The Housing Network

What The Housing Network does

The Housing Network (trading name of Centennial Property Limited) is a UK specialist housing provider founded in 2014 and headquartered in Luton, operating a B2G model that supplies temporary, supported and long-term accommodation to local authorities and the Ministry of Justice. As of 2025 the company manages 1,600 self-contained properties and 970 supported shared accommodation units across more than 100 UK councils, housing approximately 5,500 individuals on any given night. Its offering spans four accommodation types — nightly and long-term self-contained, HMO-style supported shared, and specialist adapted accommodation — supported by two structured programmes: the Active Opportunities Pathway (AOP) trauma-informed support model and the CAS3 prison leaver accommodation service.

The underlying technology is a property management and housing support services platform rather than a software product; the competitive moat sits in the operational infrastructure (1,500+ landlord partner network, regional operations hubs in Edinburgh/Bristol/Brighton/Liverpool, ISO 22301 and B Corp certifications, and a 175+ headcount of support specialists). Revenue derives from managed services contracts with local authorities, guaranteed-rent arrangements with landlord partners (3–5 year leases), and capital deployment from family offices and pension funds into property portfolios targeting a 5% yield. A stated strategic ambition is to reach 10,000 units across 75% of UK Local Authority areas by 2029, roughly a 4x expansion on current footprint.

Name

The Housing Network

Legal name

Centennial Property Limited

Website

https://thehousingnetwork.co.uk/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Housing Network is a UK specialist housing provider founded in 2014 that supplies temporary, supported and long-term accommodation to over 100 local authorities and the Ministry of Justice, managing 1,600 self-contained properties and 970 shared units housing 5,500 individuals nightly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Housing and Temporary Accommodation Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Government & Public Sector Corporate Housing (Per Diem / Official Travel) (THAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Temporary accommodation services
• Supported housing solutions
• Property management services
• Social housing provider
• Homelessness prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Luton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Revenue: Revenue from local authority contracts for providing temporary accommodation, supported housing, and specialist housing services. Payments are government-backed with local authority counterparty risk.
2. Landlord Partnership Revenue: Guaranteed rent scheme where landlords provide properties and receive guaranteed rental income. The Housing Network manages properties and receives payment from local authorities.
3. Investor Capital Deployment: Capital from investors deployed into property portfolios for social housing use. Target yield of 5% with inflationary rental rises and capital appreciation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Housing Network sources, manages and operates temporary, long-term and supported accommodation on behalf of UK local authorities, the Ministry of Justice and other public bodies. Its offering combines physical housing (self-contained properties and licensed HMOs) with structured support programmes such as the Active Opportunities Pathway and CAS3, delivering housing-as-a-service with a guaranteed rent scheme for landlord partners and managed property portfolios for investor capital.

Product overview

The Housing Network operates as a specialist housing provider offering a unified portfolio of accommodation services rather than a modular software platform. The core offering spans four accommodation types: nightly self-contained (temporary, flexibly booked), long-term self-contained, supported shared accommodation (HMO), and specialist accommodation (adapted for disabilities/security needs). These are complemented by two distinct support programmes: the Active Opportunities Pathway (AOP) providing structured, trauma-informed pathways from triage to independence for multiple-disadvantage individuals, and the CAS3 Programme delivering transitional housing for prison leavers. A Guaranteed Rent Scheme for Landlords provides the commercial counterpart, managing properties end-to-end. The company manages over 1,200 self-contained properties and 350 shared accommodation units across more than 65 local authorities, operating exclusively in partnership with public bodies rather than direct-to-consumer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nightly Self-Contained Accommodation Furnished temporary self-contained accommodation rented on a nightly basis for local authorities, featuring 24/7 maintenance, regular property inspections, and flexible booking with quick check-in/check-out managed by professional property managers.
• Long-Term Self-Contained Accommodation Self-contained housing solutions designed to reduce local authority spending while providing quality accommodation for extended periods.
• Supported Shared Accommodation Fully licensed HMO properties providing shared accommodation with monitoring, resident support, and management services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Specialist Accommodation Properties adapted for specific needs including wheelchair accessibility, additional security features, spaces for counseling services, and cold weather emergency accommodation.
• Active Opportunities Pathway (AOP) Innovative trauma-informed support model for individuals experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage, offering structured accommodation with support pathways from triage through to independence, including programmes such as Safe & Sound, Seen & Heard, Live & Grow, Breathe, Momentum, and CAS Link.
• CAS3 Programme Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 providing prison leavers with temporary accommodation and support for up to 84 nights, delivering assistance from the first night of release to reduce reoffending rates.
• Guaranteed Rent Scheme for Landlords Property management service offering landlords guaranteed rent payments, void protection, full property management, professional maintenance team, and 3-5 year lease agreements with responsive account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.6% of residents supported to maintain their tenancy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ministry of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021CAS3 (Community Accommodation Service tier 3) contract awarded by Ministry of Justice for East of England region. Groundbreaking service offering prison leavers temporary accommodation and support for up to 84 nights. Helps reduce reoffending by ensuring stable accommodation from first night of release. One of five early adopter sites for CAS3 now planned for national rollout.
• YMCA TogethersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Liverpool providing emergency accommodation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. YMCA provides specialist support team while The Housing Network supplies accommodation.
• Registered Provider PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit RP partner for Active Opportunities Pathway (AOP) service delivery. Enables provision of supported housing services for people experiencing homelessness and complex needs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mears Group: UK-listed provider of housing solutions, supported living, and maintenance services to local authorities and central government. Direct peer in B2G temporary and supported housing with overlapping customer base and service lines.
• Depaul UK: UK charity working with young people and adults experiencing homelessness, providing emergency and longer-term accommodation. Comparable in supported housing delivery and local authority partnership model.
• Look Ahead Care and Support: UK provider of supported housing and care services for people with complex needs, including homelessness. Direct peer on the supported housing / AOP-equivalent service line and local authority contracting.
• St Mungo's: Major UK homelessness charity providing accommodation, recovery, and support services. Direct peer on the homelessness support / HMO and supported housing model, although structured as a charity.

Broad incumbents

• Serco Group: Listed international public services operator with significant UK central government contracts including asylum accommodation. Comparable in the B2G temporary accommodation space and the operational complexity of running government-commissioned housing programmes.
• Peabody: One of the UK's largest housing associations, providing general needs, supported, and affordable housing. Comparable as a scaled incumbent serving local authority demand and operating HMO / supported housing portfolios.
• Riverside Group: Major UK housing association with significant supported and temporary housing offerings. Comparable as a scaled player serving similar local authority customer needs.
• Sanctuary Housing Association: One of the largest UK housing associations providing general needs, supported, and affordable housing. Comparable as a major provider serving local authority demand for supported and temporary housing.
• Home Group: Large UK housing association with significant supported housing and homelessness services. Operates at a similar intersection of local authority contracting and complex-need resident support.
• LiveWest: Large UK housing association operating across the South and South West of England. Comparable in providing supported and affordable housing under local authority commissioning frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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