About Places for people
Places for People: Creating Places that Work for Everyone
Places for People is a UK-based property management, development, regeneration, and leisure company that aims to create places that work for everyone. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, the company has established itself as a leader in creating sustainable communities and providing high-quality services to its customers.
At Places for People, we believe that our role goes beyond just building houses. We are committed to creating vibrant communities where people can live, work and play. Our approach is based on four key pillars: sustainability, innovation, collaboration and customer focus.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Places for People. We understand the impact that our activities have on the environment and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We use sustainable materials in our construction projects and incorporate energy-efficient features into our buildings.
Innovation
We are constantly looking for new ways to improve our services and create better places for people to live. Our team of experts works closely with local authorities, community groups and other stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that meet their needs.
Collaboration
We believe that collaboration is key to creating successful communities. That's why we work closely with local authorities, housing associations, developers and other partners to deliver projects that benefit everyone involved.
Customer Focus
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do at Places for People. We strive to provide them with high-quality services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Whether it's through our property management services or leisure facilities, we aim to create an exceptional customer experience.
Property Management Services
At Places for People Property Management Services (PPMS), we manage over 182k homes across the UK on behalf of landlords including housing associations & local authorities as well as private landlords & leaseholders.
Our experienced team provides a range of services including rent collection & arrears recovery; repairs & maintenance; tenancy management; compliance checks; estate management; leasehold management & more.
We also offer specialist support such as anti-social behaviour case handling; welfare benefits advice service (including Universal Credit); resident involvement support (including tenant participation); financial inclusion support (including debt advice) etc.
Our aim is always focused on delivering excellent customer service whilst ensuring value-for-money delivery by working collaboratively with clients & contractors alike.
Development Services
Places For People Developments Ltd delivers mixed-use developments across England Scotland Wales from small-scale regeneration schemes through large-scale urban extensions up-to new settlements.
With an extensive land bank already secured across all regions within which it operates PFPD has ambitious plans which will see it deliver thousands more homes over coming years alongside commercial space schools healthcare facilities etc
PFPD prides itself on its ability not only deliver quality developments but also ensure they integrate seamlessly into existing communities whilst enhancing them wherever possible - this includes delivering significant infrastructure improvements such as roads public transport links schools parks open spaces etc
PFPD works collaboratively with Local Authorities Housing Associations Developers Landowners Investors Contractors Architects Planners Engineers Community Groups etc throughout all stages from site acquisition through planning design construction sales marketing handover aftercare etc
Leisure Services
Places Leisure operates 120+ leisure centres across England Scotland Wales providing access-to-fitness swimming lessons sports coaching children’s activities health-wellbeing programmes spa treatments café-bars soft-play areas meeting rooms event spaces much more!
All centres operate under COVID-secure protocols ensuring safe environments throughout - this includes enhanced cleaning regimes social distancing measures reduced capacities pre-booked sessions contactless payments online bookings track-&-trace systems staff training PPE provision signage communication campaigns etc
PL also offers bespoke consultancy advisory services covering feasibility studies business planning operational reviews facility design procurement project-management contract-management marketing PR digital engagement stakeholder engagement training development much more!
Regeneration Services
Places Regeneration Ltd delivers complex mixed-use regeneration schemes often involving significant brownfield sites or challenging locations requiring innovative solutions.
Working collaboratively with Local Authorities Housing Associations Developers Landowners Investors Contractors Architects Planners Engineers Community Groups Residents Businesses Etc PFR has delivered some truly transformational schemes which have not only created new homes jobs businesses but also regenerated entire neighbourhoods bringing about real social economic environmental benefits too!
PRF prides itself on its ability not only deliver quality developments but also ensure they integrate seamlessly into existing communities whilst enhancing them wherever possible - this includes delivering significant infrastructure improvements such as roads public transport links schools parks open spaces community facilities cultural amenities arts installations heritage restoration environmental enhancements Etc
PRF works collaboratively throughout all stages from site acquisition through planning design construction sales marketing handover aftercare Etc always focused-on maximising positive outcomes-for-all-stakeholders involved!