In the first video podcast of the Built, Managed, Lived. series, Mairead McErlean is joined by Adrian Shaw of L&Q and Kevin Dunleavy of The Guinness Partnership to explore how the introduction of commonhold could reshape the management of social housing.
The discussion highlights that the shift to commonhold is more than a legal change – it represents a fundamental rethink of how homes are developed, governed and managed. While much of the political debate has focused on homeowners, the episode examines the significant implications for housing associations, particularly in mixed tenure developments where questions around governance and responsibilities are still emerging – alongside the potential impact on the planning and delivery of social housing.
The conversation also considers the practical challenges ahead, including long-term stewardship, financial planning and the need for specialist expertise. While commonhold offers opportunities for greater resident engagement, its success will depend on aligning policy ambition with the operational realities of managing complex, multi-tenure housing over the long term.
Episode 6 of the Built Managed Lived. podcast is available now.
