PROPERTY INCOME. WITHOUT THE DAY-TO-DAY.
A straightforward guide to what you own, who manages it and how the long-term rental structure works.
LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT
The property comes with a 25-year management agreement, so you are not finding new tenants or renewing the agreement every 12 months.
MONTHLY RENTAL INCOME
Rental income is paid monthly and directly to you through government-facilitated payments, with a minimum annual increase of 1%.
MANAGED ON YOUR BEHALF
The registered housing association manages the tenants, maintenance, repairs and day-to-day running costs -leaving you with no ongoing property management.
Specialist Supported Housing provides long-term homes for adults who need additional support to live independently. Demand for suitable accommodation is growing across the UK, but there are not enough appropriate properties available. Local authorities and registered housing associations need more high-quality homes and private investment helps make that possible. For the investor, this means purchasing a fully furnished buy-to-let property that operates within the Specialist Supported Housing sector. A registered housing association manages the property under a long-term agreement, taking responsibility for tenant placement, maintenance, repairs and day-to-day running costs. The investor owns the property and receives monthly rental income without managing it themselves. In simple terms: you own the property; the management is built in.
Across the UK, demand continues to outpace supply. As more people require this type of accommodation, local authorities and housing providers continue to need more high-quality homes. The National Housing Federation estimates England will require an additional 167,329 supported housing units by 2040 - around a 33% increase on today's provision.
Not every investor wants property to become another job.
Many of the people we speak to still believe property is one of the best long-term investments they can make. They want to own something tangible that generates attractive returns – but they don’t want to spend time dealing with tenants, maintenance or unexpected costs.
Specialist Supported Housing offers a different approach.
The properties are professionally managed through a long-term 25-year management agreement, meaning the day-to-day running is taken care of for you. Instead of being an active landlord, you simply own the property while benefiting from a long-term rental income structure.
For many investors, it’s about simplicity. Property ownership without the constant responsibility. An investment that can help fund retirement, diversify an existing portfolio or become a long-term asset to pass on to the next generation.
Monthly rental income supported through government-facilitated payments
Own a physical property that generates long-term rental income
25-years of professional management already in place
Socially responsible investment that helps people in need
"One of the first questions we often get asked is, 'What's the catch?' It's a fair question because this investment model works differently to traditional buy-to-let. The reality is there isn't a catch - it's simply a different way of investing. You're buying a property that provides much-needed accommodation for adults with complex care and support needs, while the day-to-day operation is handled by an experienced housing provider. That's why more investors are taking a closer look at Specialist Supported Housing."
Choose your Specialist Supported Housing investment and we’ll guide you through every stage of the purchase, from your initial consultation through to exchange and completion.
Once you’ve completed your purchase, an experienced Registered Housing Association takes over the day-to-day management of the property through the long-term management agreement, including resident placement and ongoing maintenance.
With the property professionally managed on your behalf, you’ll receive monthly rental income while continuing to own a physical property asset.
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Learn more about the benefits of investing in Specialist Supported Housing in our latest guide.
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