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02/01/2025

📊 Social Housing vs. Traditional Buy-to-Let: A long-term comparison

When comparing property investments, it’s important to consider not just the initial returns, but the long-term benefits and challenges each model presents. Let’s take a closer look at how social housing and traditional buy-to-let perform over time.

Traditional Buy-to-Let:
* Income Volatility: Tenant turnover, void periods, and rising maintenance costs can impact your returns.
* Hands-On Management: From repairs to tenant disputes, the day-to-day demands often require significant time and effort.
* Market Uncertainty: Rental yields fluctuate with market conditions, while increasing regulations add pressure on landlords.

Social Housing:
* Consistent Returns: Long-term leases (typically 5–25 years) ensure stable, predictable income with no void periods.
* Hands-Off Investment: Registered providers manage tenants, maintenance, and bills, leaving you with passive income.
* Social Impact: Beyond financial gains, you’re helping to provide essential housing for vulnerable individuals.

At Sheltered, we specialise in social housing investments, offering our investors the best of both worlds: strong, reliable returns and the chance to make a meaningful difference in communities.

If you’d like to explore how social housing could outperform traditional buy-to-let over the long term, let’s chat.

27/12/2024

A New Era for Social Housing 🏠

The UK government has announced an unprecedented investment of nearly £1 billion to tackle and prevent homelessness across England.

Here's what you need to know👇

1️⃣ Councils will receive substantial funding to intervene early, preventing individuals and families from becoming homeless. This includes mediation services, assistance in finding new homes, and deposits for private rentals.

2️⃣ Investment in programs like Housing First will provide secure housing and specialist services for those with histories of repeat homelessness and multiple disadvantages, including substance abuse.

3️⃣ Tailored support for prison leavers and other vulnerable populations will help them reintegrate into society and avoid homelessness.

At Sheltered, we are dedicated to aligning with these national efforts by:

✔️ Developing Quality Social Housing: We acquire and renovate properties to provide safe, secure, and supportive housing environments for those in need.

✔️ Collaborating with Local Authorities: Our partnerships with councils and community organisations ensure that our housing solutions effectively address local homelessness challenges.

✔️ Supporting Vulnerable Populations: We focus on providing housing for individuals facing homelessness, including those with complex needs, to help them rebuild their lives.

This significant funding boost represents a pivotal moment in the fight against homelessness. By investing in prevention and support services, the government is taking a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of homelessness and provide sustainable solutions.

Read the full government announcement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/largest-ever-cash-boost-to-turn-the-tide-on-homelessness

We invite you to join us in our mission to provide quality social housing and support services. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by homelessness. Join us in making a difference; contact the team today.

20/12/2024

Making Christmas a little brighter...

This Christmas, Sheltered are proud to support the tenants and communities of YMCA North Tyneside and Positive Directions N.E. - CIC.

At YMCA North Tyneside, we funded gifts for every tenant, ensuring no one is without something special to open on Christmas morning.

We also served a festive meal for residents and the local community, sharing food and connection during this important time of year.

For Positive Directions NE, we provided a full Christmas food shop for every tenant, helping ensure they and their families are well cared for over the holidays.

It’s an honour to work with such impactful organisations, and we’re grateful to be part of their efforts to create meaningful support during this festive season.

19/12/2024

🎄 Supporting Our Communities This Christmas

Yesterday, we had the privilege of joining YMCA North Tyneside for their Christmas event, and it was a truly rewarding day.

Here’s how we’ve been helping to make the season a little brighter:

❤️ Gifts for Every Tenant: Each YMCA tenant shared their wish list, and we made sure they’ll have a gift to open on Christmas morning.
❤️ A Festive Meal: We funded and served a Christmas dinner for residents and the local community, bringing everyone together for a shared celebration.

We have also spread festive cheer to our tenants at Positive Directions N.E. - CIC too:

Every PDNE tenant received a full Christmas food shop, ensuring they and their families have what they need to enjoy the festive period.

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do - our model allows us to help people who truly need it and make a real difference in people’s lives.

19/12/2024

At Sheltered, no two days are the same, and last week was a perfect example of how we’re constantly working to strengthen partnerships and drive impact.

Our Head of Acquisitions, Richard Haines, started his day with a visit to one of our provider partners in the Northeast. These regular check-ins ensure our properties are handed over seamlessly, address any challenges, and reinforce the collaborative relationships that allow us to focus on property management while providers deliver the essential care tenants need.

While in the area, Richard also met with an overseas investor with buy-to-let experience in the Durham region. Facing the challenges of refurbishing a property remotely, they were intrigued by Sheltered’s supported housing model. After touring one of our recently completed projects, they were inspired by the potential to combine financial returns with meaningful social impact.

The day didn’t stop there; Richard spent hours on the road catching up with planning consultants, vendors, and another provider partner in the Northwest. The exciting news? A new council in the region has approved expanded services, opening doors to scale our impact even further.

Every interaction and every mile traveled brings us closer to transforming lives and addressing the housing crisis head-on. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and deliver meaningful change.

18/12/2024

Planning for a comfortable retirement requires strategic financial decisions. Investing in social and supported housing through Sheltered can be a viable solution to achieve your retirement goals.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) outlines three retirement living standards:

1️⃣ Minimum: £14,400 annually for a single person, covering basic needs with some discretionary spending.
2️⃣ Moderate: £31,300 annually, allowing for greater financial security and flexibility.
3️⃣ Comfortable: £43,100 annually, providing more financial freedom and luxuries.
These figures help individuals gauge the income needed to sustain various lifestyles in retirement.

