Your strategic partner for social and affordable housing funding and delivery

At Ulo we believe that housing is a fundamental right. We work with councils and investors to provide safe, affordable housing for the most vulnerable, offering practical solutions to address the housing emergency and build thriving communities.

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The housing emergency is pushing
Local Authorities to bankruptcy. In London alone:

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90,000

children living in temporary accommodation

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400,000

households on housing waiting lists

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£4,000,000

spent by local authorities daily on temporary accommodation

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£330,000,000

forecast overspend on homelessness in 2025

Our Model

Allows local authorities access to long-term funding at no up-front cost; delivers homes at discount to LHA with Right To Buy protection; enables long-term housing acquisition at scale with no MRP or IFRS 16 implications.

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For Councils

A smarter, zero cost funding solution

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For Investors

Government-backed, secured income

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Modern Methods Of Construction

A faster, greener, and more efficient approach 

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Our Mission

Ulo strives to build better futures by partnering with Local Authorities to deliver smart, scalable housing solutions that put people first and build thriving communities.

Purpose

Partnership

Positive Impact

Our Story

Ulo was born from a charitable collaboration between an impact fund, property professionals, and legal and financial experts united by a shared frustration with the systemic barriers to solving the housing crisis. After years of facing these challenges first-hand, we came together to create an innovative, deliverable solution that delivers real homes for those who need them most.

How We Work

Ulo works with industry-leading partners to deliver purpose-driven results that combine sustainability, social impact, and meaningful cost savings for local authorities and central government. By collaborating across sectors, we create innovative solutions that address housing challenges while maximising value for public funds. We focus on delivering measurable outcomes for all stakeholders, communities and the environment alike

The Team

The Ulo executive team brings decades of industry experience across property construction, investment, finance and law. We share a deep commitment to tackling the housing crisis while saving money for local government and delivering real impact

Ike Mbamali, Founder/CSO at Ulo.

Ike Mbamali

Founder/ CSO

Tom Barton

Managing Director

Bastien Fitoussi, Finance Director at Ulo.

Bastien Fitoussi

Finance Director

Rogier Want, Executive Director at Ulo.

Rogier Want

Executive Director