Affordable Housing Consultancy (AHC) has a thorough understanding of affordable housing and how Registered Providers operate. As experienced affordable housing consultants we have an extensive network of contacts both in the Registered Provider and private housing sector. Our primary objective is to provide comprehensive advice to clients – understanding your requirements and objectives always comes first. AHC was set up in 2009 by Melanie Dwyer. Melanie has many years experience working directly for both Registered Providers and the private sector. We are a Chartered Surveying company, regulated by the RICS. We have two Registered Valuers, setting us apart from many of our competitors. AHC have the perfect combination of skills and experience to provide professional, independent advice to both the private and public sector. Our skills and experience makes us excellent negotiators and a valuable interface between the public and private sector. Main areas of services that can be provided are: Agency Work - Identification of development opportunities for Registered Providers. Negotiation of ‘partnering’ agreements between the private sector and Registered Providers. Sale of S106 affordable housing units to Registered Providers. Valuation work - Market Value of Land/Property. Market Value of individual properties. Market Rent of properties. January 1999 Values for the setting of social rents. Staircasing/Right to Buy Valuations. Market Appraisal Reports - Scoping report to assess an area/location including generic pricing and rental information. Advice on tenure mix and optimisation of unit mix/size. Development Appraisals with sensitivity analysis. S106 Viability Assessments - Viability reports and appraisals for the provision of affordable housing and other S106 Contributions. Option Appraisal Advice - Provision of different options with financial outcomes for land/property to assist the decision making process.