The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially concluded its investigation into Home REIT, the London-listed social housing provider, announcing that it will take no further enforcement action against the firm. This development marks a significant milestone for the company, which has been under a cloud of regulatory uncertainty since it became the primary target of a high-profile campaign by Viceroy Research. Viceroy’s forensic work had previously alleged systemic issues within the company’s business model, specifically regarding the sustainability of its rental income and the quality of its property portfolio. While the FCA’s decision provides a clear path forward regarding this specific inquiry, it is worth noting that the company remains subject to a separate, ongoing criminal probe, the details of which remain distinct from the FCA’s administrative findings. For investors, the closure of the FCA probe removes a major overhang, though the persistence of the criminal investigation suggests that the forensic scrutiny initiated by short sellers has left a lasting impact on the company’s governance narrative. The Forensic Ledger notes that while the 'all-clear' from the FCA is a victory for the company's current management, the broader forensic questions raised by Viceroy regarding the social housing sector's reliance on government-backed funding models remain a critical case study in how activist research can force regulatory transparency in opaque real estate investment trusts. ## Sources - Bloomberg Business — Reporting on the FCA's decision to drop the investigation, October 21, 2026.
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