providing better homes, communities and housing services

We’re officially #1

We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been ranked #1 in the ‘Best Companies to Work For 2025’ in the Social Housing sector!

We’ve also earned:
#7 in the ‘Best Companies to Work For 2025’ in the North East of England
#15 in the ‘Best Large Companies to Work For 2025’ in the UK

Have your say

believe housing is currently consulting on our draft Tree Policy to ensure it’s clear, easy to understand, and reflects the needs of our community. We value your input and would love to hear your thoughts.

DIY guides

Take a look at our range of self-help videos showing you how to carry out simple home housing repairs yourself.

Preventing damp and mould

Worried about damp or mould in your home? Learn how to spot the signs early and take action to protect your space.

To find out more about damp and mould please visit the link below.

Want to make a real difference in County Durham?

Apply for our believe housing community grants and bring your ideas to life, whether you're boosting well-being, supporting families, or tackling inequalities.

We’re funding local groups that improve lives and strengthen communities, if your project fits one of our key themes, apply today.

Stop Social Housing Stigma survey

In 2017 meetings held by the then Housing Minister, tenants said they felt they were treated as second class citizens because they live in social housing.