Twelve months into our expansion into London, we thought it was a great time to reflect on our decision to grow our South East presence and explain more about how we support affordable London property development.
Expanding into London
As a property business with a strong and established presence in our home city of Manchester, we have built a reputation as the driving force behind the creation of affordable housing developments with sustainability at their core across the North West of England.
Building on the impact we’ve made in the North, we began to experience more and more demand for our specialist property services in the South of England, particularly in London.
With a keen focus on the UK’s housing crisis and the demand for fit-for-purpose homes in the right locations, we knew we could do more to serve our partners in London by creating a permanent physical presence there.
Therefore, in 2023, we made the decision to open a London office, with our managing director, Lee Robinson, relocating to the capital and building a team of property experts to support our work in the South.
Where is the Collaborate Group London office located?
Our modern office is situated very close to the Tower of London with great travel and access connections via the Overground and Tube.
The address for the Collaborate Group London office is Floor 4, 19-21 Great Tower St, London, EC3R 5AR.
Can I make an appointment at the London office?
Yes, we’d love to welcome you to our offices to discuss how we can collaborate to support sustainable and affordable housing development in London.
Our team operates on a hybrid working model, so it’s always best to make an appointment with us to ensure we’re in the office.
To contact our London team, simply email info@collaborate-group.com
London housing crisis – statistics
As you know, the London housing market is in crisis: here’s a snapshot of the situation.
- In 2021-22, under 3,500 affordable homes were built in London – far from the requirement of 45,000
- One in 50 Londoners lives in temporary accommodation
- Temporary accommodation harms the mental health, development, education, and physical health of adults and children
- A quarter of Londoners live in poverty after paying for their homes
- The distribution of wealth in London is extremely unequal – the top 10% hold 44.3% of the city’s net worth
- More than one child in every London classroom is homeless
- Nearly half of housing associations are unconfident they can maintain development at 2021-22 levels
- 22% of homes in London and the South East are social housing.
How can we help London housing associations?
Like you, we care deeply about delivering on the target for affordable homes across central London and the South East.
We work closely with London housing associations, providing the support and resources you require to meet your affordable housing targets more quickly and efficiently.
By having an experienced and dynamic partner to oversee land identification, the complexities of the planning process, and access to industry-leading expertise and funding opportunities, we can address local housing needs more promptly and resolve housing shortages in your borough.
Solving London’s housing crisis has the power to change lives, and together we can make this happen.
Who do we work with?
Across our two companies, Collaborate Land and Collaborate Growth, we work with:
- London housing associations
- Local authorities in London
- Architects
- Engineers
- Surveyors
- Planners
- Environmental partners
- Construction firms
- Subcontractors
Are you interested in partnering with us to oversee your affordable housing project? Let’s talk.
Benefits of working with Collaborate Group
Planning permission experts
The UK planning system can be complex, slow, and challenging to navigate, especially if you’re limited on time, resources and experience.
We work closely with planning officers and housing association representatives to speed up and streamline the process of obtaining planning consent, so suitable land can be transformed into high-quality housing provision more efficiently.
Sustainability specialists
London is the ninth-largest emitter of CO2 in the world. We place sustainability at the core of our developments, prioritising biodiversity and ensuring the homes we build enhance surrounding environments and contribute to a greener London for future generations.
Your partner for the entire lifecycle of a development
Offering a full suite of property services, including land identification, planning services, land and build packages, and full project management services, we’re here to help London housing associations see development through from concept to completion.
You have targets, and we have the expertise and resources to meet them while freeing you up to focus on your core responsibilities.
Speak to our London property experts about affordable housing partnerships
Our London team would love to talk to housing associations, local authorities, construction firms, landowners, property developers and other property organisations about how we can come together to build a better London.
Contact us to arrange an informal conversation about your requirements and how we can help.