What the analysis covers
The headline results are drawn from the Vantage Global Accounts Plus analysis of registered social housing providers.
Registered social housing providers
Social housing units owned and managed
Of sector turnover
In brief: our headlines analysis
Nine figures that summarise the year, each with its change against FY24/25.
Total turnover
2.4% on last yearEmployment costs
8.1% on last yearAverage debt
3.1% on last yearOperating surplus
0.1% on last yearUnits built or acquired
1.5% on last yearHeadline social housing cost per unit
4.7% on last yearSocial housing turnover
4.3% on last yearSurplus on disposal of properties
14.3% on last yearInterest payable
2.7% on last yearGet a tailored report"The information allows me to put into perspective what's happening at my own association, how we are responding to the challenges and what else we need to be thinking about doing. The breadth of data, the objectivity and quality make it an invaluable resource and the report is the one I use with my own Board when we are looking at strategy."
Analysis of operating margin
The average overall operating margin for FY25/26, and the three lines that shaped it.
Average overall operating margin in FY25/26, from 18.8% in FY24/25
Management costs
5.4% on last yearSurplus on disposal of properties
14.3% on last yearTotal repairs and maintenance
3.4% on last yearTotal repairs and maintenance cost
The four components of repairs and maintenance spend, FY25/26 against FY24/25.
Total repairs and maintenance in FY25/26, up from £9.61bn in FY24/25.
from £3.63bn in FY24/25
4.0%from £1.38bn in FY24/25
3.6%from £0.85bn in FY24/25
10.6%from £3.75bn in FY24/25
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