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New heating system to help customers live more comfortably

10 September 2026

Customers at a retirement living scheme in Nottingham will be able to live more comfortably thanks to a new energy-efficient heating system.

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Stonewater secures fifth SHIFT Gold accreditation

02 September 2026

Stonewater has retained its SHIFT Gold accreditation, while ranking 1st amongst the 40 most recent SHIFT assessments for the second consecutive year.

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Damp and mould service strengthened with Plentific partnership

27 August 2026

Stonewater has partnered with property operations specialist Plentific to help deliver a faster, more transparent damp and mould repairs service for customers.

Stonewater secures record £350 million Homes England funding allocation

25 August 2026

The funding will enable the delivery of thousands of much-needed affordable homes around the country.

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Drones used to survey nearly 1,000 residential blocks

18 August 2026

Stonewater has been using aerial technology to identify roof defects early and support a more proactive approach to maintaining customers’ homes.

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Help reduce the risk of fires during the hot, dry weather

17 August 2026

With the continued hot and dry weather, there is currently a very high risk of wildfires across the country. See how you can keep your home and community safe.

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Setting new standards with AI pilot

13 August 2026

Stonewater, has partnered with AI specialist SPOTR to build a new approach to property management.

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Work starts on 158 new affordable homes in Cheltenham

06 August 2026

The Stonewater homes make up a wider scheme of 250 homes in Battledown that will help meet the need for affordable homes in the area.

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30 ultra-energy efficient homes completed in Somerset

04 August 2026

Stonewater has built the homes to Passivhaus standards, helping customers live more comfortably for less.

Kirsty Spark appointed Chief Financial Officer

27 July 2026

Kirsty Spark joins Stonewater after playing a central role in one of Accent housing association's most significant periods of growth and transformation.

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Stonewater named among UK’s top employers for ethnic inclusion

23 July 2026

We've been recognised for the fifth time with a place in the Top 10 of the Outstanding Employer category, following assessment through the Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces new Housing Secretary

21 July 2026

Stonewater CEO, Jonathan Layzell, urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham and returning Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to allocate affordable housing funding as a priority.