Midland Heart opts for Asprey Assets

Since 1925, Midland Heart’s enduring purpose has been to provide safe, well-maintained and affordable homes — a commitment that remains at the very heart of the organisation today.

Operating across some of the most challenging and deprived urban neighbourhoods in the Midlands and serving some of the most diverse communities in Europe, Midland Heart manages and continues to invest in around 35,000 homes. Many of these are among the oldest properties held by any housing association, further underscoring the scale and complexity of their asset management responsibilities.

Midland Heart’s corporate plan, “Tenants at Heart”, sets out a clear and ambitious response to the environmental, social and structural challenges facing the sector. Delivery of the plan is underpinned by four key pillars:

• Homes that enable modern living

• Quality services and local impact

• Financial resilience and sustainable growth

• One team working together for tenants

These priorities are reflected in a wide-ranging programme of activity, including:

• Continued investment in existing housing stock to improve property condition, meet tenant expectations and support modern living

• Property acquisition and new-build developments to increase the supply of quality homes

• Improving energy efficiency across homes to help alleviate fuel poverty and support sustainability goals

• Maintaining a strong focus on high-quality, tenant-centric services, while strengthening local neighbourhood management

In support of these objectives, Midland Heart has recently entered into a strategic three-year partnership with Asprey Management Solutions. As part of this collaboration, Midland Heart will implement Asprey Assets, a comprehensive asset and works management solution, to provide a single, integrated platform that supports informed decision-making, operational efficiency and long-term investment planning.

Matthew Wilcox, Director of Property Investment at Midland Heart, commented:

“A large part of our corporate plan is about ensuring our homes remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future, while continuing to deliver high-quality services for the communities we serve. Asprey Assets give us a robust, joined-up view of our housing stock and investment programmes, enabling better data-led decisions and helping us maximise the impact of every pound we invest for our tenants.”

David Ellis, Operations Director at Asprey Management Solutions, added:

“Midland Heart has a clear and compelling vision for the future of its homes and services. We’re proud to be supporting them with Asprey Assets, providing a holistic asset and works management solution that will help them manage complexity, drive efficiencies and deliver long-term value for both the organisation and its tenants.”