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Local Authority Partnership

Providing safe and suitable temporary homes across Scotland.

Right There works with local authorities across Scotland to deliver high-quality Temporary Furnished Accommodation (TFA) through the private rented sector, helping councils respond to increasing housing demand and pressures within temporary accommodation systems.

Our model provides self-contained, fully furnished accommodation for people who are ready to live independently but are unable to access settled housing immediately. By sourcing and managing properties on behalf of local authorities, we create additional temporary accommodation capacity without requiring councils to acquire housing stock or make capital investments.

A Fully Managed Service

We take responsibility for the day-to-day management of properties, reducing the operational burden on local authorities. This includes:

  • Property sourcing and procurement
  • Landlord engagement and relationship management
  • Housing management
  • Compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Void management
  • Ongoing property oversight and coordination

By managing these areas directly, we help local authorities increase accommodation capacity while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

How the Model Works

Right There sources suitable properties within the private rented sector.

The accommodation is:

  • Self-contained and fully furnished
  • Suitable for individuals and households able to live independently
  • Designed to support planned move-on into settled housing
  • Flexible and scalable to meet local demand

 

Supporting Local Housing Priorities

Our Short-Term Housing model can help local authorities:

  • Reduce pressure on temporary accommodation services
  • Increase access to suitable short-term accommodation
  • Improve throughput and move-on opportunities
  • Reduce delays caused by shortages in settled housing
  • Respond quickly to emerging housing pressures
  • Test new approaches without significant capital investment

Flexible Funding Arrangements

Right There can work within different funding models depending on local requirements and occupancy arrangements.

 

Low-Risk, Scalable Delivery

Our Temporary Furnished Accommodation model can be introduced through pilot programmes or phased delivery, allowing local authorities to assess impact and demand before expanding provision. Financial exposure can be managed through:

  • Defined property numbers
  • Time-limited arrangements
  • Agreed review points
  • Clear performance measures and exit options

With property sourcing, landlord engagement, compliance and void management managed by Right There, councils can explore additional accommodation capacity with minimal operational risk.

Contact Us

If your local authority is exploring ways to increase temporary accommodation capacity, improve move-on opportunities or respond to local housing pressures, we’d welcome a conversation about how Right There can help. Contact us to discuss your requirements and explore potential partnership opportunities.

sth@rightthere.org

Brett Seath, Head of Housing

Linzi Irvine, Housing Development Partner

The Difference We Make

Our Short-Term Housing model helps local authorities create flexible housing capacity, support individuals and families into appropriate accommodation, and improve movement through local housing systems. By combining private rented sector access with experienced housing management, we provide practical solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing housing services today.

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