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The European Federation for Living (EFL) is pleased to welcome three new housing organisations to our growing European network. Their membership further strengthens our shared ambition to exchange knowledge, accelerate innovation, and contribute to affordable and sustainable housing across Europe.
We warmly welcome RLF (France), WoonWest (The Netherlands) and Choice Housing (Northern Ireland).
RLF – Paris, France
RLF is a French Entreprise Sociale pour l’Habitat with a strong presence in the Paris region and other areas including Gironde and Northern France. The organisation manages 11,779 homes across 203 residential complexes in 65 municipalities, focusing on providing quality social housing close to employment centres.
Core ambitions
Deliver high-quality and well-maintained homes
Create social cohesion within neighbourhoods
Advance environmentally responsible housing strategies
Provide affordable housing aligned with residents’ income levels
Through its social mission and long-standing expertise in housing management and rehabilitation, RLF contributes valuable experience in balancing affordability, service quality, and sustainability in dense urban contexts.
WoonWest – Westland & Midden-Delfland, The Netherlands
WoonWest is a Dutch housing association operating in the Westland and Midden-Delfland region, managing approximately 5,000 homes. The organisation is known for its strong neighbourhood focus and close collaboration with residents.
Core ambitions
Keep housing affordable for local communities
Foster safe, clean and liveable neighbourhoods
Invest in sustainability and energy-efficient upgrades
Support community involvement and neighbourhood cohesion
With a pragmatic and resident-oriented approach, WoonWest represents the Dutch tradition of community-focused social housing and regional partnerships.
Choice Housing – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Choice Housing is one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland, providing around 14,000 homes and continuing to expand through new developments and partnerships.
Core ambitions
Deliver more quality and affordable homes
Strengthen inclusive and sustainable communities
Provide high-quality services and value for money
Invest in energy efficiency and community wellbeing
Choice Housing combines large-scale delivery capacity with a strong social purpose, making it an important addition to EFL’s network of innovation-driven housing providers.
Strengthening the EFL Network
The addition of RLF, WoonWest and Choice Housing reflects EFL’s continued expansion across Europe. Together, these organisations represent diverse housing systems and regional contexts — from metropolitan Paris to Dutch regional communities and the social housing landscape of Northern Ireland — enriching our collective learning and collaboration.
We look forward to welcoming their teams at upcoming EFL conferences, topic groups and exchanges, and to exploring new opportunities for shared innovation in social and affordable housing.