Advisory Partnership Flexible, on-demand housing finance expertise for local authorities
Expert Housing Finance Advice, When You Need It
Managing housing finance in a local authority has never been more complex. From the pressures of the Housing Revenue Account to the growing cost of temporary accommodation and the governance demands of housing companies, finance teams are being asked to do more with less.
Haverly Consulting's Advisory Partnership gives your council direct, on-demand access to specialist housing finance expertise — without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. Through a simple annual subscription, you benefit from unlimited access to our consultants across all the areas that matter most.
What the Advisory Partnership Covers
Our Advisory Partnership supports Local Authorities across three core areas:
• Housing Revenue Account (HRA) — business planning, rent setting, self-financing, capital financing strategies, headroom analysis and 30-year plan modelling
• General Fund Homelessness & Temporary Accommodation — cost pressures, acquisition and funding strategies, and budget management
• Local Authority Housing Companies — governance, financial modelling, dividend strategies, and compliance with IFRS 16 and other accounting standards
Members can call, email or meet with our team as often as needed. There are no per-query charges, no retainer limits, and no surprise invoices — just consistent, expert support throughout the year.
Why Local Authorities Choose Our Subscription Model
• Cost-effective — a fraction of the cost of recruiting or retaining a specialist in-house
• Immediate access — no procurement delays, no scoping exercises, no waiting for a project to be approved
• Broad expertise — our team has worked across district, borough, county and unitary authorities
• Continuity — your account is supported by the same consultants, who build deep knowledge of your organisation over time
• Flexible — scale up to a higher tier or commission additional project work at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the Advisory Partnership different from commissioning a project?
A project engagement is scoped and time-limited. The Advisory Partnership is an ongoing relationship — your team can ask questions, sense-check decisions or request analysis at any point during the year, without needing to raise a purchase order for each interaction.
Q: Is there a minimum contract period?
Subscriptions are typically annual. We can discuss shorter arrangements depending on your circumstances. Contact us to find out what works best for your Authority.
Q: Can we upgrade to additional project support during the subscription?
Yes. Many of our Advisory Partnership members also commission us for larger pieces of work such as HRA business plan reviews, housing company establishment or financial appraisals. These are charged separately but members benefit from priority scheduling and preferential rates.
Q: Which tier of Local Authority is this suitable for?
We work with District and Borough Councils, Unitary Authorities and London Boroughs. If your Authority holds a Housing Revenue Account, manages temporary accommodation or is exploring or operating a housing company, our Advisory Partnership will add value.
Ready to talk?
Contact us today to arrange a free 30-minute consultation with one of our housing finance specialists.
