Social Housing

Obtaining independent assurance is more than just ensuring you are compliant with laws and regulations. It's also more than just numbers in your financial statements.

Registered Providers of Social Housing continue to face new challenges from changes in the sector and the difficult economic climate.  Those that want to grow will encounter some interesting times ahead. Financial viability, access to new finance, re-pricing of debt, competition for grant and the increasing appetite for mergers are just some of the current issues that mean it's no longer 'business as usual' in social housing.

In this changing environment your board and executive team are likely to need external, independent advice and assurance. At BDO, our experienced specialists work with a diverse range of registered providers. Our first response to your needs will be to listen and then respond with a tailored service to your unique business requirements.

Our services in Social Housing include:

• Statutory external audit and financial accounting
• Financial viability reviews
• Business risk management and internal audit Investigations, including fraud
• Corporate tax planning and compliance, including group restructuring
• Due diligence, especially in connection with merger discussions
• Partnering compliance monitoring under the Capital Funding Guide
• Private Finance Initiative (PFI) advisory
• Employee taxes and social security advice
• Risk advisory services
• Information Technology strategy
• e-Business solutions

Clients also have access to regular information on matters of interest in the sector including sector updates and seminar programmes.