We’re BuildEast. We provide homes that are fit for the future in the East. Together we meet the needs and ambitions of the people and communities in our region. Together we combine our individual strengths to make a bigger difference.
Providing homes in the East of England
The housing crisis in the East of England explained
2023/24
£1,131
Average monthly rent
£335,000
Average house price
5 x salary
For first time buyers
£76,571
income required for 80% mortgage
£32,978
Average earnings
32,548
Second homes
In England
17.5m
People are impacted by the housing crisis, living in overcrowded, dangerous, unstable or unaffordable housing
7/10
Councils find it hard to access social tenancies for homeless people
10m
People are living in poor quality homes
1930
Is the last time enough homes were built
90,000
New social rented homes required each year to meet housing need
145,000
New, affordable homes for rent and shared ownership required each year to meet the housing need
Our Priorities
Consumer Standards
Adhering to the regulator's consumer standards, and supporting the #PlanForHousing to help fix the housing crisis.
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Consumer Standards
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Meeting Needs
Staying up to date with intelligence in our region, such as housing need, delivery and planned growth to ensure we are meeting the needs of our residents.
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Our Priorities
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BuildEast
Guest Speakers
We have guest speakers at our meetings to inspire, inform and empower our members to improve the experiences of our residents and staff.
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Guest Speakers
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BuildEast