Home Group is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing for rent or sale. Founded in 1935 the company manages approximately 52,000 rental homes throughout England and Scotland; it builds or refurbishes some 2,000 additional properties each year. The company conducts business through its various divisions, including Nashayman, which focuses on ethnic minority communities, and Stonham, which serves the homeless, the elderly, victims of domestic violence, people with mental or physical difficulties, and refugees. Live Smart @ Home is Home Group's commercial arm, providing middle-market rental and owner-occupied housing, including BoKlok prefabricated homes manufactured by IKEA.