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The SDS blog covers land valuation, development viability, and social housing policy, written by the SDS team for UK Registered Providers and Local Authorities.
Content spans three areas: Industry Insights on sector-wide shifts, SDS Updates on the platform, and Tech & Development on how the software is built and used.
Ricky ProtaJan 15, 2026, 10:00:03 AM3 min read

Why SAHP Funding doesn't de-risk schemes, and what actually does

The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) is a critical enabler of affordable ...
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Ricky ProtaDec 3, 2025, 10:29:30 AM3 min read

When is a scheme truly viable?

Understanding Viability Through the Lens of SDS ProVal In affordable housing development, ...
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Ricky ProtaOct 21, 2025, 11:32:17 AM6 min read

How Viable Is Shared Ownership in the Current Market?

Shared ownership (SO) remains central to delivery and affordability in England, but the ...
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Ricky ProtaOct 7, 2025, 11:09:55 AM2 min read

The Staircasing Myth: Why Appraisers Must Stop Counting the Uncountable

Shared ownership was designed to bridge the gap between renting and owning, giving ...
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Ricky ProtaSep 16, 2025, 10:38:22 AM5 min read

Rent Convergence and Development Appraisals: What Every ProVal User Needs to Know

The UK’s social housing sector is preparing for a new 10-year rent settlement from April ...
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Ricky ProtaSep 3, 2025, 9:15:01 AM3 min read

Why Authorities Cannot Afford to Ignore Development Appraisals in 2025

For decades, local authorities largely stepped back from direct housing delivery, leaving ...
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Ricky ProtaAug 19, 2025, 9:10:39 AM5 min read

Understanding Scheme Viability for Housing Associations in 2025

Why viability looks different for Registered Providers When a private developer appraises ...
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Aina MartinezJul 31, 2025, 11:10:19 AM2 min read

How Local Authorities and Housing Associations Can Collaborate Better with Shared Tools

In today’s rapidly changing housing landscape, collaboration isn’t just nice-to-have, ...
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Aina MartinezJul 18, 2025, 9:57:33 AM3 min read

Unlocking the £39 Billion Affordable Homes Programme 2026–2036

Why Digitisation Is Now Mission-Critical The government’s £39 billion Affordable Homes ...
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Shelton Development ServicesMar 28, 2025, 9:01:55 AM6 min read

Collaboration Between Private Housing Developers and the Public Sector

Collaboration between private developers and the public sector may be necessary in order ...
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Aina MartinezNov 13, 2024, 12:00:00 AM7 min read

Housing for the Aging Population

The need for accessible, thoughtfully designed housing for older adults is increasingly ...
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Aina MartinezOct 8, 2024, 12:00:00 AM6 min read

The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Solutions

The UK’s affordable housing crisis is characterised by a significant lack of available ...
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