Information required from registered providers

The regulator’s information requirements

We need to collect and hold reliable information (both in data returns and other documentation) so that we can undertake our functions. We use information gathered to assess compliance with our regulatory framework and to produce statistical information. We are committed to minimising the burden of our information requirements by using data and information providers already collect and collate as part of their routine business activity.

We expect providers to produce the information and documents we require in a timely fashion. Where we have evidence that information of any nature has not been submitted or is late, incomplete, or inaccurate, we may reflect this in our judgement of a provider’s compliance with the regulatory standards. In particular, but not exclusively, we may consider it evidence of a breach of the specific expectation in the Governance and Financial Viability Standard to communicate with us in an accurate and timely manner, including through regulatory returns.

The tables below set out a summary of our routine data requirements and the deadlines for submission. Please submit the returns as early as possible. There are different requirements for local authorities; for those private providers which own fewer than 1,000 social housing units and for those which own 1,000 units or more.

On 10 March 2022 we wrote to all chief executives to confirm data requirements for the 2022-23 period. These letters detailed the requirements for private providers with 1,000 or more units (large providers) and those with fewer than 1,000 units (small providers).

Data returns for private registered providers

Regulatory documents

Quarterly survey 2022 to 23 submission dates

Disposal notifications

From 6 April 2017 private registered providers must notify the regulator about some types of disposals they have made. Further information about the requirements is available on the Notifications about disposals page. Disposal notifications must be submitted through NROSH+ where a standard form is available.

Data returns for local authority registered providers

The Local Authority Data Return collects information regarding stock and rents from local authority registered providers. The LADR is included in the single data list for 2021 and local authority registered providers are required to submit a LADR in addition to their Local Authority Housing Statistics submission made to DLUHC directly.

On 10 March 2021 we wrote to chief executives to confirm data requirements for the 2022-23 period.

How registered providers should submit information

We collect financial and statistical data from registered providers through NROSH+. NROSH+ is a website for all registered providers to submit their annual data returns – the information and supporting documents, which we require so we can regulate them effectively.

As a provider, it is essential that you supply accurate and timely data – the data returns are an important way in which we monitor big financial risks and regulate the sector. Further guidance on submitting NROSH+ data returns is provided on the NROSH+ website. Guidance on submitting annual accounts and audit management letters is provided below.

Annual accounts and audit management letters

The process for submitting annual accounts and audit management letters, including the potential regulatory action for those that submit them late, is detailed in this guidance.

How to use NROSH+

To use NROSH+ effectively, it is important that you:

• log into the NROSH+ website
• keep your contact and organisational information up-to-date – this is important as we regularly inform providers on any changes to our data collection process using the contact details logged in NROSH+
• use the latest templates for each return to prepare and submit data
• use the guidance provided on the NROSH+ site
• submit data as early as possible, within the survey period.

Queries about NROSH+

Send any questions about using NROSH+ to the Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team NROSHenquiries@rsh.gov.uk and 0300 124 5225.

Further information

• Read about how to Register and de-register as a provider of social housing.

• See the Current registered providers of social housing page for a list of registrations and de-registrations.

Privacy notice

The regulator is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal data. Please read our privacy notice to find out more about how we do this.