Local Authorities

Local Authority Partnerships

Safe, well managed accommodation for households in need.

We work with local authorities to provide safe, compliant and well maintained homes for households who need them most. From sourcing and setting up new properties to day to day tenancy management and repairs, we deliver a reliable service that protects your reputation and supports your teams.

Why work with Pi Property Group?

We already supply local authorities with accommodation for homeless households across London and Essex, so we understand the pressure on housing teams and the importance of getting placements right first time. Our focus is simple: good quality properties, responsive management, and clear communication.

At a glance for local authorities:

  • Consistent, safe standards across all properties
  • Fast turnaround on new instructions and placements
  • Full tenancy and property management included
  • Regular inspections with clear photographic reports
  • Vetted, reliable contractors for all trade work

Experienced with vulnerable households

Many of the households placed through councils have complex needs. We understand the nuances and practical realities of working with vulnerable tenants, including:

  • Asylum seekers and refugees
  • Families facing homelessness
  • People fleeing domestic abuse
  • Single vulnerable adults and rough sleepers moving into settled accommodation

Our approach is:

Respectful and trauma aware

We are mindful that many tenants have been through difficult experiences and we work in a way that is calm, clear and non confrontational.

Culturally sensitive

We recognise language and cultural barriers and take extra care to ensure tenants understand their agreement, how to look after the property and how to get help.

Focused on tenancy sustainment

Clear house rules, regular check ins and early intervention with issues help prevent evictions, neighbour disputes and repeat presentations.

Where appropriate, we liaise with support workers and local services so that everyone is working in the same direction.

Property standards, compliance and maintenance

Local authorities need confidence that any property they place a household into is safe, compliant and kept in good condition. That is central to how we operate.

We take care of:

  • Gas safety, electrical safety and other statutory checks
  • Fire safety, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
  • HMO licensing and management where required
  • Regular inspections with written and photographic reports
  • Planned and reactive maintenance
  • Turnaround works between lets


We use a trusted network of professional tradespeople, all properly insured and vetted. For work in occupied homes, we use contractors who are fully vetted and, where the role requires it, DBS checked, so that vulnerable tenants are not put at unnecessary risk.

Professional tenancy management

We handle the day to day management so your officers can focus on strategic priorities rather than chasing keys, arranging repairs or managing neighbour issues.

Our tenancy management service typically includes:

  •  Accompanied check in and clear explanation of rights and responsibilities
  • Inventory and condition reporting where appropriate
  • Setting up utilities and council tax where required by the scheme
  • Anti social behaviour and neighbour complaint handling
  • Serving notices and coordinating possession where needed

How we work with local authority teams

We see ourselves as an extension of your housing team, not just another supplier.a

Clear communication

Prompt updates on new instructions, placements, property issues and compliance tasks.

Transparent reporting

Access to inspection reports, safety certificates and property notes, so audit and scrutiny are straightforward.

Flexible arrangements

We can work with a range of lease and licence structures to fit your scheme requirements and budget.

Our aim is to provide a partnership that is easy to manage and that you can trust, even when dealing with challenging cases.

Talk to us about your accommodation needs

Whether you need individual units, HMOs or a small portfolio of properties for temporary or
longer term placements, we can help you build and maintain the right mix of homes.