Capsticks Housing Diploma

The Capsticks Housing Diploma, supported by the Chartered Institute of Housing, is the first housing development and regeneration course of its kind for the Social Housing and Local Government sectors. 

Delivered by our specialist legal team (with support from external experts), the diploma will provide a practical understanding of the process of housing development, with a focus on its legal aspects, to a recognised professional standard. 

Aimed at housing professionals, already working in the Social Housing and Local Government sectors who are looking to develop their skills, knowledge, career and gain a deeper understanding of the role of a registered provider in housing development, regeneration and housing delivery.

The course will involve one day attendance each month for a period of six months starting from January to June, followed by an assessment.

Applications are now open for 2027. For the first time, we’re offering an early bird discount of 20% off the course fees for those who sign up before Friday 30 October 2026. Apply now at the button below.

Course outline:

• Module 1 - Introduction - the history and business of housing associations
• Module 2 - Heads of terms and instructing solicitors, transaction structures, procurement overview
• Module 3 - Tax issues overview
• Module 4 - Scheme appraisals, regeneration, land-buying
• Module 5 - Planning
• Module 6 - Title considerations, transfer considerations
• Module 7 - Drafting development agreements, negotiating delivering and managing development agreements/build contracts
• Module 8 – Overview of section agreements
• Module 9 - Specification and employers' requirements, EAs, and the DLP
• Module 10 - Governance, grant and regulation
• Module 11 - Estate management: sales, security charging and building safety and fire requirements
• Module 12 - An introduction to housing management
• Module 13 - Introduction to housing law, disrepair and ASB
• Module 14 - Introduction to disputes, barriers to development, contractual disputes, construction disputes

Assessment:

Participants will have two months to complete the assessment at the end of the course.

Course fees:

The total cost of undertaking the Diploma course is £2,500, plus VAT. This can be paid in either one or two instalments by your employer; self-funded students receive a 10% discount off their fees. 

For the first time, we’re offering an early bird discount of 20% off the course fees for those who sign up before Friday 30 October 2026.

Venue:

The course will take place in person at a central London venue.

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