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HMO conversion · Let to supported housing provider

The Sidings, Bradford

West Yorkshire 5 bedrooms Acquired September 2022 Occupied · Fully let

Overview

A larger property converted for supported housing use

The Sidings is a five-bedroom former single-let property in Bradford, converted into a house in multiple occupation to meet demand for supported housing accommodation in the area.

Property type: HMO conversion. Bedrooms: five. Current use: supported housing letting.

Why this opportunity was selected

Scale and layout suited conversion

Our sourcing process flagged the property for its size, layout and location within an area of identified supported housing demand. Ownership research showed the property was held by a company with a wider residential portfolio, indicating an owner open to a portfolio-level conversation.

Acquisition story

A negotiated, off-market purchase

Following verification, our team approached the owning company directly. A negotiated price reflecting the scope of conversion work required was agreed, and the acquisition completed within the same quarter.

Original condition

Single-let layout, in need of conversion

The property was configured as a standard single-let house, requiring internal reconfiguration, additional fire safety measures and licensing works to operate as an HMO.

Refurbishment and improvement work

Converted and licensed for multiple occupation

Works included internal reconfiguration to create five lettable rooms, fire doors and detection systems, additional bathroom facilities, a communal kitchen upgrade, and HMO licensing with the local authority.

Social housing use & occupancy

Let in full to a supported housing provider

The property is let in its entirety to a supported housing provider on a long-term management agreement, with the provider handling tenant placement and support services.

Occupancy status: fully occupied. Housing provider status: active, long-term agreement in place.

Investment timeline

Key milestones

Jul 2022
Identified

Flagged for scale, layout and local demand indicators.

Aug 2022
Verified & terms agreed

Negotiated directly with the owning company.

Sep 2022
Acquisition completed

Purchase completed off-market.

Oct 2022 – Feb 2023
Conversion & licensing

Full HMO conversion and local authority licensing.

Mar 2023
Let to housing provider

Long-term supported housing agreement commenced.

Local area information

Bradford, West Yorkshire

The property is located within an established residential area with strong transport connectivity and identified demand for supported housing accommodation from local authority partners.

~540,000District population (indicative)
5.3%5-yr local price growth (indicative)
12 minTo Bradford city centre
HighSupported housing demand indicator

Area map

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