Housing associations: local economic drivers

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1 Housing associations: local economic drivers

2 40 Did you know that housing associations in the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area add 233.7m annually to the South East s economy? Housing associations are making a significant contribution to the local economy and actively support economic growth across the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area. They own, manage and maintain 33,514 homes in the LEP area, and have plans to build 1,178 new affordable homes in Berkshire. House building supports local businesses and boosts the economy. Housing associations lever in private investment - matching every 1 of public investment with nearly 6 of their own resources to build new affordable homes

3 Supporting local economic growth Housing associations: Build and manage homes and do much more to support and grow the local economy Are major local employers and operate in the areas where new jobs are needed most Have extensive new build and regeneration programmes Deliver well-developed apprenticeship schemes as well as training and skills programmes Support local businesses and social enterprises through their supply chain Work extensively in the green economy and around the digital inclusion agenda Are diversifying rapidly - entering new markets, acquiring new businesses and developing new services CASE STUDY: Thames Valley Housing Local economic impact Thames Valley Housing operates across the South East owning and managing 15,000 homes. This includes shared ownership, social and affordable rented housing, NHS key worker accommodation and private rented homes through its subsidiary, Fizzy Living. 84.6m turnover 56.3m annual rental income 477m loan portfolio c. 100m annual spend on procurement including its development activities. Contractors are required to seek local employees. 731 new homes developed m

4 Building new homes to tackle the housing crisis The shortage of new homes is a significant barrier to achieving sustainable economic growth. The average home in the South East costs around 280,000 - over 12 times the average local wage - making the standard 25% deposit around 70,000. Costs of renting privately are also set to spiral. The high cost of accommodation has left more than 225,250 households on social housing waiting lists. Only around 57% of the homes the South East needs each year are being built. Housing associations are helping to tackle the housing crisis in Berkshire by building 1,178 new affordable homes from This will add an estimated 137.4m to the South East economy, supporting around 2,790 jobs. Housing associations build a significant proportion of new homes of all types and tenures in your area. Building new homes supports local economic growth and creates real jobs in the local economy. Every affordable home built creates 2.4 jobs in total for the UK economy m Added to the South East economy by building new affordable homes

5 Making an economic impact Housing associations in the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area make a significant contribution to the local economy by: Directly employing 2,583 people in the LEP area and many more in their wider supply chains Recording an annual turnover of 218.7m Managing, repairing and maintaining 33,514 homes across the LEP area, adding 233.7m annually to the South East economy and supporting 5,452 jobs across the region. Developing 1,178 new affordable homes in the LEP area in , adding 137.4m to the South East economy and supporting around 2,790 jobs CASE STUDY: Sovereign Housing Association Local economic impact Sovereign Housing Association is one of the largest providers of affordable homes in the South of England, owning and managing more than 34,000 properties. In addition to the 80% of its portfolio dedicated to social rent, it also develops for shared ownership, leasehold, private rent and outright sale m annual turnover 156m annual rental income 935.7m loan portfolio 52.8m annual investment in repairs and maintenance 3,340 new homes built between employees

6 Supporting local employment and skills 40 Businesses can t grow when their employees can t find affordable homes in the right places. Housing associations work across a range of communities, including the most deprived neighbourhoods where there are very few job opportunities and high levels of benefit dependency. Many housing associations offer training and apprenticeships to their residents, using their supply chains to widen their employment offer. In the last two years housing associations supported 260 apprenticeships in the South East. 2,583 People directly employed by housing associations in the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP area CASE STUDY: Radian Local economic impact Radian manages 18,000 homes in the south of England. The majority of its stock is general needs housing, but also includes sheltered and supported housing, key worker accommodation, shared ownership, market rent and homes for private sale m turnover 86.6m annual rental income 21.3m annual spend on repairs and maintenance 15.1m annual investment in supported housing Funding 1,000 residents for skills/employement training 1,400 new homes built between ,196 employees

7 Working together to make a real difference Housing associations play a significant role in driving local economic growth. They are key partners in supporting local authorities, Thames Valley Berkshire LEP partners, and other local policy makers to deliver on shared priorities. Housing associations have access to private finance and hold significant undrawn loan facilities. They are, therefore, able to effectively lever private investment into the area. Housing associations can help the LEP support business growth by providing a range of housing options. This includes low cost home ownership, market rented housing and homes for outright sale, as well as social and affordable rents. As the membership body for housing associations, the National Housing Federation is keen to strengthen relationships. If you want to find out more about working with housing associations to grow the local economy, please contact the Federation s local lead manager for the South East, Warren Finney: Warren Finney Tel: warren.finney@housing.org.uk

8 The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. We believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. That s why we represent the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing. Our members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities. National Housing Federation Lion Court, 25 Procter Street, London WC1V 6NY Tel: southeast@housing.org.uk Find us or follow us on: National Housing Federation Mixed Sources. Product group from well-managed forests, controlled sources and recycled wood or fibre. Cert no. SGS-COC Forest Stewardship Council