Rethinking Garages: A Smarter Way for Social Landlords to Unlock Value
While social landlords focus on safe homes, strong communities, and responsive services, garage blocks often sit quietly at the edges of housing estates – overlooked, underused, neglected, and quietly eroding budgets, staff time, and tenant trust.
With the right support, these spaces hold untapped potential for income, operational relief, and reputational uplift.
A Strategic Shift, Grounded by Experience
Garage blocks have long been treated as secondary concerns. Even seasoned leaders like David Done OBE once saw them that way, until partnering with Courtman & Co. changed his perspective.
“Effective garage management can increase revenue, save time, enhance neighbourhoods, and improve resident satisfaction. Outsourcing provides a strategic advantage in managing this often-overlooked asset.” David Done OBE
That’s exactly what we deliver: tailored audits, strategic pricing, and hands-on management that reflect your values and lighten the load. We call this partnered garage management: a values-led approach that turns overlooked spaces into strategic assets.
Our Approach
Courtman & Co. helps social housing providers transform underused garage blocks into income-generating assets. We deliver:
- Tailored Audits: We assess each site’s unique potential, uncovering opportunities others might miss.
- Strategic Pricing: We reset outdated rent levels using market insight and local context to boost income fairly.
- Hands-On Management: We handle vacancies, tenant issues, and day-to-day admin so your teams can focus on what matters most.
These services aren’t just operational – they’re designed to deliver measurable gains across income, efficiency, and resident experience.
Less Admin, More Impact
Vacant garages, outdated rent levels, and reactive maintenance add up fast. Courtman & Co. applies market assessments and asset audits to uncover hidden potential, enabling faster re-letting, pricing resets, and improved occupancy. This isn’t guesswork – it’s data-driven intelligence that unlocks revenue while aligning with operational priorities.
And for stretched housing teams juggling reletting, rent collection, complaints, and maintenance, garages often become administrative roadblocks. Courtman & Co. lifts that load with tailored management solutions, so staff face fewer operational headaches and residents receive faster, smoother service.
Reputation, Reflected in Every Garage
Garages may sit at the edges of housing estates, but their condition speaks volumes. When left neglected, they quietly undermine tenant trust. When cared for, they communicate pride, respect, and a provider’s commitment to their community.
That’s why Courtman & Co. takes a proactive, on-the-ground approach – conducting routine inspections, building joined-up asset plans and engaging directly with tenants. This frees up staff time while safeguarding reputation at a very local level.
Wondering What Your Garages Could Offer?
You set the direction. We deliver practical, lasting value. Let’s unlock the potential of your garages together.