Awards

We were been shortlisted for the National LIS Awards 2022

For Best HMO Services Provider, and for Outstanding Contribution to the Private Rented Sector


Meet the Founder, Christina Yakovleva

I believe that everyone deserves a place to call home — regardless of income, background, religion, or social status. A safe, comfortable home is a basic human need, and in the right environment, everyone can truly thrive.

When I emigrated to the UK in 2008, my goal was to build a stable and fulfilling life for myself and for the people I work with. That journey led me into property investment, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what makes housing both functional and meaningful.

Driven by a desire to help others achieve balance, freedom, and security, I turned my passion into a profession. I pursued advanced education in property investment and began creating high-quality shared homes that bring people together while offering strong, reliable returns for investors.

At City One Homes, we’ve developed a model that builds trust and loyalty — for residents who stay longer because they feel at home, and for investors who see consistent growth and stability. Our business model has been proven and refined over more than a decade, continuously adapting to the changing property landscape.

We work with a diverse range of tenant profiles, from professionals and key workers to individuals supported by local councils and housing associations. By constantly monitoring demand and market trends, we ensure our homes meet the real needs of the communities we serve.

To date, we’ve supported hundreds of satisfied tenants and investors — helping people find homes they love and helping our partners grow with confidence. Our work has been recognised through multiple industry awards and invitations to present at national events, a reflection of our commitment to raising standards in the shared housing sector.

Christina Yakovleva - City One Lettings

Highlights

Guest Speaker at PIN

Invited as guest speakers to PIN Brighton presenting “10 Golden Rules of HMO Investing” at the UK’s largest property networking organisation

Featured in YPN Magazine
with over 10,000 readers, YPN is now the most successful property magazine in the UK.

Published in Property Trendsetters
– Amazon Best Seller

Property Trendsetters Amazon Best Seller

We also support local charity
Home Start

Home-Start

Full safeagent certification

This certificate is to certify that we are part of the safe agent Client Money Protection Scheme. safeagent is the UK’s leading accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents operating in the Private Rented Sector. safeagent is the only agent organisation whose sole focus is consumer protection, operating across the UK on a not-for-profit basis.

View our certificate here.

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