MR Associates

About MR Associates

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.

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Products and services

Specialist Housing Benefit Advice

Whether you need advice about a local authority request for information or support regarding a complex housing benefit issue, our experienced team is on hand to ensure you receive clear guidance at every step.

Representation before Local Authorities

When you need to ‘make your case’ to a local authority it's essential to have the right team on your side. We can request a statement of reasons regarding a housing benefit decision; gather evidence and draft a response to the council; and, of course, you can instruct us to help your occupants initi

Customised Courses

All our training sessions focus on aspects of the housing benefit scheme as it applies to supported accommodation. For all our customised courses, we work with you to assess the areas of training you and your staff need and create tailored course materials that target specific areas of the scheme. A

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