Homes for the South West

Homes for the South West (H4SW) is a not-for-profit organisation made up of the 12 largest housing associations in the South West of England, including Magna. The organisation works collectively to tackle the growing shortage of affordable housing in the region by advocating for increased development supported by greater regional investment.

Together, H4SW members own more than 250,000 properties, providing homes for more than half a million people. Their operational area stretches from Land’s End to Wiltshire and includes rural Devon, Cornwall and Somerset as well as urban areas like Bristol, Swindon, Exeter and Plymouth.

The 12 coalition members contribute more than £1bn annually to the local economy but they also lead on building affordable homes in the region – including social rent homes and homes for shared ownership purchase – with up to a combined 25,000 new homes planned for development over the next 5 years, and a joint investment capacity of £4bn for new affordable housing.

Selina White, Chief Executive of Magna, and Jonathan Cowie, Chief Executive of Plymouth Community Homes and a Magna Board member, are Co-Chairs for Homes for the South West.

Find out more on the Homes for the South West website.