About us
HQN provides high-quality advice, tailored support and training to housing associations, councils, ALMOs and other housing providers.
Who we are

HQN was originally set up by Alistair McIntosh in 1997 to help organisations respond to the challenges of CCT. Over the years we have responded to the changing needs within the housing sector and focused on the things that really matter to our members. We provide a range of services:
What we offer
- Vast expertise in housing management, asset management, housing finance, governance, leasehold management, policy and strategy, income collection, private rented sector, resident engagement, neighbourhood management, and health and safety in social housing
- Access to a wide range of associates who are all experts in their fields
- Access to a bank of information and good practice drawn from our network membership and our work with the best in class.
- A well-respected company with a proven commitment to the social housing sector and a strong track record.
Become an HQN commercial partner
HQN is pleased to offer partnership opportunities with commercial companies. As a best practice membership organisation providing services to more than 1,000 housing associations and local authorities, we are able to give you access to key decision makers across the housing spectrum.
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