Operating Since 2015 · Yorkshire and Greater Manchester

Citywide
Housing

Bridging the gap between property owners and housing providers to create long term supported housing solutions.

"Better partnerships. Better outcomes. Better housing."

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10 Years
Operating since 2015
600+
Properties Managed
1000+
Handovers Completed
15 Cities
Across Yorkshire and GM
12
Active Providers
100+ Yrs
Combined Experience
UKALA MemberICO RegisteredClient Money Protection CMP
Why Supported Housing

A different model.
Significant advantages.

Most property owners who come to us start from a private letting background. The model feels familiar find a tenant, collect rent, manage the property. Supported housing operates differently. It is more structured, involves more parties, and requires additional compliance steps. But once you understand how it works, the case for it is strong.

01

Longer Occupancy

Supported housing placements are arranged through housing providers and referral agencies not the open market. Tenants typically stay longer, reducing the cycle of voids, reletting costs and the income gaps that erode private let returns.

02

Contract Backed Demand

Demand is driven by housing providers operating under structured contracts, not individual tenants searching online. Your income isn't reliant on market conditions it is underpinned by long term contractual arrangements.

03

Professional Oversight

From compliance and documentation to inspections and partner liaison, every aspect of the process is managed by specialists. You retain ownership and full control. We handle the complexity.

04

Positive Social Impact

Your property directly supports individuals and families who need safe, stable accommodation. That matters and it is increasingly relevant to investors, lenders and regulators who want to see assets working harder for communities.

Portfolio Management

Your property, working harder. Without the hassle.

We work with property owners across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester from single asset landlords to multiproperty investors helping them transition from traditional private lets into long term professionally managed supported housing.

It is not about giving up control. It is about putting the right structure around your asset so it performs reliably with less friction and more certainty.

We understand the frustration that comes with private letting the changing regulations, the void periods, the maintenance calls at inconvenient hours. Our model is designed to remove those pressures while keeping you firmly in the driving seat.

Who We Work With

Hands Off Investors

You own between 3 and 10 properties. You want reliable income, minimal involvement and a management partner you can trust.

Accidental Landlords

You did not set out to be a landlord. Perhaps you inherited a property or circumstances changed. You need clear guidance, not jargon.

Portfolio Builders

You are actively growing. HMOs, flats, mixed use assets. You need a partner who can handle scale and support compliance.

What We Provide

  • Long term commercial leases 3 or 5 year terms
  • No void periods placements via direct partner referrals
  • No arrears contract backed rental income paid reliably
  • No maintenance calls internal repairs managed directly
  • Dedicated Housing Partnership Officer HPO assignment
  • Property returned in agreed condition post lease

Compliance and Standards

We align with the Decent Homes Standard as a baseline, not an aspiration. Properties must be free from serious hazards, in a reasonable state of repair, and equipped with adequate facilities. Core documents we manage include CP12, EICR, EPC, FRA, HMO Licenses, and Portable Appliance Testing PAT.

If you do not have all of these in place, we help you arrange them.

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How It Works

1

Portfolio Review

Tell us where your properties are. We assess demand from our partners across our 15 active cities.

2

Initial Assessment

We request layouts and documents, carrying out a suitability audit within 48 hours.

3

Onboarding

Your personal HPO guides you cleanly through structural and partner agency approvals.

4

Lease Agreement

We agree commercial terms. The housing provider enters contract backed rental arrangements.

5

Ongoing Mgmt

Your HPO remains your point of contact. Internal repairs are handled by the provider.

FAQs Property Owners

Get Started

Which best describes you?

We have two dedicated intake forms. Pick the one that fits your position so the right team receives your details and the right questions get asked from the start.

For Housing Providers

Reliable, compliant stock. Built around your requirements.

We work with housing providers who need quality, scheme ready properties across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Our role is to source, prepare, and manage properties on behalf of property owners so you have a single, accountable partner who understands both sides of the arrangement.

We manage the supply side so you do not have to.

Compliant Scheme Ready Properties

Every property we bring to you has been assessed against the Decent Homes Standard and the specific requirements of your scheme. Compliance documentation is collated and verified before handover.

Scalable Portfolio Access

We actively manage over 600 properties across 15 cities. As your programme grows, we can grow with you by sourcing and preparing additional stock in areas where you have active demand.

Why Citywide

We have been operating since 2015. We maintain active partnerships with 12 housing providers across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester with over 1000 successful handovers completed. We understand scheme requirements, compliance obligations, and the timelines involved because we have worked through them repeatedly across 15 cities.

Memberships
UKALA
Security Matrix
ICO Registered
Asset Shield
Full Client Money Protection CMP
Legislative Intelligence

The Renters' Rights Bill 2026: A Shift for Landlords

The 2026 rental market updates represent a significant regulatory overhaul for UK residential property owners. With the removal of traditional Section 21 provisions, structural compliance, tenant security, and clear operational standards are now essential legal baselines rather than options.

Section 21 Adjustments

The transition away from no fault notices requires landlords to establish robust, verified grounds for possession. Poorly managed open market tenancies face extended legal timelines, making fixed commercial partnerships highly practical.

Decent Homes Expansion

Systematic physical and structural metrics are now legally enforced across the private rental sector. Citywide ensures your assets stay completely compliant with these strict standards as part of our direct management framework.

The Supported Insulation

By utilising long term, contract backed leases with trusted housing providers rather than individual open market tenants, investors can effectively manage these regulatory updates while securing reliable income stability.

Unsure how these regulatory changes impact your portfolio?

Let our team assess your compliance and transition options cleanly.

Stay Informed

The Citywide Housing Lens: Our Newsletter

Each month we publish the Citywide Housing Lens, a briefing for property owners, investors, and housing professionals covering market shifts, compliance updates, demand intelligence, and real insight from the ground.

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Ready to explore working with Citywide Housing?

Whether you are a property owner, investor, or housing provider, the next step is straightforward.

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