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Introduction
Established in 2000, MR Associates is considered the UK's leading consultancy specialising in the housing benefit scheme as it applies to supported housing. We work of charities, social housing providers and other non-profit-making organisations that need specialist advice, representation and training around the housing benefit scheme specifically in relation to supported 'exempt accommodation'.
MR Associates have licensed access with the Bar Standards Board and are recognised by the Faculty of Advocates as a Direct Access Body and an Accredited Advice Agency. This means we can instruct a barrister (in England and Wales), or an advocate (in Scotland) without the need for a solicitor.
We have an outstanding track record working for not-for-profit organisations and successfully resolving housing benefit disputes. The services we provide enable organisations to support their occupants without becoming entrenched in complex housing benefit issues.
MR Associates have licensed access with the Bar Standards Board and are recognised by the Faculty of Advocates as a Direct Access Body and an Accredited Advice Agency. This means we can instruct a barrister (in England and Wales), or an advocate (in Scotland) without the need for a solicitor.
We have an outstanding track record working for not-for-profit organisations and successfully resolving housing benefit disputes. The services we provide enable organisations to support their occupants without becoming entrenched in complex housing benefit issues.
Contact Info
Address:
Kingston House 3 Jamaica Street
Greenock
Renfrewshire PA15 1XX
United Kingdom
Greenock
Renfrewshire PA15 1XX
United Kingdom
Tel:
01475 727089
Website:
http://www.mrassociates.org/
Offering
- Housing Benefit Advice
- Supported Living Consultants
- Housing Benefit Consultants
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:00AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 9:00AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Friday | Open | 9:00AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Saturday | Closed | ||||||
| Sunday | Closed | ||||||
Meet Our Team (3)
Ian Ross
Rent Services Officer
Ian Ross is a qualified quantity surveyor with 50 years’ experience in building and civil engineering construction. He has been involved with local, national and international construction companies throughout the Highlands and the Islands of Scotland and has created a considerable legacy of infrastructure.
As a rent services consultant for MR Associates, he is valued by colleagues and clients for his warm professionalism and his specialist knowledge regarding the optimisation of rent levels.
Ian has also lectured on construction subjects at Inverness College (UHI) for a number of years.
As a rent services consultant for MR Associates, he is valued by colleagues and clients for his warm professionalism and his specialist knowledge regarding the optimisation of rent levels.
Ian has also lectured on construction subjects at Inverness College (UHI) for a number of years.
Julia Austin
Supported Housing Consultant
Julia Austin qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1990, and achieved dual status when she obtained the equivalent qualification in Scottish law in 2001.
Since then she has worked as a solicitor and a partner in law firms across England and Scotland, specialising in family law, the administration of estates, wills and incapacity law.
As a housing benefit consultant at MR Associates, she has successfully represented numerous clients at various First-Tier Tribunals across the UK.
Originally from Kent, Julia and her Scottish husband, Andrew, have lived in Essex, Northamptonshire and the Netherlands. They now call Ayrshire home and have two teenage children.
Since then she has worked as a solicitor and a partner in law firms across England and Scotland, specialising in family law, the administration of estates, wills and incapacity law.
As a housing benefit consultant at MR Associates, she has successfully represented numerous clients at various First-Tier Tribunals across the UK.
Originally from Kent, Julia and her Scottish husband, Andrew, have lived in Essex, Northamptonshire and the Netherlands. They now call Ayrshire home and have two teenage children.
Mark Rodgers
MD and Founder
Mark Rodgers is considered to be one of the UK’s leading experts in regards to the housing benefit scheme as it applies to supported housing.
Having previously managed supported housing services himself, Mark started MR Associates in 2000 to help other organisations, charities and not-for-profits navigate the complexities associated with housing benefit. Since then, he has provided an outstanding independent advisory service to the UK supported housing sector as well as other professional services including training.
His in-depth knowledge of housing benefit legislation has brought him into contact with organisations all over the UK in an advisory role. He has helped establish scores of new supported housing projects and has represented hundreds of organisations in meetings with local authorities and before social security tribunals.
Mark has the privilege of working alongside some of the best practitioners, barristers and advocates specialising in the housing benefit field.
He is known for his honesty, integrity and fairness, and a genuine desire to help social and charitable causes. He is also in the process of becoming a Duke of Edinburgh Award Assessor, is actively involved in mountaineering in Scotland, is an active member of his local church and enjoys cooking.
Having previously managed supported housing services himself, Mark started MR Associates in 2000 to help other organisations, charities and not-for-profits navigate the complexities associated with housing benefit. Since then, he has provided an outstanding independent advisory service to the UK supported housing sector as well as other professional services including training.
His in-depth knowledge of housing benefit legislation has brought him into contact with organisations all over the UK in an advisory role. He has helped establish scores of new supported housing projects and has represented hundreds of organisations in meetings with local authorities and before social security tribunals.
Mark has the privilege of working alongside some of the best practitioners, barristers and advocates specialising in the housing benefit field.
He is known for his honesty, integrity and fairness, and a genuine desire to help social and charitable causes. He is also in the process of becoming a Duke of Edinburgh Award Assessor, is actively involved in mountaineering in Scotland, is an active member of his local church and enjoys cooking.
