Over 80% of local authorities now have some form of housing and/or development company; Savills has helped with the set-up of many of them. Where councils are interested in developing further, we can help: whether from initial feasibility, review of progress, “next level” business planning, implanting a wider growth strategy or developing group structures, we have the expertise in options appraisal, modelling and market advice.

Please contact Steve Partridge / Simon Smith

We provide the full range of HRA business planning support on our brand new and innovative web-based platform which takes the HRA business plan to the next level. We provide sophisticated financial modelling, train you on how to use, interactive scenario planning for a full range of decision-makers, drafting narrative, running wide ranging resident consultation, and linking the business plan to other key elements such as rents, RTB receipts and development appraisal. Our development appraisal toolkits are designed to test viability for new build and regeneration – in a specific HRA context.

Please contact Steve Partridge / Simon Smith

Linked to our HRA business plan platform, we have led the way in supporting councils in designing and delivering their Investment Frameworks following the abolition of the HRA debt cap in 2018. Learning the lessons from RPs and the private sector, we make sure your plans are fit for purpose, secure and risk-adjusted.

Please contact Steve Partridge / Simon Smith

Following the release of the HRA debt cap in 2018, many authorities are generating significant programmes of investment into development and regeneration. We have developed a detailed set of appraisal tools, bespoke to the unique operating and financial circumstances for HRAs. We also continue to support LAs as they look to grow their housing companies offer – whether to provide market or additional affordable homes, to set up from scratch or to grow the 'next level' business plan.

Please contact Steve Partridge / Simon Smith

As more authorities turn to consider reopening their HRA, we can help the appraisal of options, briefings on the technicalities, and once the decision is taken, help with creating the budget and business plan from scratch. We aim to take everyone with us on the journey – members, executive, housing staff – so that when it’s up and running the HRA will make the contribution to social housing you need.

Please contact Steve Partridge / Simon Smith