Bjorn Howard, Group chief executive responds to the Budget

A response from Aster Group chief executive Bjorn Howard on announcements in the Budget affecting housing, shared ownership and apprenticeships.

Housing association announces Dementia UK as its new Charity of the Year

Housing association Aster Group has announced Dementia UK as its new Charity of the Year.

Aster Group launches social enterprise incubator

Housing association Aster Group has launched an initiative to find entrepreneurs and start-up businesses that tackle social issues.

Aster Group revenues rise in 2019/20

Housing association Aster Group has reported an increase in revenues as it invested £260m in building new homes and maintaining and improving its existing portfolio in the last financial year.

Aster employees step up to the challenge

Aster Group colleagues limber up in lockdown for charity

Colleagues from housing association Aster Group have helped each other keep fit during lockdown by running team workouts in fancy dress to raise over £2,000 for domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid.

Jane Gallifent, development & sales director responds to the rise in stamp duty threshold

“Raising the threshold for stamp duty should restore much-needed confidence in the housing market. It’s encouraging news for shared ownership buyers, particularly those in expensive areas of the country where properties valued below the previous cut-off are often hard to come by.

Fundraising for veteran support hub gets boost from Aster Group

Housing association Aster Group has matched the funds raised by one of its colleagues for the Veteran’s Hub in Weymouth, which delivers essential support for ex-service personnel in the community.