Our history
Our roots date back more than 60 years, and we've been shaping some of the most exciting, diverse and dynamic regions ever since.
1963
Quadrant Housing Association is founded.
The organisation is named Quadrant Housing Association (Quadrant) to reflect the naval history of its base in the borough of Greenwich.
2 Wrottesley Road, Woolwich, is Quadrant’s first property.
The initial investment sees 32 people each buy shares worth £2. That £64 will become a £12 billion social business by 2023.
1970
Quadrant opens its first office on Deptford High Street. Previously, the business had been run from a church crypt and an empty flat.
1972
Quadrant launches an advice centre, beneath its office on Deptford High Street, to support people it cannot house.
1973
Quadrant joins forces with another association, London Housing Trust. The newly merged organisation becomes London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q).
1974
The 1974 Housing Act gives L&Q the security and money it needs to become a major landlord.
The Queen and Prince Philip visit L&Q’s office in Deptford.
1983
L&Q has more than 8,000 homes that house around 20,000 people.
1988
L&Q’s 25th anniversary.
L&Q has more than 10,000 homes under management.
L&Q announces a major restructuring, decentralising and using several regional offices to provide a more local service.
1989
L&Q moves into low-cost home ownership by creating a new subsidiary, Tower Homes.
1998
L&Q launches Bexley Housing Association as an independent body following a successful ballot of residents.
2000
L&Q gains a Chartermark award in recognition of its excellent customer service.
2003
L&Q staff vote the group into The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies list. This feat is repeated every year for the rest of the decade.
2008
David Montague becomes L&Q's Chief Executive.
2009
L&Q overhauls its image and unifies its subsidiaries within the group.
2011
L&Q launched the L&Q Foundation to help fund local projects that will improve people's lives and create opportunities in their communities.
2012
Kings Hall Mews in Lewisham becomes L&Q’s head office.
2013
L&Q’s 50th anniversary.
2015
L&Q is named one of Stonewall’s top 100 employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff.
2016
L&Q and East Thames Housing Group merged to create the largest provider of new affordable homes in the United Kingdom.
2017
L&Q launches the L&Q Academy and L&Q Living to help support residents more effectively.
2018
L&Q owns and manages more than 90,000 homes across London and the South East - making it the largest landlord in the capital and one of the largest residential property developers.
West Ham Lane in Stratford becomes L&Q’s new head office.
2019
L&Q completes the acquisition of Trafford Housing Trust to address the need for more affordable housing in the North West of England and investment in local communities.
2021
L&Q owns and manages more than 105,000 homes that house around 250,000 people.
Fiona-Fletcher-Smith becomes L&Q's Group Chief Executive.
L&Q launches a new five-year corporate strategy: Future Shape (PDF).