JV North has welcomed a new member at the start of the government’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).
Warrington Housing Association becomes the latest registered provider to join the consortium as it delivers a five-year development programme that will concentrate on social and supported rents.
The move comes as the 2021/26 Shared Ownership Affordable Homes Programme comes to a close and the new £39bn SAHP gets underway.
Executive Director of Property at Warrington Housing Association, Helen Smith, said joining JV North would strengthen its ability to deliver high-quality affordable homes for local communities.
“By working in partnership with other like-minded housing associations we can access greater collective expertise, resources and development opportunities than we could alone,” she said.
“This collaboration supports Warrington Housing Association’s long-term commitment to tackling the housing shortage, accelerating the delivery of new homes and ensures that developments are sustainable, well-designed and meet the evolving needs of residents.
“While we are a relatively small provider, we are developing at a strong and ambitious rate proportionate to our size and joining JV North enables the organisation to maximise its impact.”
Sean Stafford of Saffer Cooper Consultancy which oversees JV North’s development programme, said: “Warrington Housing Association has identified the array of benefits that come from being part of the consortium and we are really looking forward to working with their development team in the years ahead.
“The new SAHP is now upon us and it is a once in a generation opportunity for all housebuilding landlords to really make a difference so we are really pleased to welcome them into the fold.
“We operate as a collective to share intelligence, best practice and mitigate risk with the ultimate aim of being able to build more affordable homes so people across the North West benefit.”
Warrington Housing Association becomes the 16th member of JV North and follows First Choice Homes Oldham which joined at the end of last year.
Becoming a full member gives the organisation a seat on JV North’s decision-making Board and the operational Development Group as well as access to the consortium’s £500m framework.
PHOTOGRAPH: Left to right: Sean Stafford of Saffer Cooper Consultancy which oversees JV North’s development programme, Helen Smith, Executive Director of Property at Warrington Housing Association and Ken Browne, Head of Property at Warrington Housing Association.