10 November 2026
Today we’ve welcomed the announcement by Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE and Alison McGovern MP on behalf of the Government to the Older People’s Housing Taskforce and the recognition of the important role that housing for older people plays in supporting independence, wellbeing and choice in later life.
The Taskforce report and the Government’s response notes that consumer confidence must remain at the heart of the delivery of housing for older people. This is our purpose and focus at the ARHM, as we operate the statutory code for leasehold retirement housing. We firmly believe that people and their families need clear information, transparent fees and charges, effective redress mechanisms, and confidence that retirement housing providers are operating to high standards.
This is why the ARHM Code of Practice remains so important. The Code provides a robust framework for consumer protection, governance and service standards, helping residents make informed choices and ensuring they are treated fairly throughout their time in retirement housing. The Taskforce rightly highlighted the need to improve information, transparency and trust across the sector.
We look forward to working with Government and industry partners to ensure these principles are embedded in future policy, including the forthcoming revisions to our Code, alongside measures to increase the supply of high-quality retirement housing.
Consumer protection and strong standards are essential to build confidence in housing for later life and delivering better outcomes for older people.
The Older People’s Housing Taskforce Report: government response – GOV.UK
