Property Sourcing

Properties that meet real care needs and real deadlines

At Melanie Estates, we help supported living providers, housing associations, local councils, and Home Office contractors source safe, suitable, and strategically located properties across Norwich and Norfolk.

Whether you're expanding services or preparing for a new contract, we provide expert sourcing that aligns with care requirements, lease conditions, and compliance expectations.

Our Track record
We’ve already helped providers place over 50 homes across Norwich and Norfolk.

Who we support

• Supported living providers with council or NHS contracts
• Care agencies expanding into housing provision
• Local authority housing and commissioning teams
• Landlords or investors entering the supported housing market

What we offer

Custom Sourcing

We match properties to tenant and placement needs, including:

• Ground-floor access or accessible layout
• En-suites or wet rooms
• Shared communal areas (for supported group settings)
• Proximity to transport, GP surgeries, and services
• Local demand alignment using council insights

We source:

• Single-family homes
• HMOs for shared care environments
• Bungalows or adapted dwellings
• Flats for semi-independent placements

We track demand across Norfolk to ensure you're sourcing where placements are needed most.

Compliance and Suitability Checks

Every property we source is reviewed for:

• Fire safety, EPC, and licensing
• Accessibility and re-adaptation potential
• Local HMO or selective licensing (where relevant)
• Risk and safety standards required by care or commissioning teams

If a property needs work before move-in, we support planning and delivery with your team.

Flexible Engagement

Work with us on your terms. We handle viewings, negotiations, contracts, and onboarding, so you stay focused on care delivery.

• One-off sourcing for urgent placements
• Retainers for ongoing provider needs
• Full portfolio support for landlords or investors

Why landlords and investors choose supported housing

Many of our landlords have transitioned from short-term lets and never looked back.

• Stable income – Contracts often backed by councils or government bodies
• Long-term leases – Typically 1 to 5+ years
• No void periods – Demand is immediate and ongoing
• Higher returns – Often stronger yield than student or private lets
• Low involvement – Tenant support and liaison handled by providers

We support you beyond sourcing

Our team continues to support you through:

• Property adaptation and improvement planning
• Contractor and compliance project management
• Coordination with care teams ahead of tenancy
• Optional property management after placement

You’ll have a dedicated point of contact and full visibility from search to move-in.

We understand the property requirements and the human impact of getting it right

Based in Norwich, focused on Norfolk
Strong partnerships with local authorities and providers
30+ years of sourcing, lettings and compliance
Trusted by landlords, investors, and supported living professionals

Let’s get started

You tell us what you need. We’ll find it.

01603 444251
info@melaniestates.co.uk