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Housing finance specialists with over 70 years of combined public sector experience. We care deeply about public services and work to protect front line services and maximise value for money.

Nick Haverly FCPFA

Director

Nick is an experienced and entrepreneurial CCAB qualified finance professional, with a proven track record of shaping public sector practice on a local and national level, influencing and improving the delivery of services, and leading large and complex organisations through periods of change and economic uncertainty, focusing on growth and innovation.

He has significant experience advising chief executives, executive directors, elected members, governing bodies and central and local government on strategic financial matters, driving efficiencies and maximising best value and best returns.

Nick has been the financial lead on a number of award-winning, multi-million pound property investments, energy efficiency schemes and housing and regeneration developments across the UK, including two major temporary accommodation funding structures for Westminster City Council.

He was a member of the Cabinet Office's One Public Estate Pool of Experts, and has been both adviser and lead on a number of business transformation projects.

Nick is also a former Housing Adviser to the Local Government Association (LGA).

Richard Burden FCCA

Housing Finance and Development Consultant

Richard is a qualified finance professional with significant experience across the local authority, social housing and charity sectors. He has a proven ability to challenge and improve existing processes and systems, and communicates clearly with clients and colleagues on detailed financial issues.

His knowledge spans financial and business planning, management accounting, treasury management, VAT and Corporation Tax, contract negotiation and property development. A natural strategic thinker, he builds strong teams, leads large projects, manages significant budgets and improves business operations.

Pepa Gomez

Strategic Operations Partner

Pepa brings a wealth of experience from an international banking background. She has a proven record of challenging and improving processes and systems and, speaking four languages, communicates professionally with clients and colleagues at all levels.

With an eye for detail and a positive outlook in often complex legal landscapes, Pepa draws on her experience of compliance and regulation in international banking to create value for the organisation and improve business operations.

Owen Buckwell

Associate Consultant

Owen has over 30 years of housing experience, from operational management up to strategic Housing Director level. With his Vanguard accreditation, he has transformed a range of services for local authorities across the UK.

His Systems Thinking reviews have covered housing repairs, community wardens, adult social care, procure to pay and housing benefits. Owen also has extensive experience of value for money and Best Value reviews, delivering solutions that get the most from services with limited resources.

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Whether it is an HRA business plan, a TA cost pressure in your MTFP or a developer viability assessment, a 30-minute conversation is usually enough to tell you where the opportunity is.

Email
info@haverlyconsulting.co.uk
Phone
020 8064 1937
Office
167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00