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Two decades of combined property expertise, driven by a shared vision: solving complex property challenges while creating positive social impact across the UK.
Ahmed Ali
Director & Supported Housing Specialist
With 22+ years in property since his first investment in 2002, Ahmed has mastered investment strategies that triple property values while addressing critical housing needs. His journey from hands-on investor to industry specialist has shaped Citywide Blocks' approach to solving the UK's most complex property challenges.
Key Expertise:
- ✓ Specialist in supported housing for vulnerable adults
- ✓ Commercial lease structuring for local authorities
- ✓ Guaranteed rent scheme implementation
- ✓ Market cycle adaptation strategies
Ahmed transforms challenges into profitable, socially impactful opportunities through his unique blend of business acumen and purpose-driven approach.
Mo Ditta
Compliance & Operations Director
With 20+ years in property since 2004, Mo combines hands-on landlord experience with corporate management expertise to create low-risk investment solutions. His meticulous attention to compliance and operational excellence ensures every Citywide Blocks transaction meets the highest industry standards.
Core Strengths:
- ✓ Property compliance & safety regulations
- ✓ Guaranteed rent scheme design
- ✓ Hands-off property management systems
- ✓ Socially responsible investment models
Mo pioneers approaches that ensure investor profitability while meeting community housing needs through sustainable strategies.
Lewis Davis
Director and Social Housing Procurement Lead
Lewis is a highly experienced property professional with a strong focus on social housing, rental strategy, and long term leases. He specialises in sourcing quality, turnkey stock for housing associations and community interest companies, targeting a minimum 8.5 percent ROI for investors while giving landlords certainty and peace of mind.
Key Expertise:
- ✓ Sourcing properties for long term social housing contracts
- ✓ Single lets, family homes, HMOs, blocks of flats, and ex care homes up to 200 units
- ✓ Long term leases with full repairing provisions for housing associations and CICs
- ✓ Hands off income for landlords, including guaranteed rent, no voids, and no repair costs
- ✓ Regional coverage across Yorkshire, the North West, East and West Midlands, Manchester, and beyond
Lewis is passionate about building partnerships that work for both landlords and housing providers, creating secure, long term income for owners while delivering much needed homes for communities that need them most.
Our Shared Vision
Together, Ahmed and Mo have built Citywide Blocks on a foundation of experience, integrity, and innovation. Their complementary expertise—Ahmed's strategic vision paired with Mo's operational excellence—creates a unique ability to solve problems other buyers simply walk away from. Whether it's a compliance nightmare, tenant disputes, or costly repairs, they've seen it all and know exactly how to deliver fast, fair, and hassle-free solutions.
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