Pinnacle Group appointed to manage landmark Manchester development

Thirty percent of the homes are being let at the Manchester Living Rent, ensuring accessibility for residents across the city.   

Pinnacle will provide full housing management services on behalf of Manchester City Council, including lettings, tenancy management, resident engagement and maintenance. To ensure residents receive responsive, high-quality support, Pinnacle has a dedicated on-site property manager, offering a visible and accessible presence within the development.   

Residents will begin moving in this summer, with access to high-spec homes, green spaces and the newly launched Ancoats Mobility Hub.  

“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.”   

Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s Executive Member for Housing and Development, said: “This is an exciting milestone for This City. I’ve been following the progress of this development from the beginning and it’s brilliant to start welcoming the first residents into their new, quality homes. With the Ancoats Green and the city centre on the doorstep, this is surely one of the most attractive developments on offer right now. And importantly, 30% of these homes are genuinely affordable and capped at the Manchester Living Rent meaning as many people as possible in the city can access them.”