Housing Plus Group has completed a major funding programme, securing 拢961 million from five banking partners to support investment in existing homes, deliver new homes and strengthen communities.

Housing Plus Group, supported by Savills, has partnered with Nationwide, NatWest, Santander, AIB and Barclays to deliver this crucial finance project.

The new funding arrangements build on 拢806 million of existing facilities and provide a strong platform for the Group’s future plans. The Group now has an agreed loan portfolio of over 拢1.3 billion.

The funding package will help the organisation continue improving customers’ homes, investing in neighbourhoods and delivering new homes where they are needed most.

The successful refinancing reflects the confidence that lenders and investors have in the Group’s long-term vision and commitment to create places people are proud to call home.

Richard Nowell, Interim Chief Finance Officer at Housing Plus Group, said: “This is an important milestone for our Group and gives us a strong foundation for the future.

鈥淭his is a transformative moment for Housing Plus Group. Not only have we built on the strong foundations with existing funders, but we have also developed new relationships as part of this work. It helps us realise core pillars of our corporate strategy 鈥� to improve the group鈥檚 financial resilience and capacity, and to fund doing more for our customers. Crucially, we have simplified and restructured the funding picture for the Group, removing risk and allowing space for future growth.

鈥淲e’re grateful for the support of our funding partners and proud of the work colleagues across the organisation have put into making this happen.”

Wayne Gethings, Group Chief Executive at Housing Plus Group, said: “Everything we do is about our customers, and creating places people are proud to call home.

鈥淪ecuring this funding means we can continue investing in our customers’ homes and neighbourhoods while delivering new homes for future generations.

鈥淚t gives us the financial strength to support our long-term plans and continue making a positive difference in the communities we serve.”

George Flynn, Director at Savills Financial Consultants, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have supported our long-standing client, Housing Plus Group on this landmark transaction which transforms their treasury portfolio.

鈥淭hrough close collaboration, strategic planning and efficient execution, this transaction harmonises HPG鈥檚 terms and conditions, improves liquidity, reduces margins and secures the necessary funding to support HPG鈥檚 development and investment ambitions.

鈥淢any thanks to the HPG team for entrusting Savills Financial Consultants on the delivery of this project.鈥�

Natalie Singh, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, added: 鈥淭he completion of this 拢961 million funding transaction is a fantastic achievement for Housing Plus Group and delivers a comprehensive treasury restructuring that aligns financing arrangements and supports the Group’s future investment and development ambitions.

鈥淭his transaction demonstrates the value of careful planning and a collaborative approach to complex financing projects. As a result of a solutions-focused approach across all stakeholders, the transaction simplifies and harmonises the Group’s treasury portfolio, enhances financial flexibility and provides a strong platform to support the Group’s long-term strategic objectives.

鈥淲e are grateful to the Housing Plus Group’s team for their partnership throughout the project and are proud to have advised the Group on this landmark funding programme and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on customers, communities and the delivery of new homes across the region.鈥�

Click here to read:

Housing Plus Group has secured 拢6.4 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), bringing significant investment into Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to support the delivery of 205 new social rent homes.听

Working closely with Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, Housing Plus Group successfully secured funding through the WMCA’s Social Housing Accelerator Fund. The fund supports housing providers to increase access to social housing and help meet the growing demand from people in need of secure, affordable homes.听

The grant will support four developments in Shrewsbury,听Wellington听and听Gobowen, including 76 apartments for people aged 55 and over at William Farr House in Shrewsbury. Together, these developments will provide high-quality, affordable homes for local people.听

Wayne Gethings, Group Chief Executive at Housing Plus Group, said: “Securing 拢6.4 million of West Midlands Combined Authority funding is a major boost for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and demonstrates the strength of our partnership with Mayor Richard Parker and the WMCA.听

“This investment will enable us to deliver 205 much-needed social rent homes and ensure more local people can access safe, secure and affordable housing.听

“We’re committed to attracting investment that benefits our communities, and this funding will have a lasting impact on people and places across the region.”听

The funding supports Housing Plus Group’s ambition to tackle the housing crisis across the region. Over the next five years, the organisation plans to deliver 3,500 new affordable homes across Shropshire, Telford &听Wrekin听and Staffordshire, creating more housing choice and places people are proud to call home.

Housing Plus Group has been named one of the Top 50 Biggest Builders in the country in an annual survey published by Inside Housing, climbing nine places to 23rd.听

Providing homes and services to around 70,000 people across 33,000 homes in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin, Housing Plus Group was recognised in the annual ranking of housing associations based on the number of homes delivered in 2025-26.听听

During the year, Housing Plus Group helped hundreds of individuals and families find an affordable, high-quality place to call home, including those in urgent housing need and people taking their first step onto the housing ladder.听

The organisation spent 拢148.6 million in 2025-26 on building new homes and improving existing ones. Completing a total of 709 homes, including 488 for affordable or social rent, 49 low-cost ownership homes and 57 for market sale. Developments included Barnes Court, in Wellington, offering 66 self-contained apartments and 10 bungalows for people aged 55 and over.听

The ranking reflects Housing Plus Group’s ongoing commitment to tackling the housing crisis locally, with plans to build 3,500 new affordable homes over the next five years. This includes a mix of social and affordable housing, low-cost home ownership and initiatives such as rent-to-buy.听

In Rugeley, work has started to transform a former power station site to deliver almost 400 affordable homes. Thirty-eight new homes for social rent and shared ownership are also being built off Cedars Drive in Shrewsbury, along with 31 homes in听Gobowen听and 15 fully wheelchair accessible homes in Telford.听听

Wayne Gethings, Chief Executive at Housing Plus Group, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e听really pleased to be a nationally recognised provider of homes for people who desperately need them across our communities. To have jumped nine places to number 23 is a fantastic reflection of the hard work and dedication of our development team to creating places people are proud to call home. It also highlights the strength of our partnerships with local authorities,听developers听and Homes England.听

鈥淲e are proud to be a significant regional housing provider with a truly local focus. By working exclusively in Shropshire,听Staffordshire听and Telford & Wrekin, we combine the reach and impact of a large organisation with a place-based understanding of the communities we support.鈥�听

Following our recent merger, we are introducing our new Housing Plus Group branding to customer surveys.

In the coming weeks, you may receive a survey by text message or email asking for your feedback on our services. These surveys will now be branded with Housing Plus Group, instead of the previous 糖心传媒 or Wrekin Housing Group branding some customers may be familiar with.

This is part of our move to a single, unified identity across the Group. While the branding may look slightly different, the purpose of the survey remains the same – to help us understand your experience and improve the services we provide.

Everything else remains unchanged. You鈥檒l continue to receive the same services from the same teams who know your homes and communities.

How to know your survey is genuine

We understand that receiving new-looking messages can feel unfamiliar.

Remember:

• Surveys will only be sent following a recent interaction, such as a repair or service visit
• Messages will not ask for sensitive personal or financial information
• The branding will include Housing Plus Group
• You can always contact us to check its authenticity if you are unsure

If you have any doubts about a message you receive, please get in touch with us before responding.

Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.