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accordgroup.org.uk /value-for-money Maximising return on assets Understanding the Group’s asset base The foundation of the Accord Group’s strength is built on the homes it owns and manages. Information on the Group’s assets provides the Board with ongoing oversight over the Group’s approach to the utilisation and management of these assets. The Board sets the strategy for asset management in line with the strategic business plan objectives and approves a Group-wide approach to delivery of active asset management including strategic disposals in line with key considerations for the future of the stock. The strategy is based on the premise ‘The right property, in the right condition and in the right location’. These principles and data are used to measure and improve performance and support the delivery of the corporate asset management strategy. Outlined in the table below is trend data highlighting how asset management intelligence has been, and continues to be, applied to drive service improvement and compliance whilst ensuring best value: Assets VFM analysis 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 Responsive repairs cost per property £637.21 £644.36 £695.97 £674.77 % of homes with gas safety certificate 100% 100% 99.99% 99.86% Spend on building homes £15,101,000 £35,004,000 £27,402,000 £29,223,000 Total asset management spend per property £1,238.25 £1,213.61 £1,350.83 £1,172.02 Total asset management investment £15,649,000 £15,158,000 £14,951,000 £12,782,000 30 Accord Group