Welsh Government publishes criteria for registering new social landlords in Wales
The Welsh Government has published guidance setting out the criteria for the registration of new social landlords in Wales under section 5 of the Housing Act 1996. It outlines a two‑stage application process, noting that applicants must first demonstrate they meet statutory eligibility requirements before being assessed against registration criteria focused on financial viability, governance and management arrangements, with evidence required of compliance with Regulatory Standards (RS)1, RS2 and RS7, and capacity to meet RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS8 and RS9 from registration. The guidance explains that applicants must also show stakeholder support, disclose any parent‑subsidiary governance arrangements and provide detailed risk management, financial forecasting and assurance documentation, after which the regulation team will submit a recommendation to the housing portfolio minister.