Maintaining and Investing in Residents’ Homes: Draft Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025-2030

Housing Management ran this consultation to ask residents if they supported the main aims of the draft Housing Asset Management Strategy and sought feedback on the five key investment priorities proposed and any other comments on the draft.

The majority of respondents supported the Strategy’s overall aims to keep homes safe, well-maintained, energy-efficient, and to strengthen resident involvement. Some respondents questioned whether the Strategy would be fully implemented or supported in practice. Respondents felt that more specificity was needed, with clearer commitments on delivery and timelines.

Recommendations from live resident engagement and consultation feedback informed the final revisions to the Strategy. Overall, the consultation confirmed strong resident and stakeholder support for the Strategy’s approach and priorities and provided practical insights that strengthened commitments, improved clarity and ensured the Strategy reflects the needs and experiences of residents across the borough. The following changes and clarifications were made in response to consultation feedback:

• Further simplified technical language and adjusted terminology to make the Strategy clearer and easier for residents to understand. Amended wording and strengthened commitments to improve fairness and transparency in investment decisions.
• Added clear definitions of the Decent Homes Standard and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and clarified regulatory compliance and reporting under the Building Safety Act.
• Strengthened emphasis on resident involvement and how feedback continues to guide investment priorities.
• Incorporated clearer reference to repair and maintenance standards through the commitment to develop the RBKC Home Standard.
• Highlighted explanation of building components replacement cycles, emphasising a robust, data-driven approach to investment planning.
• Enhanced references to performance and progress monitoring, including where residents can access performance and investment data.
• Learning from Grenfell: Added clarity on how delivery of commitments will be assured and monitored through independent oversight, member scrutiny, community engagement, and transparent reporting.