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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

We believe everyone should have a decent home and the chance to live well

Providing affordable housing, care and support services across London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England for over 75 years.

57k+
Homes owned & managed
75+
Years of service
155
Local authorities served
Latest from MTVH

Recent Announcements

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Resident News

Winter Resident Bulletin out now

Discover the latest updates on building safety, actions taken based on your feedback, and practical guidance to keep your home safe this winter.

18 February 2026
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Resident News

Improving how we tackle anti‑social behaviour

We've developed an anti-social behaviour improvement plan together with residents for clearer communication and a more person-centred approach.

18 February 2026
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General

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Katie Simpson

Katie is currently a Business Support Apprentice within the Customer Services team. Find out more about her apprenticeship journey with MTVH.

13 February 2026
Your Tenancy

Manage Your Home

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Payments

How to make a payment to MTVH, ask for a refund, and all about rent, bills, service charge and insurance.

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Repairs

How to request or track a repair, and how to request an emergency repair for your home.

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Parking

Parking for tenants, homeowners, shared owners and keyworkers. Replace a parking key fob.

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Pets in Your Home

Apply for permission to have a pet in your home. Most cases allow up to 2 pets.

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Keeping Safe

Fire safety advice, safety checks we carry out and safety information for high-rise buildings.

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Homeowners & Shared Owners

Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner or shared owner with MTVH.

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Keyworker Homes

Everything you need to know about living in and maintaining your keyworker home.

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Appoint Someone to Act

Let us know if you want a family member or someone else to deal with MTVH on your behalf.

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Find a Home

Whether you're looking to rent, buy, or find specialist accommodation, we have a range of options to suit your needs.

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Buy a Home

There are several ways you can buy a home through MTVH, including shared ownership and the Right to Buy scheme.

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Rent a Home

Read how the social housing process works. Apply through your local council and join the waiting list.

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Moving Home

If you'd like to move, you can apply for an empty property or swap your home with another tenant via HomeSwapper.

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Find Keyworker Housing

Clean, well-maintained rooms, flats and houses for keyworkers at up to 20% below market rent near hospitals.

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Homes for Over 55s

We offer sheltered accommodation for people aged 55+ who want to continue living independently.

Over 55s homes →

Ownership

Buy a Home

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Buy Your Rented Home

If you rent one of our properties, you might be able to buy it at a discount with the Right to Buy or Right to Acquire scheme.

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Shared Ownership

Buy a share of a property and pay rent on the remaining share. Designed to help people with small deposits or lower incomes get on the property ladder.

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Affordable Accommodation

Keyworker Housing

We offer rooms, flats and houses for keyworkers near hospitals in London and South-East England. Rents are up to 20% lower than average for the areas they're in.

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Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals

Surrey — keyworker housing close to the hospital sites.

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Frimley Park Hospital

Surrey — affordable accommodation for NHS staff.

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Hammersmith Hospital

West London — rooms, flats and houses near the site.

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Heatherwood Hospital

Berkshire — keyworker homes close to the hospital.

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Hillingdon Hospital

Uxbridge — affordable keyworker accommodation.

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Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Headington, Oxford — close to this specialist centre.

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Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead — rooms and flats for NHS staff.

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St George's Hospital

South West London — affordable homes nearby.

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Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire — keyworker housing.


Sheltered Accommodation

Homes for Over 55s

We offer self-contained accommodation for people aged 55 and over who want to continue living independently. If you're interested, email laterlivinglets@mtvh.co.uk

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High Cross Leys

📍 Nottingham, NG3 1AY

39 self-contained one-bedroom flats for people aged 55 and over.

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Glenstone Court

📍 Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5FL

49 self-contained one-bedroom flats for people aged 55 and over.

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Woodvale

📍 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2PX

48 one-bedroom flats and 5 bungalows. Many residents fully independent; support available.

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St Anns Gardens

📍 Nottingham, NG3 3LQ

34 self-contained one-bedroom flats for people aged 55 and over.

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Woodlark House

📍 Botany Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 3BL

26 one-bedroom purpose-built flats for rent.

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Rawlings Court

📍 Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, NG12 3GL

One and two-bedroom flats in a peaceful village setting.

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Peartree Court

📍 Basford, NG6 0ET

45 self-contained flats for people aged 55 and over.

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Cricketers Court

📍 West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ

40 purpose-built one and two-bedroom flats with lift access.

