Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Landlord celebrates third birthday

by Ethos public relations

Staff at Peak Valley Housing Association in Hattersley have been celebrating their third birthday. Phil Corris, Managing Director for the housing association which took over 1,700 homes from Manchester city council in 2006, said the company had achieved a great deal in this short time.

"Three years ago the two main promises we made to residents were to pledge a massive ?40 million spend on our housing stock over the next few years and to improve services to new and existing tenants," he said.

On the refurbishment side Peak Valley has spent almost £22 million improving its properties. The improvements so far have included the:

- installation of new windows to 990 properties

- installation of fascias, soffits and rainwater goods to 850 properties

installation of new canopies over entrance doors to 750 properties

- installation of 1200 new central heating systems including highly efficient condensing boiler

- fitting of 380 new kitchens

- fitting of 380 new bathroom

- fitting of new external doors to 980 properties.

In addition to improving existing housing stock the company has been reinvesting in the area by developing new build homes and 27 new bungalows for the over 55's have been built at a cost of £3.2 million.

"Our reputation as a good landlord is demonstrated by the healthy waiting list which has been established," said Phil Corris.

"In the next four years we will be undertaking environmental works to public open spaces, car parks, boundary treatments and the provision of in-curtilage parking where possible."

Posted at 11^th September 2009