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050	0	4	_a306.52 $2 18
100	1		_aDavies, Abigail
245	0	4	_aThe costs and benefits of groups, mergers and partnership
260			_aCoventry _bChartered Institute of Housing _c2006
520			_aExamines the increasing trend of housing associations becoming engaged in groups and merger activity and forming constitutional partnerships. Reports that larger associations and groups are beginning to dominate the housing association sector with 1% of associations collectively owning 35% of the total housing association stock. Looks at the significant rise in the number and scope of non-constitutional partnerships covering diverse functions from property procurement, goods and back office services to the provision of community services. Assesses the cost-benefits of these groups, mergers and non-constitutional partnerships, summarises the views of tenants and makes recommendations for housing associations and the Housing Corporation.
590			_aIKA040706
651		4	_aUnited Kingdom _y
690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-TENANTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
700	1		_aLupton, Mark
700	1		_aMcRoberts, Dermot
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.cih.org/policy/free-publications.htm#costsbenefits _zView the report free of charge at www.cih.org...
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