Michael has served as Chief Executive of Broadland Housing Group since May 2003. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Housing. His career in the affordable housing sector began in 1997, with previous positions at Flagship Housing Group and Anglia Housing Group. Earlier, he worked as a Chartered Surveyor in private practice in London for Richard Ellis and Savills.
Michael is currently the Interim Chair of Homes For Cathy, a national alliance of over 100 social landlords committed to tackling homelessness. He was previously Chair of the Norfolk Strategic Housing Partnership, which consisted of local authorities, NHS, police, DWP, housing associations, and other agencies focused on addressing homelessness in Norfolk.
Michael was ordained in Norwich Cathedral in June 2025 and volunteers as an assistant curate in the Church of England.
In 2013-14, he was Global President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. His involvement with RICS included roles such as Vice Chair of the Global Management Board, Chair of the Communications Board, Public Affairs Committee, UK Residential Policy Panel, and membership of the RICS Standards and Regulation Board. Working with the Economic and Social Research Council, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and Arts and Humanities Research Council, Michael helped establish the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence in 2017.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science for contributions to housing and real estate education by the University of Portsmouth in 2015. He chaired the Surveying Professional Advisory Board at the University from 2015 until 2025.
From 2015 to 2024, Michael was Chair of Norwich Theatre, overseeing Theatre Royal, Playhouse, and Stage 2. He continues to regularly enjoy theatre performances in Norwich and further afield.
Michael Newey is person responsible for Broadland Housing being compliant with the Consumer Standards.