Number of new lettings
£184*
to make an empty property ready for a new resident
Time taken to re-let an empty property was
Days**
*Average cost spent per empty property (based on total cost divided by the total number of properties owned).
**We’ve seen an improvement following business reviews on empty properties and the lettings process which highlighted areas for efficiency improvements. Our Voids Team (they look after our empty properties) and our Lettings Team are working closer together in a more streamlined approached. We expect to see further improvements in this area over the coming year.
New builds delivered
245 homes were completed this year, our highest number in a year comprising as below.
37
Social rent
123
Affordable rent
85
Shared ownership
These homes were delivered across five Local Authority areas. Ten of the homes delivered achieved an EPC A rating.
New builds delivered
245 homes were completed this year, our highest number in a year comprising as below
37
Social rent
123
Affordable rent
85
Shared ownership
These homes were delivered across five Local Authority areas. Ten of the homes delivered achieved an EPC A rating.
Future affordable homes in Aylesbury
This year a brick laying ceremony marked the start of one of our new developments at the heart of the South Court Estate in Aylesbury. We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and helping residents choose more sustainable lifestyles. As a result, these 20 flats and four houses will have electric heating and electric car chargers available for all residents; plus local shops are a short walk away, with the town centre and railway station within walking distance also.
We hope to welcome families to their new homes in spring 2025.
South Court development brick laying, Feb 2024
(L to R: Mark Winn – Cabinet Member Homelessness and Regulatory Services, Louise Harris – Homes England, Matthew Applegate – CEO Fairhive Homes)
This year we welcomed 75 new home owners into their shared ownership homes
“Fairhive have been so helpful. From my first contact with Tony to Jack’s unwavering support and helpfulness I simply couldn’t have asked for any more… The house is beautiful and we are now looking forward to many happy years in our new home. Thank you Fairhive.”
“I have been thinking of buying a house for a while and I finally went for it and contacted Tony from Fairhive Homes. He was excellent… The shared ownership process felt stress free and this is down to Tony and his team and the solicitors that he recommended. I have been in my new home for 2 weeks and I am loving every second!!”
“Me and my partner have just moved in to our new shared ownership property with Fairhive. Tony and Jack from the shared ownership team have been amazing and very supportive during the experience. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a shared ownership property.”
Number of homes that received insulation works
Through social housing decarbonisation fund and Warmfront
523
New Switchee
smart thermostats
were installed
123
Environmental Home Improvements
Installed wall and loft insulations helps residents to minimise energy usage and bills
199
Energy
Performance Certificate
improvements*
*We had 2,288 homes below EPC C ratings at the start of the year. Works will increase in time in line with budgets, funding and resource. Improvements include insulation and heating upgrades including surveys to improve the energy performance of homes (bringing homes up to EPC band C).