Social housing

Tailored solutions that support an essential service for society

Social housing providers are operating in uncertain economic times, with both financial and regulatory pressures being front of mind. Ensuring operational excellence and develop safeguarding assets are of critical importance. We offer a range of audit, advisory and tax services to help social landlords overcome their biggest challenges.

Our approach

Social housing plays a vital role in society, but the world in which housing associations and public entities operate faces major challenges. A shifting policy framework, economic constraints, tighter regulations, public opinion and an essential contribution to realising the climate goals are all placing the sector under greater pressure.

At Forvis Mazars, we are a leading provider of professional services to the social housing sector. We understand the numerous challenges that social landlords face, such as the need to build new homes, renovate existing assets, to make it more sustainable and comply with rent and territorial development policies. We appreciate the attention to detail required for operators to deliver high-quality services and ensure the safety of residents.

We service a large number of housing corporations and of various sizes among our clients.

With our sector-specific knowledge and broad experience, we can support you and your corporation in tackling your challenges such as:

Financing non-SGEI activities and future financial profitability
Regulatory and changing government policy
Improving data quality and control of processes through process mining (e.g. in the daily maintenance process)
Mapping IT risks and their management (e.g. in the field of cyber and data security)
Optimizing long-term tax planning and strategy
The quality assurance and not meet the safety requirements

Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about the work they do and recognises the crucial role that social housing plays within society. Together, they can provide you with a range of audit, risk advisory, assurance and consultancy services that are aligned to your needs.

When you partner with us, you will work with a single point of contact managing a team of experienced professionals who will tailor their advice to your specific needs.