Consultancy

We are a specialist housing consultancy working across the globe. We focus on adding value to our clients – whether they are a local authority, housing association, ALMO or private sector developer.

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Our hands-on assistance to housing organisations includes a wide range of specialist expertise. Our directly-employed and associate consultants, led by our directors, offer a long track record in social housing and in consultancy.

With over 20 years as a company offering consultancy our team racks up over 100 years of combined experience.

Below are our services but if you cannot see what you are looking for please contact us and we will happily bespoke for you.

Each consultancy assignment guarantees single point accountability: one director will take the lead responsibility.

Worried about serious detriment and downgrades? We’re here to help with confidential advice and guidance and health checks on the keys areas. For an immediate response call our hotline 01904 557197.

  1. Governance, strategy and risk

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    We help boards and executive teams keep an iron grip on their businesses

  2. Want top marks for your in-depth assessment?

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    HQN has extensive hands-on experience of working with landlords to get them ready for IDAs. Our team of experts can take you through your paces. We’ll give you honest feedback throughout and flag up your key areas of risk.

  3. Value for money, finance and business planning

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    HQN offers high level expertise in a wide range of finance-related areas for housing associations, local authorities and ALMOs.

  4. Do you feel under pressure to merge?

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    Do you feel under pressure to merge? Is it really the right answer for you? We can give you impartial advice.

  5. Performance improvement support

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    We have helped over 200 organisations to increase performance and improve customer satisfaction. Many have gone on to achieve outstanding results winning quality awards and are delivering services of which they can be justifiably proud.

  6. Asset management

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    Our experienced team has a track record of strong project management and in-depth understanding of local authority, ALMO and housing association asset management.

  7. Strategic housing services

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    The range of services we offer reflects the diversity of the strategic housing function, supporting the development of strategy and policy (including affordable housing, homelessness and housing support).

  8. Private rented sector

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    It's big, it's growing and in many places it houses more people than councils and housing associations. HQN will help you get the best out of the private rented sector whether you're a council, association or ALMO.

  9. Health and safety

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    It can feel relentless - new and revised guidance to stay on top of, risks and threats to watch out for. When it comes to Health and Safety there’s never been a greater need for reassurance.

  10. Keys to success

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    Whether you’re just getting started on your business transformation journey or getting lost en route and need pointing in the right direction, HQN’s expert team is here to help.

  11. Board away days

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    Think differently with HQN’s board away days

  12. Meet the consultant

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