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Living Markets – strategic support for public stakeholders

Working with Madison Brook brings you so much more than 80 years of collective experience and expertise. Why? Because we focus on the relational, not just the transactional. With councils under pressure to reduce the deficit in social housing availability, we’re here to help you develop and deliver strategic, successful and scaled housing supply projects. With several successful OJUE tenders to our name, you can trust us to handle every stage of the process – from sourcing stock, to refurbishing all properties to a minimum EPC ‘C’ rating and much more.

Our strong commitment to collaboration, inclusivity and long-term partnerships has seen us house over 2,500 families to date, with £350m+ of investment into the affordable homes sector. More than just property experts, we’re 100% dedicated to driving positive societal influence. If you want to make an impact, partner with Madison Brook – where success is measured from both a business and community perspective.

With our comprehensive services delivering success to a diverse portfolio of public sector clients, we’re proud of our property partnerships.

Contact Laurie Emsworth
+44 (0)20 3917 2230
livingmarkets@madisonbrook.com

Acquisition programme

As your property acquisition partner, you can be assured of our in-depth insight and ability to deliver robust, scaled housing solutions.

As an example, over five years we acquired more than 1000 properties across East London for a housing charity created within Newham Council.

Contracted as lead acquisition partner, we have undertaken significant research studies across all of East London at regular intervals. Studies ensure pricing briefs are accurate and updated, and that property types and tenures have been explored to allow the charity to offer a blend of supply to councils in need of solutions.

With acquisitions spanning a large area, we manage relationships with agents and property professionals including solicitors and surveyors, to successfully manage the pipeline through to completion.

“Madison Brook’s expertise and commitment have been invaluable. Their innovative approach has transformed the way local authorities tackle housing challenges, delivering results that benefit both residents and our communities”.

Jeremy Stibbe – Local Authority Housing Executive 

Acquisition, refurbishment and leasing programme

From public sector property acquisition through to refurbishment and leasing, we’re here to help you handle housing shortages.

We have strong credentials in this sector. We were approached by a central London Borough to help boost supply of settled housing for families at risk of homelessness. Due to funding limitations, the council were unable to acquire property directly, but we secured significant funding via third party private investors seeking a positive social and environmental impact.

Following market research and feasibility studies, we collaborated with both parties to align public and private requirements and expectations to acquire a portfolio of properties in Central London.

Working with local planning departments around adaptations and reducing the carbon footprint to demonstrate strong ESG credentials, the investors were able to provide properties at affordable rents, giving the council a high-quality, long-term settled housing solution with which to tackle homelessness.

Shared ownership

Build your portfolio and make a powerful contribution to help fight the UK’s growing housing crisis through investment in shared ownership property.

Our experts will help you to develop a strategic plan for success, guiding you through every step of your journey. With a focus on London and the Home Counties, you’ll benefit from our established network of partners and our expert knowledge of turning property acquisitions into socially ethical solutions.

From identifying opportunities and liaising with developers, to managing regulations and red-tape, our Living Markets team are here for the long-haul. We even have our own in-house construction and sales professionals – giving you firsthand access to all the support you need to make your homes the hottest shared ownership properties on the market.

With a focus on sustainability, community and collaboration, you can trust Madison Brook to deliver a truly successful shared ownership scheme.

Work with us

Our property and acquisitions experts have built many successful connections with councils in need of safe hands for sourcing suitable social housing stock. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainable solutions that benefit the communities you serve, while also taking the stress away from your already overburdened in-house teams.

At Madison Brook, we always look to the longer-term, creating a fully bespoke solution based around your specific criteria, focused on future-proofing your acquisitions and providing real estate based on real people’s needs.

We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work with you and your local authority, supporting you to meet your social housing responsibilities in the most streamlined and efficient way possible.

Advisory Case Study

Consultancy

Contracted by Harlow to undertake a detailed feasibility study into the assembly, delivery and ongoing asset management of an affordable housing portfolio acquired in borough.

The council had a sample portfolio and wanted to better understand market conditions, property types, potential products and anticipated performance of such a portfolio. As a specialist in this field we undertook detailed local research, leveraging contacts across all property types from sourcing agents to developers and landowners. This analysis fed into an in-depth report used by Harlow housing teams to take forward internally and in conjunction with development departments to explore appetite to commence a buying programme to provide much needed housing stock.

We have been invited to develop this consultancy work with Harlow over the longer term.

P&R Case Study

Acquisition, refurbishment and leasing programme

Contracted (and contract renewed) as property partner for Lampton Homes, LATCo of London Borough of Hounslow. Lampton Homes over a span of three years, have been tasked with assembling an extensive rental portfolio to support local housing needs. Directly tackling housing shortages, offering stable and high-quality accommodation for families either living in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness.

We have worked collaboratively with Lampton Homes from the very inception of this project to undertake extensive market research, product analysis and to form an acquisition brief. Working collaboratively with third party surveyors, development consultants, solicitors and other property professionals.

Properties acquired are refurbished to better homes standard by our construction team. Our housing team then work collaboratively with Council counterparts to place nominated famillies into settled homes. Tenancies and properties are managed carefully to promote tenant sustainment and efficiency.

Directly funded by London Borough of Hounslow, we are close to the council’s business and local plan. Ensuring at all times that acquisitions and dealings with the public are for the betterment of the borough, driving social impacts both environmental and social.