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Developer & Project Portal

Lease or Sell Your Project to MSD or a Transitional Agency.

Guaranteed government-backed income. No tenancy management. We connect NZ property developers directly with MSD procurement and approved transitional housing agencies — for head leases, agency leases, or outright project purchase.

60+

Vendor suppliers on platform

2 days

Average initial response time

3–10 yr

Typical agency lease terms

100%

Tenancy managed by agency

Deal Structures

Three Ways to Work With Us

Whether you want guaranteed long-term lease income or a clean exit through sale, we have a pathway for your project.

MSD Head Lease

Government-backed income

Lease your entire project — or a defined block of units — directly to the Ministry of Social Development under a Head Lease arrangement. MSD pays rent directly, guaranteed for the lease term.

  • Guaranteed rent for 1–5 year terms
  • No vacancy risk during lease period
  • MSD manages tenancy placement
  • Suitable for new builds and existing stock
  • Eligible for Healthy Homes compliance pathway
Enquire About MSD Lease

Transitional Agency Lease

Kaupapa-aligned partnerships

Partner with government-funded transitional housing agencies — including iwi-led and community providers — to lease your project for transitional accommodation. Longer terms, stable income, mission-aligned.

  • Lease terms typically 3–10 years
  • Agency manages all tenancy operations
  • Eligible for transitional housing funding streams
  • Iwi, community, and NGO agencies available
  • Wraparound support services included by agency
Enquire About Agency Lease

Project Purchase

Outright acquisition

List your completed or near-complete project for outright purchase by MSD, Housing New Zealand, or a registered transitional housing agency. We facilitate the introduction and support due diligence.

  • Residential, mixed-use, and purpose-built accepted
  • Minimum 4 units — no upper limit
  • We facilitate agency and government introductions
  • Support through due diligence and valuation
  • Off-market and on-market listings accepted
List Project for Purchase

Why Us

Built for Developers Who Want Certainty

We remove the friction between your completed project and a government-backed income stream.

Direct Government Connections

We work directly with MSD procurement teams and approved transitional housing agencies — no cold outreach required.

Fast Introductions

Initial response within 2 business days. We match your project to the right agency or government buyer based on location, size, and structure.

Guaranteed Income Structures

Head lease and agency lease arrangements provide predictable, government-backed income streams — reducing your exposure to market vacancy.

Due Diligence Support

We guide you through Healthy Homes compliance, valuation requirements, and agency procurement documentation.

No Tenancy Management

Under lease arrangements, the agency or MSD manages all tenancy operations. You collect rent — nothing else.

Portfolio Scale Welcome

Whether you have 4 units or 400, we work with developers at every scale — from boutique builds to large residential projects.

Eligibility

Is Your Project Eligible?

We work with developers at all stages — from completed stock to consented pipeline. Here's what we look for.

Minimum unit count4 units (no upper limit)
Property typesResidential, mixed-use, purpose-built transitional
StageCompleted, near-complete (90%+), or consented pipeline
LocationAll major NZ centres — Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, and regional
ComplianceMust meet or have a pathway to Healthy Homes Standards
OwnershipDeveloper, investor, or authorised agent

Process

How It Works

01

Submit Your Project

Complete our project enquiry form with your development details, unit count, location, and preferred deal structure.

02

Initial Assessment

Our team reviews your submission and responds within 2 business days with a preliminary fit assessment.

03

Agency / Government Introduction

We introduce your project to the most suitable MSD procurement contact or transitional agency partner.

04

Due Diligence & Negotiation

We support you through site inspections, Healthy Homes compliance checks, valuation, and lease or purchase negotiations.

05

Agreement & Activation

Lease or purchase agreement executed. For lease arrangements, the agency takes over tenancy management from day one.

"The head lease arrangement gave us certainty on income from day one — no vacancy risk, no tenancy calls. Exactly what we needed to close our construction finance."

— Auckland residential developer, 24-unit project

Ready to List Your Project?

Complete our project enquiry form and our team will respond within 2 business days with a preliminary fit assessment and next steps.

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