<p>Housebuilding should not be seen as transactional but the start of a long term relationship, according to John Anderson, group chief executive of Allison Homes.</p> <p>Speaking to <i>Housebuilder</i> about Allison Homes’ new Partnerships arm, Anderson said that the firm was building a business “that will span generations”. This would be bolstered by its new division dedicated to working with housing providers and others to accelerate its delivery of private, rented and affordable homes.</p> <p>On the new division, that launched in March, Anderson stated: “Housebuilding shouldn’t be seen as being simply transactional but the start of a long term relationship. Housebuilders typically acquire a site, build homes, sell them and then disappear. </p> <p>“We should be focused on building a business for the long term based on delivering to our promises and being there for the long term, working to improve communities and the wider environment.”</p> <p>Allison Homes’ “cornerstone”, Anderson said, was building relationships with communities, home buyers and local stakeholders.</p> <p>Demonstrating this and the company’s long term commitments, Anderson also gave details of the new division’s Partnership Charitable Scheme, which will donate £100 to a local charity for each house contracted through a partnership scheme. </p> <p>He said: “Engaging and …