Devonshires appointed by Cottsway Housing Association

Devonshires are delighted to have been appointed by Cottsway Housing Association as the sole provider to act on their behalf in relation to all matters associated with Governance, Human Resources, and Banking & Security Charging. 

Cottsway Housing Association was formed in 2001 and provide over 5,700 affordable homes for rent and shared ownership. Their homes are based across West Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire; and their portfolio ranges from flats, bungalows to family homes.

Cottsway’s work revolves around its core purpose of ‘Together we are turning houses into homes, growing and building stronger communities and making a positive difference to people’s lives’ and it works in partnership with local authorities and partner agencies to not only invest in existing and more news for people in housing need, but also to support the local communities it serves.

The successful tender process, which covers a five-year period, commenced on the 1^st February 2025, and is led by Partner Saghar Roya (Security Charging) together with Katie Maguire (Human Resources) and Gemma Bell, with support from Senior Associate Sharon Thandi, (Governance).

Richard Reynolds, Chief Executive of Cottsway, said: “We’re committed to growing our property portfolio, while investing in our existing housing stock and in our staff, so that we can support more people in housing need. Devonshires provide solution-driven legal services and have a deep understanding of the housing sector. Their legal expertise in dealing with the complexities of Governance which covers everything to do with our Board and regulatory requirements at a time of significant change, as well as in Human Resources, and Banking & Security Charging will be invaluable - supporting us to achieve our goal to turn houses into homes, while growing and building stronger communities and making a positive difference to people's lives. We look forward to working with them over the next five years.”

Saghar Roya, Partner in our Security Charging Team said: “We’re delighted to be working with Cottsway and supporting their team in continuing to provide affordable homes to those in need. Cottsway are an ambitious housing association with an admirable vision, and we look forward to helping them grow their property portfolio while continuing to build positive relationships with their team.”

Devonshires are delighted to continue assisting Cottsway Housing Association with their growth and dedication to customer services.