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Nakota Property Management; transforming brownfield sites into sustainable social housing
Nakota Property Management is a traditional building company based in Stoke-on-Trent that has carved out a niche developing high-specification, energy-efficient homes for the social care sector. With support from Lloyds, the company is regenerating disused brownfield land across Staffordshire and Cheshire while creating much-needed housing for vulnerable adults.
Read time: 4 mins Added: 11/09/26
Building with purpose
Founded on traditional values and local craftsmanship, Nakota has established itself as a specialist developer with a clear social mission. The company, led by operations director Neil Harding alongside directors Steve Taaffe and Nick Wiggins, maintains traditional building skills while embracing modern sustainability technologies.
The business identified a gap in the market for purpose-built social care accommodation and has developed a model that benefits communities, care providers and the environment. By focusing on brownfield regeneration, Nakota transforms neglected sites into vibrant residential developments while providing guaranteed long-term rental income through partnerships with care organisations.
Nakota's first major project saw the company develop three detached bungalows on the site of disused garages in Audley, near Stoke-on-Trent. The properties were built to the highest energy-efficiency standards, featuring solar panels on every roof, electric vehicle charging points and premium windows. All three bungalows are now let to Ardour Housing CIC, a community interest company launched in 2024 that provides flexible housing solutions for vulnerable adults, supporting them on pathways to employment, community integration and independent living.
Neil Harding Operations Director, Nakota Property ManagementWe found a real niche in the market, regenerating brownfield land for the benefit of the community while securing long-term guaranteed fixed rent agreements, which provide stability and certainty for the tenants. It’s a model that works for us too, providing a growing market with secure revenues. We’re committed to creating homes that minimise environmental impact while maximising comfort and convenience for residents.
Supporting sustainable development
Lloyds supported the Audley development with a £400,000 loan through its Clean Growth Finance Initiative, which provides discounted lending to businesses making sustainable investments, including developing new buildings to industry-recognised, high energy-efficiency standards.
The funding enabled Nakota to complete the build to Ardour’s specification requirements, with thoughtful design features that prioritise accessibility alongside sustainability. The properties include disabled access parking, space for a carer's office and rest facilities to enable 24-hour monitored care, including camera and intercom systems. Nakota also provides a 10-year guarantee on all properties, giving care partners peace of mind about maintenance, creating homes that minimise environmental impact while maximising comfort and convenience for residents.
Neil Harding Operations Director, Nakota Property ManagementIt was a massive relief for the care company to find a property partner who can build to their exact specifications. We met with the Ardour team and were really impressed with the work they do to support vulnerable people. Our long-term goal is now to build a sustainable business based on rental income from the social care sector, developing brownfield sites for the benefit of local communities.
Expanding the portfolio
Building on the success of the Audley project, Nakota has significantly expanded its development pipeline. The company has completed seven two-bedroom townhouses on the site of a former Methodist chapel in Stoke. The development features four three-storey townhouses facing the street and three properties with a central courtyard, all with off-road parking and renewable energy-powered EV charging points.
A further development in nearby Hanley comprises four apartments, including two disabled-accessible ground floor units and two upper floor apartments, all powered by renewable energy.
Looking ahead, Nakota has plans for 11 one-bedroom apartments on a brownfield site in Crewe, featuring fully electric heating and water systems, followed by four blocks of four flats in Stoke. The company's 10-year ambition is to become a Registered Social Landlord, directly employing carers and securing contracts from local authorities.
The developments are also creating local employment, with Nakota engaging up to 16 workers on site each week, while care partner Ardour continues to recruit staff to support residents.
Jon Dockerill Relationship Manager, LloydsNakota has identified a genuinely distinctive model that delivers social value while building a sustainable business. By combining brownfield regeneration with high-specification social care housing, Neil and the team are addressing multiple challenges simultaneously, creating homes for vulnerable people, improving energy efficiency and revitalising neglected sites. It’s just the kind of sustainable investment that Lloyds’ Clean Growth Finance Initiative is designed to support.
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