Welcome
Welcome to Bracknell Forest Homes, the not-for-profit housing association set up to own and manage the 5,600 rented and 1,100 leasehold properties, which transferred from Bracknell Forest Council in February 2008.
Bracknell Forest Homes looks after all tenancy issues, rent payments, repairs to homes and landscaping. Bracknell Forest Homes is also carrying out a major improvement programme, including fitting new kitchens, bathrooms and heating replacements in homes that need them. Bracknell Forest Council retains the strategic housing function, which includes the housing waiting list and allocations.
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Latest News and Events
Residents warned about doorstep scam
Awareness is being raised about possible doorstep scams that national energy companies have become aware of. The scam, which seems to offer cheaper electricity meter top-ups, can end up with consumers paying twice. Energy companies together with Consumer Focus are launching a national campaign called Top up Safe and urging electricity pre-payment meter customers to buy top-up only through official channels.
Read MoreYoung people of Bracknell Forest enjoy summer of fun
Children enjoyed a summer of fun at an outdoor activity centre and building a new Beast of Bracknell as part of an initiative run by Bracknell Forest Homes.
Read MoreFit as a fiddle at fifty plus
Older residents have been trying out Tai Chi classes as part of a well being and feel good eight week course.
Read MoreNew film on home improvements
The major works programme and an innovative LED lighting scheme feature in a short film. Please click read more to view the short film.
Read MorePositive TSA Review Result
Regulators from the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) carried out their first year review visit in July 2009.
The regulators were impressed with the progress the organisation has made since transfer. They complimented the Board, staff and customers on the contributions made to the progress of the association. The regulator said: “Overall we found that Bracknell Forest Homes is providing high quality services, is well managed both organisationally and financially, and demonstrates very promising prospects for improvement.”
Please click here to read TSA letter and recommendations.
Please click here to read Bracknell Forest Homes action plan.
