Housing & Compliance
Decent Homes assessments that are consistent, auditable, and fast
AnyInspect records your Decent Homes surveys on video and uses AI to check every property against all four criteria automatically. Eliminate inconsistent surveyor judgements and evidence every decision.
Decent Homes compliance shouldn't be a guessing game
Social landlords are required to meet the Decent Homes Standard across thousands of properties, yet the assessment process is still riddled with inconsistency, subjectivity, and manual record-keeping.
- Complex criteria spanning four pillars make it difficult for surveyors to apply the standard consistently across a large portfolio.
- Different surveyors reach different conclusions on the same property, creating compliance risk and unreliable investment data.
- Paper-based and form-driven workflows mean evidence is fragmented, audits are painful, and failures slip through the gaps.
From survey to compliance report in four steps
AnyInspect replaces clipboards and tick-box forms with a continuous video record that AI analyses against the Decent Homes Standard in real time.
Record your survey on video
Walk the property with your phone or tablet. AnyInspect captures a continuous video record of every room, system, and component as you go.
AI checks the four criteria
Our AI engine automatically assesses the footage against all four Decent Homes criteria: statutory minimum, reasonable repair, modern facilities, and thermal comfort.
Review flagged issues
Any component that fails or is at risk is highlighted with a timestamped video clip and a plain-English explanation of which criterion it breaches.
Export your compliance report
Generate a fully evidenced Decent Homes assessment report ready for your asset management system, regulator, or board.
Everything you need for Decent Homes compliance
Purpose-built features that take the guesswork out of assessing and evidencing the Decent Homes Standard across your housing stock.
Automated four-pillar assessment
AI evaluates every property against statutory minimum, reasonable repair, modern facilities and amenities, and thermal comfort so nothing is missed.
HHSRS Category 1 hazard detection
The system flags potential Category 1 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System as part of the statutory minimum criterion.
Timestamped video evidence
Every finding is linked to the exact moment in the survey video, giving you a defensible audit trail for regulators and tenants.
Portfolio-wide dashboard
See Decent Homes compliance status across your entire stock at a glance, filter by failure type, and prioritise investment where it matters most.
Consistent surveyor output
Because the AI applies the same logic to every survey, you get uniform assessments regardless of which surveyor carried out the inspection.
Asset management integration
Push assessment results and remediation actions directly into your housing management or asset management system via API or bulk export.
See how AnyInspect transforms Decent Homes assessments
Join housing providers who are using AI-powered video surveys to deliver consistent, evidenced Decent Homes compliance at scale.
Try it freeBuilt around the standards that matter
AnyInspect is designed to align with the regulatory framework that governs social housing quality in England.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about Decent Homes surveys and how AnyInspect supports them.
What is the Decent Homes Standard?
The Decent Homes Standard is a minimum quality threshold for social housing in England. A property is 'decent' if it meets the statutory minimum for housing (no Category 1 HHSRS hazards), is in a reasonable state of repair, has reasonably modern facilities and services, and provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort.
What are the four criteria of the Decent Homes Standard?
The four criteria are: (1) it meets the current statutory minimum standard, meaning it is free of Category 1 hazards under the HHSRS; (2) it is in a reasonable state of repair; (3) it has reasonably modern facilities and services such as kitchens, bathrooms, and adequate insulation; and (4) it provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort through effective heating and insulation.
Who needs to comply with the Decent Homes Standard?
All registered providers of social housing in England, including housing associations and local authority landlords, are expected to meet the Decent Homes Standard. The updated 2024 standard also extends expectations to the private rented sector over time.
What changed in the updated 2024 Decent Homes Standard?
The 2024 update introduced stronger requirements around damp and mould, energy efficiency, and building safety. It also tightened the definition of 'modern facilities' and reinforced the link between Decent Homes and the HHSRS, ensuring that assessments better reflect actual living conditions.
What does AnyInspect capture during a Decent Homes survey?
AnyInspect records a continuous video of the entire property inspection. The AI then analyses the footage to assess each of the four Decent Homes criteria, identifying failed components, potential HHSRS hazards, and areas that fall below the modern facilities or thermal comfort thresholds.
How does the Decent Homes Standard relate to the HHSRS?
The first criterion of the Decent Homes Standard requires that a property meets the statutory minimum, which means it must be free of Category 1 hazards as defined by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. A property with any Category 1 hazard automatically fails the Decent Homes Standard.
What reporting does AnyInspect provide for Decent Homes?
AnyInspect generates a detailed assessment report for each property showing pass or fail status against all four criteria, with timestamped video evidence for every finding. At portfolio level, you get dashboards showing overall compliance rates, common failure types, and investment priorities.
Can AnyInspect help manage Decent Homes across a large portfolio?
Yes. AnyInspect is built for portfolio-scale assessment. You can track compliance status across thousands of properties, identify systemic issues such as widespread thermal comfort failures, and prioritise remediation programmes based on the severity and volume of non-decency.
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