Asset Management Strategy

The Asset Management Strategy sets out how we will manage, maintain and invest in our housing assets to ensure they continue to meet the needs of current and future tenants. It provides a clear framework for addressing the challenges and opportunities facing our homes, while working alongside residents and partners to support sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities across the borough.

We recognise that homes are much more than bricks and mortar. A good-quality home provides the foundation for health, wellbeing and opportunity, helping people to live independently and reach their full potential. This strategy outlines how we will make the best use of our housing assets, delivering well-maintained, energy-efficient homes alongside a housing service that is responsive, accountable and focused on putting residents first.

This work is important because not everyone in Ashford has access to a safe, warm and secure home. By investing in and improving our housing stock, we can help tackle inequality, strengthen communities and improve outcomes for residents. High-quality homes also play a vital role in giving children and young people the best possible start in life.

By delivering the objectives set out in this strategy, we will support the priorities of the Council Plan 2026-2030 and help ensure that residents have access to sustainable, high-quality homes that meet their needs now and in the future.

Our Asset Management Strategy [pdf] 410KB