Living large
Roberts, Gwyn
Living large - 2005 - Property Week 70(22) 3 June 2005, 48-49(2) .
Examines the accelerating trend of mergers between housing associations in a market place where size offers the best chance of securing funding, a trend mirroring the acquisition strategies evident in the house builders' sector. These larger associations are ostensibly striving after economies of scale through increased production and cheaper procurement and are aiming to demonstrate the required increased efficiency following the Gershon Review into public-sector waste. Discusses the benefits of consolidation in its various forms but suggests that the Housing Corporation should monitor this development carefully. Table covers England's top 10 housing associations.
GERSHON REVIEW
Living large - 2005 - Property Week 70(22) 3 June 2005, 48-49(2) .
Examines the accelerating trend of mergers between housing associations in a market place where size offers the best chance of securing funding, a trend mirroring the acquisition strategies evident in the house builders' sector. These larger associations are ostensibly striving after economies of scale through increased production and cheaper procurement and are aiming to demonstrate the required increased efficiency following the Gershon Review into public-sector waste. Discusses the benefits of consolidation in its various forms but suggests that the Housing Corporation should monitor this development carefully. Table covers England's top 10 housing associations.
GERSHON REVIEW