Is L&Q council or housing association?

L&Q is not the same as the council. We’re an independent organisation that works closely with local councils to help house those who need an affordable home. We, like other housing associations, have to obey government rules on housing set by the Regulator of Social Housing.

What type of company is L&Q?

L&Q (London & Quadrant Housing Trust) is a housing association operating in Greater London, the South East, East Anglia, and parts of the North West (under its subsidiary company Trafford Housing Trust).

How do I contact L&Q?

Get in touch

Customer service centre. 0300 456 9996. (020 8189 9996) Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm (excluding bank holidays)
Home sales. 0300 456 9997. (020 8189 9997) Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm (excluding bank holidays)
Head office. 0300 456 9998. (020 8189 9998)

Is L&Q a registered charity?

LQHT is registered under the Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and is a charitable Registered Provider of social housing, regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency.

How many homes L&Q have?

105,000 properties
L&Q owns and manages more than 105,000 properties that house around 250,000 people.

What is the biggest housing association in London?

Clarion is the UK’s largest housing association, owning and managing 125,000 homes: 350,000 people call a Clarion home their home.

Who is the CEO of L&Q?

Fiona Fletcher-Smith (Jan 11, 2021–)
L&Q/CEO

How is L&Q funded?

We focus on the needs of our existing social housing residents by investing in their homes, local communities and services. For us, this means playing a vital role to build much-needed new homes. Of these homes, 60% will be built or funded by us, whilst a further 40% will come through partnerships.

Are housing associations charities?

About a third of housing associations are registered as charities but they are primarily regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency and were required to seek its consent when disposing of housing stock, which would be accepted by the Charity Commission.

Who took over Affinity Sutton?

Affinity Sutton Group has been renamed Clarion Housing Group. Clarion Housing owns and manages 125,000 homes across 176 local authorities.

What is a G15 landlord?

The G15 is the group of London’s largest housing associations. Our members house one in ten Londoners and are the largest providers of affordable homes in the capital. We build a quarter of all London’s new homes and own or manage more than 650,000 homes.