The director of regulation at the Homes and Communities Agency believes the troubles at Cosmopolitan Housing Group (CHG) are a one off, but warns it’s not getting complacent in preparing for a future where providers diversify. The north-west association – which only merged with Chester and District Housing Trust (CDHT) back in November to form a 14,000-home social landlord – has approached housing giant Riverside for merger talks after reportedly getting into difficulties with its ...