Arhag folded fully into Hyde following merger

Arhag has fully integrated into Hyde Group.

The 1,000-home provider, which initially joined the £460m-turnover G15 landlord in April as a subsidiary, has now been transferred its homes, liabilities and services into Hyde Housing Association Limited. This means Arhag no longer exists as a separate corporate entity.

Hyde said the move will mean Arhag residents benefit from a landlord that is more financially robust and able to deliver better services.

Set up in 1979 to serve the housing needs of refugees from Africa, 1,000-home Arhag was placed on the Regulator for Social Housing’s gradings under review list in December, with the body revealing it was “investigating matters which may indicate serious failings”.

Andy Hulme, group chief executive at Hyde Group, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to deliver this integration quickly, so that Arhag customers can start to enjoy the benefits of joining Hyde as soon as possible. Customers are now benefiting from an in-house repairs team and digital portal to manage their homes. They can also access our extensive customer support services, as well as our unique end-to-end offer that we’re able to deliver as a result of our ownership of the Pinnacle Group.

“I want to thank everyone whose supported this process, and to the customers that are working with us as we focus on improving customers’ homes, services and communities, together.”