Pinnacle Group lands No.1 Ancoats Green contract

The firm has been appointed as housing management partner for the flagship development from Manchester City Council’s housing company This City.

The contract represents national provider Pinnacle’s first business win in Manchester. Wates completed construction on the £48m project, designed by Buttress, this summer.

Located in the heart of Ancoats, No.1 Ancoats Green comprises 129 low-carbon homes, including 119 apartments and 10 townhouses. Close to a third of the homes are being let at the ‘Manchester Living Rent’.

Pinnacle will provide full housing management services on behalf of Manchester City Council, including lettings, tenancy management, resident engagement and maintenance.

There will be a dedicated on-site property manager, offering a visible and accessible presence within the development. Residents will begin moving in soon.

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“This is a pivotal moment for Pinnacle as we bring housing services to Manchester for the first time.” said Claire Kober, managing director, homes, for Pinnacle Group:

“We’re excited to support the council’s vision for inclusive, sustainable communities through professional, resident-focused management. No. 1 Ancoats Green is a thoughtful response to the city’s housing needs and we’re proud to play a role in ensuring these homes are expertly managed for long-term success.”

Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, said: “No. 1 Ancoats Green is the product of a vision we have had since the inception of This City, to use our own land to build the homes we know our residents want and need, to a high specification, and on our own terms.

“For many years it has been incredibly challenging for councils to build homes to meet demand, but through This City we are proving that it is possible – while also delivering genuinely affordable housing for our residents.

“This is only the beginning for This City and through our new joint venture partnership with the GM Pension Fund, we are scaling up delivery and we have more than 1,500 new homes in the coming years with sites across the city.”