Housing Solutions for Local Authorities in England

Evergreen Social Housing partners with local authorities to deliver long-term, cost-effective temporary accommodation that replaces expensive nightly-paid placements with stable, high-quality homes. We save councils thousands of pounds per household each year, with budget certainty built in. Evergreen gives you the tools to plan your housing strategy with confidence, not crisis.

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Housing Solutions for Local Authorities in England

Evergreen Social Housing partners with local authorities to deliver long-term, cost-effective temporary accommodation that replaces expensive nightly-paid placements with stable, high-quality homes. We save councils thousands of pounds per household each year, with budget certainty built in. Evergreen gives you the tools to plan your housing strategy with confidence, not crisis.

15+
Councils Engaged
10yr
FRI Lease Term
100%
Housing Benefit Recovery
170+
Properties Appraised
10yr
FRI Lease Term

How It Works

1
Local Authority confirms demand — 1, 2, 3, 4 bed and where you need them
2
Evergreen identifies suitable properties and sends them to you for approval
3
Local Authority visits property and confirms they want it
4
All terms agreed in advance — comfort and clarity for all parties
5
Evergreen acquires the homes
6
Properties renovated to Decent Homes Standard
7
Lease agreement completed — 10-year FRI terms
8
You claim 100% Housing Benefit

For Local Authorities

Explore how Evergreen can reduce TA costs and stabilise accommodation supply in your borough.

About Evergreen

Meet the team. Understand our governance. Learn about the Evergreen mission.

For Local Authorities

Full Housing Benefit recovery on institutional-grade temporary accommodation

The Problem

  • TA costs spiralling — nightly-paid B&B and hotel placements consume budgets
  • 2011 LHA cap creates a 90% subsidy recovery ceiling for short-term accommodation
  • No control over supply — reliant on limited private stock
  • CAPEX liability — properties degrade without proper investment

The Evergreen Solution

A 10-year-plus-one-day FRI lease that sits in your HRA. Rent is 100% of current LHA (not capped at 2011 rates), with annual CPI review. You hold 100% nomination rights. You control lettings, management, voids and repairs. You recover full Housing Benefit — no subsidy cap — transforming TA economics.

How It Works

1
You confirm demand — 1, 2, 3, 4 bed and where you need them
2
Evergreen identifies suitable properties and sends them to you for approval
3
You visit the property and confirm you want it
4
All terms agreed in advance — comfort and clarity for all parties
5
Evergreen acquires the homes
6
Properties renovated to Decent Homes Standard
7
Lease agreement completed — 10-year FRI terms
8
You claim 100% Housing Benefit

Proven Model

Birmingham
957 units in operation
£7m+ annual TA savings
Manchester
Active partnership
Institutional-scale operation
Greenwich / Lewisham
Growing presence
Long-term lease commitment

What You Get

100% Nomination Rights
Complete control over tenant selection and lettings. Your tenants, your borough priorities.
Decent Homes Standard
All properties meet regulatory standard at lease commencement. No hidden condition surprises.
Zero Acquisition Cost
No capital outlay. Evergreen bears the purchase price and renovation costs upfront.
CPI-Linked Growth
Annual rent reviews linked to inflation protect your budgets in real terms.
Institutional Partner
Professional, accountable landlord with social housing pedigree. No buy-to-let volatility.

About Evergreen

Leadership Team

Chris Philips
Chair
Over 50 years' experience in real estate finance and social housing. Former chairman of Places for People (PFP), growing PFP investments from £1.9bn to £5.4bn over ten years with 11,600+ staff employed. Currently chairs multiple organisations, including Social Housing REIT plc with a market cap of £0.5bn listed on the London Stock Exchange.
James Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Substantial experience in structuring and executing social housing investment strategies. Previously raised HNW and family office capital to acquire, refurbish and lease over 90 units, exiting to institutions and listed REITs. Led a six-person team delivering 300 social housing units funded by family office and institutional capital. Has also advised institutional investors on social housing strategies.
Nigel Hopkins
NED — Audit and Risk
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee at leading housing association, L&Q. Non-Executive Director at MHS Homes. Former Non-Executive Director at Places for People. Extensive experience in organisational transformation and delivering social impact.

Operational Excellence

Tech-enabled management platform processing 1,548 hours of automated operations annually — institutional governance at startup cost structure. Rent collection, compliance tracking, maintenance scheduling and financial reporting are automated, reducing headcount whilst maintaining institutional-grade controls.

Evergreen Group Structure

Evergreen Social Housing Group Limited is the holding company for all social housing platforms and operations. The group operates under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structure, with segregated governance, reporting and investor protections. All operations are subject to institutional audit, compliance and reporting frameworks.

Get in Touch

Email
james@evergreensocialhousing.com
Registered Office
Evergreen Social Housing Group Limited
73 Cornhill, London, England, EC3V 3QQ
Companies House
Registered company (UK)