About Northern Arc
A practical route to sustainable accommodation
We help local authorities identify suitable, affordable private rented homes for households who need to relocate beyond high-rent areas.
Why we exist
Widening access to settled homes
For some households, remaining in high-rent areas is no longer affordable. Northern Arc Housing helps councils explore realistic private rented options across the Midlands and North of England.
We work with housing teams, landlords and letting agents to coordinate considered placements, while the referring authority retains responsibility for statutory suitability and discharge-of-duty decisions.
- Wider access to private rented markets
- Reduced temporary accommodation pressure
- Support for benefit-capped households
- Professional landlord engagement
Our focus
Suitable, affordable and sustainable
Each proposed placement is considered against household size, affordability, location, support needs and the requirements of the referring local authority.