Reducing Hotel Use Through Purpose-Fit Shared Housing

Client: Medway Council – Housing & Temporary Accommodation
Project Type: HMO with private kitchenettes
Location: Medway
Duration: Implemented

The Challenge

Like many councils, Medway faced rising costs and operational strain from the use of hotels and B&Bs for temporary housing. These placements, while providing shelter, lacked basic facilities for day-to-day living and were unsustainable for long-term use.

The Solution

Link Property offered a high-quality HMO with individual kitchenettes in each room. This provided an immediate alternative to hotel accommodation, giving residents a private and functional space within a well-managed shared environment.

“This type of housing has helped us manage placements more effectively and reduce our use of temporary hotels.”

Housing Officer

Medway Council

The Results

Sustainable & cost-effective

The council was able to reduce its reliance on emergency hotel placements, instead placing individuals in a more sustainable and cost-effective setting.