What you may not know about UK Social Housing investment - from an investor’s point of view.

Properties are leased to a Housing Association or Registered Social Landlord.

This creates a hybrid of commercial and residential investment. The lease means there are no voids, rental arrears, management costs, or even maintenance costs for the property owner or investor. In short, it provides predictable, hands-free income from residential property.

Housing Associations, or Registered Social Landlords, are governed by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Each organisation is rated on performance and financial stability. These Governance (G) and Viability (V) ratings are publicly available. This allows us to select leaseholders with strong covenant strength and a proven track record to manage the property. These ratings also give us confidence that the residents are well looked after and protected.

In the rare case that a Housing Association repeatedly underperforms, the regulator will step in and replace the organisation with a higher-performing one.

At no point would the residents be made homeless or lease rents go unpaid.

Done properly, UK Social Housing can offer a fantastic investment: low-risk, reliable returns - all while working alongside local authorities and helping provide much-needed homes to those who need them.