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Staveley Close

📍 Shelton Lock, Derby, DE24 9QR

Purpose-built one and two-bedroom flats in a popular residential area.

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Spa Court

📍 Derby, DE1 1PY

Safe and secure self-contained one-bedroom flats with lift access.

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Epha House

📍 Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8TS

16 one-bedroom flats with lift access.

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Tutin Court

📍 East Leake, LE12 6JY

30 purpose-built flats in a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of East Leake.

Support & Advice

We're here to help. Find guidance on money, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse and community support services.

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Get Help with Money & Bills

What to do if you're struggling to pay your rent, and information on help and support that is available to you.

Money support →
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Anti-Social Behaviour

Dealing with anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood — from reporting to how we handle cases.

ASB support →
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Domestic Abuse

How to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse.

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Support for Your Community

Information about support we may be able to provide and other useful organisations in your area.

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Find a Care & Support Service

We offer accommodation and care services to people in their own homes or one of ours, with specialist provision for older people and mental health.

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Community Support

Help with Money & Bills

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Contact Us if You're Struggling

We can help you find local support, reduce your expenses, get grants, and prepare for employment. Call us on 0203 535 3535, Monday to Friday 8am–6pm, and ask for the Community Impact team.

💡 Keeping Costs Down

If you're struggling with bills, you're not alone and there are people who can support you. Our money advice covers:

  • Keeping your utility bills down
  • Making a budget and managing your money
  • Charities and organisations that can help
🏛️ Pension Credit — Check Eligibility

If you get the State Pension and are on a low income, you may be entitled to Pension Credit. If you get it, you could also get Housing Benefit, the Warm Home Discount Scheme (£150 off your electricity bill) and Winter Fuel Payment (up to £300 towards heating bills). Check your eligibility on GOV.UK.

⚡ Help with Energy Bills

You may be able to take advantage of grants and benefits to help with your energy bills. Help is available from the Government, local councils and energy suppliers. Join your energy supplier's Priority Services Register to get extra help — like priority calls and more frequent meter readings.


Neighbourhood Safety

Anti-Social Behaviour

✅ What IS classed as anti-social behaviour
  • Intimidation, verbal abuse or making threats
  • Hate crime or harassment
  • Persistent noise and rowdy behaviour
  • Vandalism, graffiti or criminal damage
  • Criminal behaviour, arson
  • Anti-social drinking, drug dealing
❌ What is NOT classed as anti-social behaviour

As annoying as some things might be, we do not treat these as anti-social behaviour:

  • Babies crying, cooking smells, DIY during reasonable hours
  • One-off parties, children playing
  • Minor personal differences, poor parking
  • Off-peak activity due to night shifts

Our Community Team

Community Impact Team

The Community Impact team's aim is to empower residents and communities to live well. We work holistically to impact not only current quality of life, but to help residents make longer-term decisions for themselves and their community.

💰 Money Advice

Benefits, income, debt management and budgeting support tailored to your situation.

🏠 Tenancy Skills

Support to develop skills to manage a tenancy, access furniture, and live independently.

💼 Employment Support

Help looking at your future plans, aspirations and getting ready for work or interviews.

🤝 Agency Partnerships

We work with other agencies to bring you comprehensive support and referral services.

About Us

Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England.

Who We Are

Our Story

Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services, with specialist areas including older people, mental health and transitional services.

In October 2018 Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. Together we own, manage or administer around 57,000 homes.

📖 History — From 1948 to Today

Passengers stepping off the Empire Windrush in 1948 encountered a very different country. Bombing during WWII had inflicted widespread damage; Caribbean migrants invited to fill post-war labour shortages faced squalid conditions, insecure tenancies and homelessness. It was against this backdrop that our legacy organisations were founded — The Metropolitan Coloured People's Housing Association and Thames Valley Housing — with a mission to provide safer, more affordable homes in inner cities.

🏗️ Developments

We're involved in a number of major regeneration schemes. Our largest — Clapham Park — is a £1 billion+ masterplan in Lambeth. Others include West Hendon (2,000+ new homes with Barratt London), Ashmole (£28m refurbishment) and Hollygate Park (£100m, 470 homes in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire).

💚 Migration Foundation

The MTVH Migration Foundation is the only fund dedicated to tackling migrant destitution in the UK. We created it because our vision is to reduce migrant destitution and make migration work for migrants and their communities — collaborating with colleagues, the housing sector, and government stakeholders.


