Southway Housing Trust is aiming to increase its housing stock by 50% over the next five years to help meet housing demand.
The landlord, based in Didsbury, south Manchester, has published its new five-year plan which includes a pledge to increase the number of homes it owns from around 6,700 to 10,000 homes by 2030.
It will do this by acquiring stock and by developing around 1,300 homes for social and affordable rent, shared ownership and outright sale.
This would be a large increase in its development rate, given the landlord has completed 700 homes since 2020.
Southway is also aiming for 100% of home improvement and energy surveys to be completed by March 2026 and to implement an annual building safety inspection and maintenance plan for communal spaces. It said it will “expand how customers can get involved” by implementing a new customer voice strategy.
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John Bowker, chief executive of the £45m-turnover landlord, said: “I’m delighted that our new corporate plan has been shaped by customers and colleagues.
“Our new plan strives for continuous improvement, builds resilience to overcome challenges and puts us in a strong position to address the housing crisis.”
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