In March 2022 we announced our plans to merge Optivo and Southern Housing Group to create Southern Housing. Over the following months we engaged with residents, colleagues and our external partners on the potential merger, which completed on 16 December 2022.
Having joined the two organisations together, we’ve a great opportunity to expand our positive impact. Both our legacy organisations come from similar roots, our founders were dedicated to helping families with a housing need.
As Southern Housing, we’re continuing that strong commitment to social purpose and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.
Read more in our Annual Review 2022-23.
Our news
All Articles- 19 November 2024
Southern Housing features prominently in latest G15 “Room to Grow” report
- 28 August 2024
- Announcement
Southern Housing upgraded to highest governance rating by Regulator
- 19 April 2024
Blog: Navigating cultural integration - Building a unified identity at Southern Housing
- 06 February 2024
Blog: A merging opinion - they work best when residents are at their heart
- 09 January 2024
- Resident Involvement
Blog: The Resident Scrutiny Panel – our year one journey
- 09 January 2024