Leadership

Board & Executive Team

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Mel Barrett

Chief Executive Officer

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Althea Efunshile CBE

Group Chair

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Duncan Brown

Chief Financial Officer

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Ingrid Reynolds

Development Committee Chair, SID

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Dennis Hone CBE

Audit & Risk Committee Chair

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Trevor Moross

Property Committee Chair

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Helen Cope

Customer Services Committee Chair

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Gary Admans

Treasury Committee Chair


Governance

Investor Relations

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S&P Global Ratings

A- Stable — Rated since 2015. Metropolitan Funding Plc issued its debut £250m 4.125% 2048 bond.

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Fitch Ratings

A – Stable — Second rating obtained in Spring 2021 to broaden investor coverage.

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NAIC Rating

NAIC-1 — US Private Placements rated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Regulatory Judgement

G2/V2/C2 — Graded by the Regulator of Social Housing in May 2025.

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Documents

Our Policies

Contact Us

Report a problem, make a complaint, request a repair or find out how to get in touch with our team.

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If It's an Emergency

Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger. For emergency repairs (burst pipes, no heating), use our emergency repair line available 24/7.

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How to Reach Us

Get in Touch

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Payments

Contact us about how to make payments, check your account balance and service charges.

Contact about payments →
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Request a Repair

Contact us about a repair, including what's happening with a repair you've already requested.

Request a repair →
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Your Rented Home

Contact us about getting a new key or fob, ending your tenancy, or alterations to your home.

Contact about your home →
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Parking & Garages

Get a parking permit, parking space, or garage. Or let us know if you don't need your garage.

Contact about parking →
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Make a Complaint

Make a formal complaint if you're not happy with the service we've provided.

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Damp & Mould

Tell us about damp and mould in your home and we'll work with you to try and fix it.

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Anti-Social Behaviour

Report anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood — harassment or persistent loud noise.

Report ASB →
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Apply for a Pet

You must get our permission before having a pet in your home. Apply online.

Apply for a pet →
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Homeowner Services

Lease extension, remortgaging, shared ownership, staircasing, or selling your home.

Homeowner services →
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Translations

We provide interpretation (including BSL), language translation, Braille and large print.

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Other Ways to Reach Us

Additional Contacts

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Call Us

Call 0203 535 3535. Phone lines open Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (closed on bank holidays). Currently experiencing high demand — wait times may be up to 45 minutes. Using the links on this page is faster.

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Video Call

We now use video calls to diagnose and fix repairs more efficiently. You can show us the problem in your home. You'll need a smartphone or tablet.

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MTVH Online Account

Request and track repairs, make payments, check your balance, view all requests and update your contact details — available 24/7.

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Media Enquiries

If you're a journalist, email communications@mtvh.co.uk. This inbox is monitored regularly during office hours. Follow us on Twitter @MetTVH for up to date news.


Offices

Office Locations

📍 Midlands

Waterfront House

Beeston Business Park, Technology Drive
Nottingham, NG9 1LA
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00

Trinity Court

Unit F, Buckingway Business Park
Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4UQ
By appointment

Gedney Avenue

6 Gedney Avenue
St Annes, Nottingham, NG3 3DB
By appointment

📍 London

The Johnson Building

77 Hatton Garden, Holborn
London, EC1N 8JS
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:30

Premier House

52 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RP
By appointment

The Grange

100 High Street, Southgate, N14 6PW
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:30

Clapham Park

91–93 New Park Road
Clapham Park, London, SW2 4AX
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:30

Canalside

240a Kingsland Road, Hackney
London, E2 8AX
Mon & Thu AM only

Singer Mews

344 Clapham Road, Stockwell
London, SW9 9AJ
By appointment

Chalkhill

113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley
Middlesex, HA9 9FX
Mon–Tue 9:00–16:45

Roundshaw

5 Mollison Square
Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DA
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:30

Resident Voice

Share Your Voice

Your views matter to MTVH. We want you to feel involved, listened to and proud of where you live.

👥 Customer Council

12 MTVH residents who make sure resident voices are heard at a national level.

🌍 Regional Panels

Review and help shape services for the Midlands, East Anglia, London and the South.

🔍 Scrutiny Reviews

In-depth annual investigations into how MTVH is performing, done in collaboration with residents.

📊 Surveys & Focus Groups

Respond to polls, test new features, or attend a focus group to help shape new policies.