We use long-term plans and detailed information about our homes to help us make decisions about investment, maintenance and improvement. This information helps us understand the condition of our homes, identify future priorities and ensure we're making the best use of our resources.
How we're planning for the future of our homes and communities
Our Corporate Strategy explains the priorities that guide investment and decision-making across Castles & Coasts. It sets out how we will maintain and improve homes, support communities and deliver services that meet the needs of current and future residents.
Find out about our strategic aims on pages 14-17 of our Corporate Strategy
Asset Management Strategy
Our Asset Management Strategy sets out how we manage, maintain and invest in our homes over the long term to meet resident needs and deliver value for money.
Stock profile and summary of asset registers
This information provides an overview of the homes we own and manage, helping residents understand the size, type and location of our housing stock.
We manage over 7500 properties across the North of England – made up of houses and flats across a number of tenure types including rented, leasehold, Shared Ownership and independent living.
| Tenure type | Number of homes | % of tenure stock |
| Rented (general needs) | ||
| House | 3,864 | 69% |
| Flat | 1,776 | 31% |
| Total | 5,640 | 100% |
| Rented (independent living) | ||
| House | 93 | 13% |
| Flat | 615 | 87% |
| Total | 708 | 100% |
| Rented total | ||
| House | 3,957 | 62% |
| Flat | 2,391 | 38% |
| Total | 6,348 | 100% |
| Home ownership - leasehold and Shared Ownership | ||
| House | 612 | 53% |
| Flat | 551 | 47% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100% |
| Total stock | ||
| House | 4,569 | 61% |
| Flat | 2,942 | 39% |
| Total | 7,511 | 100% |
Stock condition information
We carry out a rolling programme of stock condition surveys across a 5-year period equating to 20% of stock per year.
These surveys inform planned programmes of component replacement works along with energy improvements.