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Keep up to date with all the latest news and events from believe housing.

£1m – the cost of tenants missing vital safety appointments

County Durham-based believe housing reveals a quarter of all appointments for compliance visits are missed by tenants, costing £1m a year which could be spent on new kitchens, bathrooms and boilers.

two women standing outside of house, believe housing jackets on

believe housing’s day of action to help customers and tidy estate

believe housing employees took part in a community action day to help residents and tidy up areas of West Rainton.

‘fire in my belly has never gone out’, says housing exec ahead of retirement 

A housing executive who has worked to improve living standards and opportunities in north-east England for more than 40 years will retire this month. 

farnham road – demolition

believe housing has decided to demolish homes that were built as temporary accommodation back in the 1960s. 

first trainees start programme to increase board diversity

Five people with a range of life skills and experiences have started an exciting new development programme with believe housing, which could turn them into board members of the future.

why we’re surveying thousands of homes

You may have had a letter from us saying we’d like to complete a survey of your home.

Young woman standing on building site, high vis orange jacket and hard hat. Energy efficiency works being completed.

making homes more energy efficient for customers

We have completed a £5million project to make 1,100 homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run … and a second, even bigger scheme is about to get underway.

believe housing helps 22-year-old land job as joiner

A young man’s dream career is back on track after believe housing helped him to land a job with one of its subcontractors.

new affordable bungalows to help meet growing demand

Affordable bungalows being built in County Durham have been designed with energy efficiency and flexibility in mind, so they work well for customers and the planet into the future.

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believe housing adds a splash of green to its fleet

A range of electric vans and cars has been added to believe housing’s fleet as it continues to find ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

three believe housing customers get the New Start they needed

A debut novelist, a chef with arthritis, and a single mother have all been able to kick-start their admin careers with housing provider believe housing.

man volunteering at community centre, standing at table with women sat down

believe housing grant is changing lives over lunch

believe housing awards a £9,662 grant from its community investment programme to centre’s Community Comfort initiative.