Homes England

We’re Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration Agency, and we’re here to drive the creation of more quality homes and thriving places so that everyone has a place to live and grow. We’re a national Agency that supports local places across England by working in partnership with thousands of organisations, big and small. We join forces with local authorities, housebuilders, developers, affordable housing providers, commercial real estate companies and financial institutes to unlock potential and accelerate change. 💡 Learn more about us: https://bit.ly/3WvT0yd #WeAreHomesEngland 

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Today we are announcing the government appointment of Pat Ritchie CBE as our Interim Chair.    Pat said: “I am proud to have been asked to chair Homes England during this period of transformation. The Agency’s great strength is its people, who are passionate about regeneration and building strong communities, and we are focused on driving delivery to help achieve the government’s housing ambitions".     Pat’s wealth of leadership experience and knowledge of the Agency and sector will help maintain our momentum, energy and focus during a significant period of change.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDxWKPiC

Today, we announced the launch of the Greener Homes Alliance 2 with Octopus Real Estate. Through the renewed Alliance, we’ll enable more SMEs (small and medium sized housebuilders) to build homes with a focus on high quality and energy efficiency. 🛠️💡 This second phase of the Alliance is supported by £150 million of funding, with £42 million provided by our Home Building Fund. Read more: https://lnkd.in/en9WQsfi #HomeBuildingFund #GreenerHomesAlliance

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Peel Waters' £130m landmark Millers Quay development is officially complete! On time and within budget, Peel Waters has successfully delivered the final 350 waterside apartments within Soda Factory, Salt House, Glaze Works, and Lime Studio. From initial planning to construction and record-breaking announcements, this exemplar of brownfield regeneration wouldn't have been possible without Pension Insurance Corporation plc, Wirral Council, GRAHAM Group and Homes England. Millers Quay has been commended for providing significant social impact, with over £1m per month invested in local labour, with well over 1,000 people employed on the project and almost 75% of the workforce living within a 30-mile radius of the site. Representatives from each of the partners, in addition to local MP Dame Angela Eagle, gathered last Friday to officially mark and celebrate the completion of a development that has transformed the local skyline and economy. Read all about it → https://lnkd.in/esZ4HPkn James Whittaker Jess Adams Claire Richards Peter Reavey Richard Mawdsley #TheWirral #WirralWaters #newhomes #MillersQuay #affordablehomes #builttorent #completion #regeneration #development #waterfront

We are thrilled to announce the first acquisition for the new joint venture partnership of Greycoat Real Estate LLP Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Homes England The partnership has secured Bourn Airfield in Cambridgeshire to deliver 3,500 new homes to the area. This is a huge leap forward for the region’s housing needs, with 40% of the homes designated as affordable housing. The development, just 6 miles from Cambridge City Centre, will focus on community infrastructure, including a £115 million investment towards making Bourn Airfield a vibrant and sustainable place to live. The development will also play a crucial role in the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor, complementing the region’s ambitions to be a global leader in innovation, research, and technology. By improving transport links, such as the Cambourne to Cambridge busway, and supporting the West Cambridge Innovation District, we are fostering an ecosystem that encourages collaboration between academia, industry, and talent. The acquisition marks the beginning of an extensive programme of community engagement, providing residents with opportunities to understand and shape the future of their new community. Jon Kenny Director of Strategic Land at Greycoat shared, “We are playing an important role in the Government’s growth plans for Cambridge and the expansion of this incredible city. By accelerating this vital project, we are contributing to the region’s long-term prosperity and sustainable growth.” With special thanks to all those involved in this exciting project Matt Barker Hebe Morgan Neil Sargent Natalie Harris Simon Thomas Stephen Barry Viktoria Oakley MRTPI MRICS David Potter

The IMS (Investment Management System) is now open again after a brief closure to allow for year-end processing. Access the IMS here: https://lnkd.in/e33c5drn #InvestmentManagementSystem #HomesEngland 

A major milestone in the regeneration of Nottingham city centre. 📢 We have acquired the Broad Marsh site, including the former shopping centre and land to the west of the Green Heart, from Nottingham City Council. The development of the site will include: - around 1,000 new homes 🏠 - up to 20,000 square metres of retail, office and community space 🛍️ - creation of around 2,000 full-time jobs 👩🔧 We will now be working to de-risk the site before identifying the right developer to create a vibrant city centre neighbourhood that the people of Nottingham can be proud of. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecKjQw3v East Midlands Combined County Authority

Devolution is helping us unlock over 5,400 homes for working families in West Yorkshire. Fantastic to see this new, high quality development brought forward from Homes England, West Yorkshire Pension Fund and Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Together, we're building a region which everyone can be proud to call home. 🏡 https://lnkd.in/ezweuguQ