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Specialist Supported Housing Investment

Secure, high-yield investments backed by long-term leases.
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Specialist Supported Housing Investment

Secure, high-yield investments backed by long-term leases.
At Portico Investment, we believe property should do more than generate returns—it should create positive change. That’s why we offer Specialist Supported Housing: one of the most stable, socially valuable forms of property investment in the UK. This sector delivers predictable, long-term income for investors while providing safe, professionally managed homes for people who need additional support to live independently.
 
In simple terms:
Specialist Supported Housing allows you to invest in fully managed, housing with long-term leases and minimal day-to-day involvement.

What Is Specialist Supported Housing?

Specialist Supported Housing provides safe, stable homes for individuals who require tailored support to live independently. These are not institutions – they are everyday homes, carefully adapted and professionally managed to promote dignity, stability and long-term wellbeing.

Support is delivered by experienced care partners working alongside Registered Providers, enabling residents to rebuild independence, routines and confidence within a structured environment.

This housing supports individuals including:

  • Adults with mental health needs
  • Individuals with learning disabilities
  • Survivors of domestic abuse
  • Young people leaving care
  • People recovering from addiction
  • Individuals with physical impairments
  • Ex-offenders reintegrating into society

Why the UK Needs Specialist Supported Housing

Demand for Specialist Supported Housing continues to grow —and supply has not kept pace.
 
Across the UK:
  • Over 700,000 people rely on supported housing
  • An estimated 125,000 additional units are needed by 2030
  • Local authorities face funding and housing shortages
  • Homelessness and mental health pressures are rising
 
This challenge cannot be solved by government alone. Responsible private investment now plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, purpose-appropriate housing where it is most needed.

Why Investors Are Turning to This Sector

Specialist Supported Housing has become one of the most resilient and demand-driven property sectors available today.
 
Key benefits include:
  • Long-term leases (typically 10–25 years)
  • Government-funded rental income via Housing Benefit
  • Inflation-linked rent increases (CPI or CPI+1%)
  • Hands-off ownership with no tenant management
  • Minimal or zero void periods
  • Strong ESG and social impact credentials

This model prioritises income stability and long-term sustainability over short-term speculation.

How the Investment Model Works

Portico structures Specialist Supported Housing investments to be simple, compliant
and professionally managed.
 
The Process:
1. Portico sources suitable properties
2.The property is leased to a Registered Provider
3.The Registered Provider places tenants and manages support
4.Rent is funded through Housing Benefit
5.You receive contracted rental income for the full lease term
 
Under Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) leases, responsibility for maintenance and day-to-day management sits with the provider—not the investor.

Exempt Accommodation Simplified

Most Specialist Supported Housing operates within the Exempt Accommodation framework. This allows recognised providers to receive enhanced rental support so they can deliver higher-quality housing, specialist management and meaningful tenant support.

While the framework itself is technical, the outcome is simple:

  • Safer, compliant homes
  • Sustainable provider operations
  • Stable, government-supported rental income
 
Portico works only with experienced providers who operate responsibly within this structure

Property Standards & Locations

Not every property is suitable for Specialist Supported Housing. Portico only recommends homes that meet provider standards and are located in areas of genuine demand.
 
All properties undergo suitability and compliance checks before being offered to investors.
 

We focus on:

  • Purpose-built or adapted properties
  • Strong provider partnerships
  • Active local authority support
  • Areas with high unmet housing need

High-demand regions:

  • West Midlands
  • Greater Manchester
  • Merseyside
  • Yorkshire
  • Select London boroughs
  • North East cities

 

 

Why Choose Portico?

Portico Investment is committed to delivering responsible, transparent and impact-led investment opportunities.
Our approach to Specialist Supported Housing is built on:
Rigorous due diligence
Strong Registered Provider partnerships
Ethical, compliant delivery
Long-term sustainability for investors and communities

Take the next step

Specialist Supported Housing offers investors the opportunity to secure long-term, predictable income while contributing to one of the UK’s most important housing needs.
 
Download the full Specialist Supported Housing Brochure to explore:

The complete investment structure. Real examples and yield illustrations. Risks and how Portico mitigates them. The full investor journey.

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We’re here to help and discuss your next property investment. Whatever your interest in residential property, we’re here to help. For practical support or just some good common-sense advice, please send us a message and we’ll get back to you.

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