We're here to take calls and help with any enquiries you have during the following times:
- Tuesday 24 December – 9am to 3pm
- Wednesday 25 December and Thursday 26 December - closed (accepting emergency calls only)
- Friday 27 December - 9am to 5pm
- Saturday 28 December and Sunday 29 December - closed (accepting emergency calls only)
- Monday 30 December – 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday 31 December – 9am to 3pm
- Wednesday 1 January 2024 - closed (accepting emergency calls only)
Our normal hours return from 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Emergency Repairs: If you have an emergency outside of the above times over the festive period, such as severe flooding, an uncontainable leak, gas leak, complete electrical failure or lift breakdown, please call us (details below).
How to contact us
Southern Housing formed in December 2022 following the merger of Optivo and Southern Housing Group (SHG). We are still in the process of integrating our internal systems. This means that at the moment the contact details and online services you need to use to get in touch with us will depend on who used to manage the home you want to talk to us about; either Optivo or SHG.
If you know who used to manage your home the contact details you need are listed in the relevant links below. Not sure who to contact? Use our handy postcode checker and we'll tell you.
Remember your rent this Christmas
Are you struggling to pay your rent? Are you concerned about managing costs over the winter period?
We can help if you get in touch with us.
Support for you this Christmas
We have lots of useful information on our website about the support available for our residents. Select the appropriate link below to read more:
Our news
All Articles- 19 December 2024
- Care
Festive celebration spreads Christmas cheer amongst care and support residents
- 19 November 2024
Southern Housing features prominently in latest G15 “Room to Grow” report
- 18 October 2024
- Support and advice
Anti-Slavery Day – do you know the signs and what to do?
- 12 September 2024
- Independent Living
Farewell function celebrates work completing at Alexander Court
- 03 September 2024
- Care
Care and support residents get together for sustainable summer event
- 28 August 2024
- Announcement
Southern Housing upgraded to highest governance rating by Regulator
- 07 August 2024
- Publications
Latest ESG report highlights sustainability milestones &future commitments
- 21 June 2024
Southern Housing boosts local wildlife with swift nest bricks installation in Battle
- 11 June 2024
- Independent Living
Former London bus conductress, Lillian, celebrates centenary birthday
- 21 May 2024
Investing in our existing homes: Over £200K awarded to upgrade heat network at Vega Building
- 03 May 2024
- Support and advice
Ignite fun not fire this weekend – never barbecue on a balcony
- 23 April 2024
Earth Month Week 4: Cultivating Biodiversity - community heroes making a difference
- 22 April 2024
- Support and advice
It’s not flattering or romantic, it’s a crime - Stalking Awareness Week
- 19 April 2024
Blog: Navigating cultural integration - Building a unified identity at Southern Housing
- 15 April 2024
- Support and advice
Home condition surveys, what they are and why you might need one
- 02 April 2024
- Sustainability
It's Earth Month - Waste Reduction: Small Changes, Big Impact
- 06 February 2024
Blog: A merging opinion - they work best when residents are at their heart
- 26 January 2024
- New developments
Work Progresses at 100% Affordable Development in Newhaven
- 09 January 2024
- Resident Involvement
Blog: The Resident Scrutiny Panel – our year one journey
- 09 January 2024
Blog: Listening to and acting upon residents’ feedback to shape our care services
- 14 December 2023
- Support and advice
The winter issue of your resident magazine, Shine, is here!
- 09 November 2023
- New developments
New Life Breathed into Shoreham-by-Sea's Waterfront with Affordable Housing
- 02 November 2023
- Sustainability
Our Climate Champions Shine Bright on the 2023 Climate Champion shortlist
- 17 October 2023
- New developments
Grand Avenue Wins Best Shared Ownership Development at Evening Standard New Homes Awards
- 14 June 2023