HQN consultancy work

Post Decent Homes options

We have worked with over 60 authorities in the development of their HRA business plans since the inception of the regime and we have reviewed financial modelling and developed fit-for-purpose business plans.

We have carried out reviews of future options for over 40 authorities and have led the development of the new phase of 'post-Decent Homes' option appraisals with leading ALMO and retention authorities. We remain committed to the wide-ranging engagement of all stakeholders.

• Informing your strategy: we can provide intelligence on national and regional policy priorities to link with the local picture
• Review of opportunities for development and redevelopment: using other models to sharpen option appraisal
• Independent analysis of future expenditure: we can provide transfer and building cost models, and guidance on the implications of the various spending priorities
• Review of the future needs of the housing service: we know what constitutes an excellent housing service, how much it costs to provide, and can provide comparative evidence for you
• Financial appraisal of the options for the HRA, the general fund, and for tenants and residents: a full range of analyses of capital and revenue financial implications of all the options developing the models necessary to support decision-making.