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Petermans Housing Initiatives
The private rental sector is one that should be available to all, bringing social housing and affordable properties together.
The private rental sector has a chance to make the property market one for all to access and, as experienced estate agents, property managers and property professionals, we bring you Petermans Housing Initiatives, where we plan to do just that!
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HOW WE WoRK
Designed to meet the diverse needs of our community
THIRD SECTOR BRIDGE
Using our extensive experience in the private rental sector, both in housing tenants and managing properties, we provide a unique skillset to help streamline the applicant onboarding process.
Offering the benefit of a wealth of contacts in both housing and development we are able to advise, secure and time-save, allowing for the smoothest and most efficient pathway to housing those people that need secure housing the most, whilst saving both time and energy for housing officers and departments of all the amazing companies helping to house.
Our aim: to be the main conduit between the charity sector and private rental sector, with an extensive knowledge and management portfolio of over 300 properties. In accordance with numerous housing strategy guidance’s, we are best placed to assist taking back Private rental sector properties and within council land.
Housing associations
With an extensive knowledge of property management, our consultancy provides expert advice to housing associations, based on our years of experience in the residential sector and our knowledge and successes in social housing rental agreements.
Using a network of qualified, secured and guaranteed tenants, we are uniquely positioned to be able to pair two sides of the social housing sector. We are delighted to offer a variety of solutions for clients including:
Our socially secured tenancy: This provides clients with a low maintenance and professionally managed service from us, as we will take on the tenancy of vacant properties for you. This allows for an even greater oversight into the housing, maintenance and management of your asset. Managed via an award winning management and reporting software, we ensure that all areas of a tenancy are covered.
Portfolio analysis: Through years of residential management, as well as project management on developments, we are well suited to project managing and consulting on maintenance works and refurbishment of existing assets.
Landlord and private rental market
Landlords and private rental property owners have a fantastic opportunity to benefit from a guaranteed income, with low maintenance and full guarantees via:
Socially secure management: Very competitive introductory management fee for new clients, social housing tenants - all rents are third party guaranteed, fully referenced and guarantor referenced through independent and industry accredited referencing agency. All properties are managed through the property management department.
Company let: This provides clients with a low maintenance and professionally managed service from us, as we will take on the tenancy of vacant properties for you. This allows for an even greater oversight into the housing, maintenance and management of your asset. Managed via an award winning management and reporting software, we ensure that all areas of a tenancy are covered.
THE MISSING MIDDLE
Our focus is on the missing middle, an in industry term for the sector of social housing that focuses on those working, but not earning enough therefore having to top up with universal credit or grants.
They are being pushed aside and moved to temporary accommodation and out of London but, aren’t priority from councils. This is where charities are helping and where we feel the private sector can benefit from the extra security of employed, social housing tenants. Via this route, they are referenced by agency accredited independent referencing and are third party guaranteed.
The missing middle applies to third sector bridging, landlord and the private rental sector market.
GET TO KNOW WH YOU'RE WORKING WITH
Meet our dedicated team of experienced estate agents, property managers, and housing specialists, all committed to making affordable and inclusive living a reality for everyone.
Ben Moser
Managing Director
Ben joined the family business in 2009, after working in North London. Having been surrounded by property lovers and professionals in the family, he has always had a strong enthusiasm for property. As one of the co-directors of Petermans Estate Agents, a family run independent residential sales, lettings and management agency, he has always felt they are in a unique position to provide something more for the community. Having worked with third sector housing companies, as well as providing talks and insights on the private rental sector, he is thrilled to help those who need it the most.
Howard Peterman
Director
Howard, having previously been in the commercial property agency as a director of a National Estate Agency Group, was one of the founding members of Petermans.
Now based in Edgware, Howard has over 40 years of experience in the property industry and has been involved in many significant commercial agencies, investments and development transactions in the UK.
Wendy Peterman
Director
Wendy joined the family business in 2004 after a career in advertising. She grew up loving property, being the daughter of one of the founding members of the business. She boasts a wealth of knowledge on property development as well as interior design. She enjoys the gym and has run a number of marathons over the last few years.
Wendy is also a volunteer mentor for Agents Together, a foundation which was set up during the pandemic to help create a healthy estate agency industry, equipped for the future.
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Gemma Richardson
Administrator
Gemma brings over 15 years’ experience, with a background in both the private rental and social housing sectors. This experience has provided her with firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities within these fields. Having witnessed the struggles in various housing situations, she understands the importance of integrating these sectors and its potential to transform communities.
She has a strong passion for helping others and looks to seek opportunities to give back and provide support across all aspects of housing.
INTERESTED? GET IN ToUCH
If you think you could help create equal opportunities in the rental market, or just want to know more, contact us via the form