understanding of the condition of its homes since a November 2024 inspection and improved how it monitors condition and plans repairs and investment. Preston-based Community Gateway, inspected in July 2025, had strengthened health and safety management, governance and tenant communication, the regulator said. Both kept their previous G1 governance and V1 financial viability grades.

Amplius Living, based in Milton Keynes, received C2, G1 and V2 following inspection. RSH cited weaknesses in repairs service quality and communication, and challenges meeting increased legal requirements on damp and mould; it said continued improvement would need to be evidenced. Watford Community Housing Trust's interim judgement confirmed G1 and V2; RSH has not yet assessed the merged entity against consumer standards.