Transitional Housing

Fast, Flexible Modular Homes for a Fairer Future

 

The modular transitional housing solution available here at Portakabin® is a ready-to-deploy, high-quality and cost-effective housing model that gives families and individuals a safe, dignified home – today.  

Explore our rapid, scalable and dignified solution below or talk to our team to see how we can assist you with your housing projects now. 

  1. The UK Temporary Accommodation Crisis & Our Alternative Solution

     

    The UK is facing record demand for safe, affordable temporary accommodation. 

    131,140 households, including 169,050 children, were in temporary accommodation as of March 2025 – a 12% increase in one year. 

    Local authorities face spiralling costs, with a third of council spend going to emergency hotels and hostels. It has led to an overspend of £330 million on homelessness by London Boroughs. 

    The average cost of temporary accommodation is between £50 and £90 per person per night. One-third of council spend goes to emergency hotels and hostels too. 

    Our modern transitional housing solution offers a rapid, lower-cost alternative to hotels and B&Bs though, reducing pressure on local authorities while improving quality and outcomes for those families in need until a stock of permanent social and affordable housing is built. 

  2. Benefits Of Our Modular Transitional Housing Solution

     

    Portakabin has developed a rental model for transitional housing that can be handed over in as little as 12 weeks, which provides a high-quality, scalable and cost-effective solution designed to be delivered at pace. 

    The Portakabin transitional housing model offers a safe, self-contained, and secure living environment that helps bridge the gap between emergency shelters and long-term housing.  

    By leveraging our advanced products, manufacturing expertise, and delivery capabilities, we’ve created a range of modular apartments that can be installed on a temporary basis, providing a highly flexible and scalable solution. 

    This approach delivers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to nightly paid accommodation, easing the burden on local authorities while enhancing the quality of accommodation and outcomes for families in need. 

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  1. What Are Transitional Housing Solutions In Practice?

     

    Up to 30 apartments can be delivered within 12 weeks. Apartments range from 1–3 bedrooms, with two-bedroom units offering 45m²+ for a family of four and providing a genuine stepping stone for families in need. 

    Key Features: 

    • Fully fitted, self-contained homes with kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms 
    • Meets NDSS and Residential Building Regulations 
    • Energy-efficient, reusable modular structures 
    • Adaptable layouts and community facilities 

  2. A Smarter, More Sustainable Approach

     

    Modular housing is ideal for addressing the housing crisis but is held back by funding and planning barriers. 

    Funding frameworks prioritise permanent housing; planning rules restrict modular deployment; and access for councils remains limited. 

    Our following five-point plan for the future aims to address the issues currently faced though: 

    1. Amend planning frameworks to recognise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). 
    2. Enable flexible planning permissions for modular transitional housing. 
    3. End unsuitable hostels and B&Bs for families by 2029. 
    4. Support revenue-funded procurement for flexible rentals. 
    5. Mandate brownfield land use for modular housing on 5–10 year leases. 

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