27/10/2021
We’re pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with Middleton-based building contractor, J Walker Homes to build 24 new homes for affordable rent in Fitton Hill.The development on the site of St Cuthbert's Church at Tanners Fold will comprise of three-bedroom family homes.Planning permi...
13/10/2021
We're supporting Oldham Council’s Don’t Trash Oldham campaign and taking action to tackle fly tipping and waste hotspots in neighbourhoods across Oldham. We have launched three schemes to clamp down on culprits who dump rubbish in public spaces in Coldhurst - Clarkwell; Eldon Street; Derker; and...
11/10/2021
Be in with a chance to win £50 and help us improve our services to support you - take our customer survey! We know the pandemic and other recent events have hit many of our customers hard. That's why we've launched a survey to better understand your circumstances so we can improve our services to...
07/10/2021
We have received reports that some of our customers are being targeted by cold callers falsely claiming to be from First Choice Homes Oldham and asking to discuss issues with repairs at their home. On some occasions these callers have been aggressive. These people are visiting customers’ homes an...
06/10/2021
Great news! We have moved another step closer to delivering 750 new homes by 2026 by completing on 15 'off the shelf' new build, family homes in Oldham and Rochdale.We have bought ten three-bedroom homes on Wellyhole St, Lees and five four-bedroom homes on Spotland Rd, Rochdale directly from hous...
05/10/2021
04/10/2021
We've fully opened our First Place office reception area again and we can’t wait to welcome you back! We’ll still have a few additional safety measures in place to keep you and our colleagues safe. Our office will be open between 9am and 5pm and we’re still asking you to make appointments where p...
04/10/2021
This week we're marking National Customer Service Week, which is all about raising awareness of good customer service and the vital role it plays in successful businesses. Emma Davison, Chief Operations Officer at FCHO said: "I'm proud that customer voice is at the heart of what we do and influen...
30/09/2021
As of today, (Thursday 30 September) applying for a social housing home will be easier for residents across the borough. We’ve joined forces with Oldham Council which means you, and anyone applying for a home in the area, will only need to apply through one single system, Oldham Council’s Housing...
29/09/2021
We’re getting ready to fully open our First Place office reception area again on Monday 4 October and we can’t wait to welcome you back! At the moment, we have been operating on appointment-only basis, but now you are able to walk in, too. We’ll still have a few additional safety measures in plac...
