Everything we do is about Housing.
Simply Housing are the Development Consultants to the housing industry, focused on identifying and delivering innovative, viable housing solutions.
We have a comprehensive understanding of the Affordable Housing, Supported Living and Healthcare sectors and as such we cut through the planning, development, procurement and funding challenges to deliver innovative, viable housing solutions.
We work with some of the best Clients in the housing and healthcare sectors and we are motivated to delivering the best possible outcome for our Clients in an ever more challenging market.
We pride ourselves on having an honest and open approach to everything we do – we enjoy what we do and we believe that this approach sets us apart.
We'd be delighted to work with you.
The Simply Housing Team.
Philip Helm
Since completing a Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning in 1991, Philip has worked for both the public and private sectors in a broad range of property related positions. He has particular skills in identifying, creating, assembling and negotiating development opportunities. Philip is particularly adept at creating partnerships and in leading and motivating teams to deliver.
Whilst the Company now creates and facilitates innovative housing solutions for its range of Clients, Philip initially created "Simply Housing" as a response to one specific colleague who wanted specialist advice to untangle a Section 106 Agreement. The Company has grown from that first contract and whilst it still untangles Section 106 Agreements, Simply Housing's portfolio of activities is wide-ranging and diverse.
Philip is retained by a number of Clients– to assist these Clients with their overall business development.
Chris Musson – Director Land & Investment
Whilst leading the investment programmes for several of our Clients, Chris is responsible for identifying land and investment opportunities for the Institutional Investors with whom we work.
Chris is particularly proficient at developing and managing Clients' performance, growth and development targets and developing long term relationships with the Directors of the Company's with whom we work.
Perhaps most significantly, Chris has developed a range of bespoke 'E-Commerce' tools, essentially to provide mobile 'Apps' solutions to those involved in the acquisition, management and disposal of residential and commercial property.
Chris also has the ability to project manage the development pipeline, and he also has a good working knowledge of Statute in all areas pertaining to Landlord and Tenant Law and Common Law.
Scott Haverly – Director Healthcare Services
Scott heads up our Healthcare programme, he is an exceptional land buyer and property development manager - with a demonstrable specialism in Healthcare.
Scott is responsible for taking the development of (say) a Dementia Care scheme from site search / identification, through site acquisition, planning and procurement of the build. Scott will then take the lead on operational matters such as staffing and budgeting, marketing and CQC registration.
This entails the identification of suitable sites for residential development and C2 Care; undertaking appraisals on possible suitable sites for specified residential or care uses; negotiating the purchase of sites with land owners and agents; consulting with planning and social services in relation to planning applications and provision of requirement; undertaking demographic analysis of locations of sites identified. Scott has in-depth knowledge of the staffing and budgetary requirements for different types of Healthcare provision, takes the lead on the marketing strategy and ultimately ends with gaining Care Quality Commission Registration.
Scott is also experienced in the procurement and disposal of modern residential care units for small operators and has successfully managed a portfolio of residential properties throughout the North West.
Scott is currently undergoing APC candidacy for associate membership with RICS.
Peter Hodgson – Associate
Peter Hodgson is a Chartered Architect with over 25 years experience of affordable and supported housing. He started his career in private practice before managing the in-house design team of a major housing association.
Peter has worked for several Registered Providers in various technical and development roles, including Director of Development and Maintenance at a stock transfer Association. Peter set up his own housing consultancy practice in 2002.
Peter has an excellent understanding of how Registered Providers operate, including feasibility / viability financial appraisal models together with in-depth knowledge of the HCA's IMS system. Peter continues to work in an interim capacity for a range of Registered Providers. Peter is also adept at reviewing and writing development and operational policy and procedures.
Peter has a great reputation and is respected in the affordable and supported housing sector, as someone who is diligent, knowledgeable and reliable.