St Vincents Housing Association

We have a variety of affordable homes and apartments in Greater Manchester for rent.

There are a variety of ways you can rent an MSV property; through choice-based letting schemes, local authority waiting list and occasionally via Rightmove. 

Search for properties in your area.

We offer brand new spacious, warm and beautifully designed homes with a range of purchasing options available.

Search for an MSV home on our SnugBug website.
You will find information on shared ownership and rent-to-buy properties in Greater Manchester

If you already have shared ownership with MSV, you can find more information about staircasing or right to buy/acquire here.

For more information, please contact our Growth Team on buy@msvhousing.co.uk.

Yes, our properties for the over 55s are specifically designed to meet the needs of older people.

We own 60+ apartments in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Longridge and Warrington for older people or those with a disability. In some circumstances we accept people under 60 years old, so please enquire.

As well as your own front door, our independent living accommodation offers:-

• A scheme manager
• An appointment-based repairs system which includes evenings and weekends
• Help and advice on accessing support and benefits
• A communal lounge and lots of activities such as bingo and coffee mornings
• Security and peace of mind
• An escape from loneliness

Mutual Exchange is for social housing tenants in a rented property who want to swop their house or flat.

House Exchange
If you currently live in a Mosscare St Vincent’s property in Greater Manchester you are eligible for the House Exchange scheme.

Simply register on the House Exchange website and you will receive possible matches by email or text message.

As a Mosscare St Vincent’s tenant, you are entitled to free membership on the site.

Visit the House Exchange website or read this leaflet for more information.

HomeSwapper
If you currently live in a Mossbank Homes property or any other area outside of Manchester you can find mutual exchanges using HomeSwapper.

Visit the HomeSwapper website

We can help all customers, in work or claiming benefits, with rent arrears and give advice on gas electricity, water and council tax arrears.

We can signpost you to free specialist debt advisors such as the Citizens Advice Bureau or National Debtline. We can also check your benefits including pension credits.

If you are struggling with your rent, contact your Neighbourhood Officer straight away.

If you are concerned about money issues then you can also contact our Customer Support Team. Our dedicated money management officers can offer a telephone advice service or visit you in your home if you would prefer.

For more information on the services we offer and ways to pay your rent please click here.

Manage your repair online at any time and on any device

You can report non-emergency repairs and book an appointment slot that is convenient for you on our self-service portal; My MSV Account. You can report these 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can also manage your repairs by cancelling and rearranging up to 48 hours before your appointment time via the portal.

If you do not have a customer account or the appointment is due in less than 48 hours, please email: enquiry@msvhousing.co.uk

If you have emergency or health and safety essential repairs, please visit our Repairs page.

If you smell gas, do not switch any electrical appliances on or off. Open windows and make sure there are no naked flames. Call National Grid immediately on 0800 111 999.

Appointment times for repairs and services

We have morning appointments from 8am to 12.30pm and afternoon 12.30pm to 4.30pm appointment slots.

However, we may if requested be able to offer you our first call appointments between 8am and 9.30am, to help fit around the school runs or work commitments.

Manage your appointment online via the My MSV Account

An emergency is something which could cause danger to your health and safety or serious damage and destruction to your property.

If you feel your repair is an emergency please contact us IMMEDIATELY on 0161 226 4211, our trained advisors will be happy to assist you.

You can book or manage your repairs or service appointments on the My MSV Account