In 2025, everyone is navigating a much more complex and volatile landscape and Housing Associations have a number of significant issues and are far from immune from all the turbulence.
Based on trends in tech, economics, geopolitics, and society, here are 10 major strategic risks and mitigation approaches that every Housing Association CxO needs to be thinking about as part of their strategic plan. Check out our full download of more risks and 30+ mitigation strategies & tracking KPIs further down.
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy 1 | Mitigation Strategy 1 KPI |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Health and Safety Risks | Implement rigorous property inspections and maintenance programs | Property inspection completion rate |
| Regulatory and Compliance Breaches | Ensure ongoing compliance monitoring with housing regulations | Regulatory audit pass rate |
| Financial Sustainability Risks | Diversify funding and income streams | Revenue source diversification index |
| Reputational Risks | Proactively engage with stakeholders and communities | Stakeholder engagement frequency |
| Development and Construction Risks | Partner with reliable and vetted contractors | Contractor performance satisfaction rate |
| Operational Risks (Maintenance and Services) | Develop preventive maintenance programs | Preventive maintenance task completion rate |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Risks | Enhance cybersecurity frameworks and protocols | Number of cybersecurity incidents detected |
| Changing Tenant Expectations | Conduct regular tenant feedback surveys | Tenant satisfaction score |
| Innovation Stagnation | Foster a culture of innovation and modernization | Number of modernization projects initiated |
| Workforce Talent and Retention Challenges | Invest in employee development and wellbeing | Employee turnover rate |
| Governance and Leadership Risks | Strengthen board governance structures and policies | Board meeting attendance and review scores |
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