We specialises in social housing investments, offering:

👉 Stable Returns: Investments typically yield returns in the range of 8-10%, providing a competitive yield in the current low-interest-rate environment.
👉 Long-Term Leases: Properties come with long-term leases, ensuring consistent income streams.
👉 Positive Social Impact: Investments contribute to alleviating the housing crisis by providing quality homes for those in need.
👉 Hands Free Investment: All tenant and maintenance issues are taken care of by the Community Interest Company.

By investing in social housing through Sheltered, you can:
✔️ Achieve Desired Income Levels: Secure returns that help meet or exceed the PLSA's retirement living standards.
✔️ Ensure Investment Stability: Benefit from the resilience of social housing investments, even during economic downturns.
✔️ Make a Positive Impact: Support community development and provide essential housing solutions.

To explore how Sheltered can assist in securing your financial future while making a meaningful social impact, contact the team today.

17/12/2024

What does security mean to you? We all place a great deal of importance in the safety and security of our nearest and dearest. Having a safe and secure place to call home is a basic human necessity and right.

We provide safe and secure homes as a matter of standard practice but that is not the only aspect of our activities which provides security.

It is also imperative that our investors have the assurance that their capital is secure. Not only do we provide asset backed security but our leases are also underwritten by third party registered providers thus giving an added tier of protection.

And that’s not all! Our whole ethos is centred around enabling our exceptional care provider partners and we provide upfront payments at the ex*****on of the lease in order that they have a sinking fund to access should there be any issues with the property over the term of the agreement. This gives them the security to take on the property safe in the knowledge that every eventuality is covered. We support them in order to ensure they have the means to concentrate on delivering the best level of care for their tenants.

This in turn adds to the sustainability of the whole operation and gives further confidence to our investment partners to keep redeploying capital, allowing us to serve more people, scale our positive social impact and strengthening the whole framework with every step along the way.

If you are looking for secure investment opportunities which deliver very attractive returns as well as providing housing for people in need, get in touch with the Sheltered team to find out more today.

13/12/2024

LAST CHANCE🚨 Before 2024 ends....

Don’t Let Budgets Dictate Your Future.
The recent budget announcement has made waves, but when it comes down to it, the message is simple: it’s business as usual for us. We heard this phrase and it has stuck with us, “When it goes good, work harder; when it goes bad, work harder.” No matter what changes come from the headlines, we’re here to adapt, push forward, and create opportunities.

A Special Offer⬇️
We’re committed to making impactful investments and fostering social change. With that in mind, we’re excited to announce a special offer: Anyone who buys or reserves a property between now and the New Year will benefit from a significant incentive. We’ll honour the previous stamp duty rate by covering the 2% difference. This offer also extends to current deals in progress, providing peace of mind and consistent value.

Regardless of market shifts, we’re here to empower investors and home buyers with opportunities that thrive in any economic climate. Take advantage of our current offer before the New Year and join our commitment to impactful investing. Contact us today: https://sheltered.com/

12/12/2024

💬 Client Feedback: Why Social Housing is the Perfect Investment

We love hearing from our happy clients! Here’s what Jane, who completed her purchase today, had to say about her experience with Bailey Capital and investing in social housing:

"With many things ongoing in the UK property market, it is difficult to handle buy-to-let properties as an individual. But with a social housing property, the landlord has a safe, hands-free investment with guaranteed passive income and no hassles.

My daily life is very busy, so social housing is the perfect way for me to invest in property. With Bailey Capital Group, you are assured of 5-star service at every step of the purchasing process. John and Steph handled all my questions and made everything stress-free. Everyone in the Bailey Capital team is brilliant, and I will always come back to them for my property needs!"

Thank you, Jane, for your kind words! We’re so proud to help investors achieve both financial stability and social impact through supported housing. If you’re interested in learning more about these opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

03/12/2024

First Access. First Opportunity. Don’t Miss Out.

Sheltered’s Verified Investor Pool (VIP) gives you exclusive first access to our high-demand property investments. These opportunities move fast... if you’re not on the list, they may sell before you even see them.

What You Get as a VIP:
👉 Early previews of purchase price, net returns, annual rent, lease details (FRI/IRI), and more.
👉Priority access to investments before they’re publicly available.

How to Join:
👉 Sign up here: https://sheltered.com/
👉 Schedule a call with John, our Head of Global Sales.

The call isn’t just a formality, it’s a chance for us to learn about you, your investment objectives, and what you’re looking for, so we can match you with the best opportunities. Without the call, you won’t get first access to the VIP list.

Secure your spot today: Sign Up Now

01/12/2024

Your investments are changing lives...

In our latest YouTube video, we take you to the Northeast to meet Sarah and Lucy - two inspiring individuals who’ve turned their lives around thanks to the homes and support provided by Sheltered.

Hear their powerful stories of overcoming addiction, homelessness, and trauma, and see firsthand how your investments are creating safe, secure spaces for those who need them most. 💙

Together, we’re transforming neglected properties into warm, welcoming homes where people can rebuild their lives.

🔗 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/GGhY54xi2ig

28/11/2024

Addiction can take everything – but with the right support, it’s possible to rebuild a life. This is the incredible journey of one of the tenants supported by Positive Directions N.E. - CIC

After years of addiction, relapse, and hardship, she reached out to Positive Directions in her most vulnerable moment. They offered her more than just a roof over her head – they provided a safe, clean, and fully furnished home where she could begin to heal. This stable environment gave her the foundation to get clean, reconnect with her daughter, and even begin helping others through Narcotics Anonymous.

Her story is a testament to the power of supported housing. A secure home can transform lives, offering safety, stability, and the chance to start again.

We’re proud to work with partners like Positive Directions to deliver homes that do so much more than provide shelter – they help people reclaim their futures.

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