Midlands-based Bromford and South West-based Merlin have officially launched their new organisation after finalising the legal aspects of the deal, it was announced today.

West of England housing association Merlin has announced a record £15m surplus as it prepares to create a new organisation with Midlands-based Bromford.

We've been contacting customers and stakeholders to confirm that our partnership with Bromford will go live on 2 July.

We’re pleased to announce some exciting news that will help to further strengthen our new organisation.

We're in talks with Midlands-based Bromford to create a partnership to deliver which will work with nearly 100,000 customers to achieve more of what they hope for.