Guaranteed rent · Aberdeen
Guaranteed rent in Aberdeen for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Aberdeen means leasing your property for 3 years or more to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, such as a housing association, council or supported housing provider. Aberdeen City Council is the local authority, while nearby towns such as Inverurie and Stonehaven fall under Aberdeenshire Council. Rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Aberdeen?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Aberdeen property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Aberdeen is a port city on Scotland's north-east coast. Aberdeen City Council covers the city, and Aberdeenshire Council covers the surrounding towns.
If an Aberdeen property has been hard work to keep let, a long lease to a guaranteed rent provider can reduce the risk, admin and uncertainty. We work with landlords across England, Scotland and Wales from our office in Watford.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Aberdeen?
Yes. Through Social Ready you lease to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, such as a housing association, council or supported housing provider. The local authority in Aberdeen is Aberdeen City Council.
You sign a lease with that organisation; you are not renting to the council's tenants directly, and the organisation is responsible for the people who live in the home. We vet and financially check every provider before we introduce them.
What is a social housing lease in Aberdeen?
It is a lease of 3 years or more to a housing organisation, which pays you monthly rent and handles occupiers as the agreement sets out.
- → A lease of 3 years or more, with terms set out in writing
- → Rent paid monthly by BACS, as agreed
- → The provider handles tenant management and routine maintenance as set out in the agreement
- → Independent legal advice before you sign
Property types
Which property types do you take in Aberdeen?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Aberdeen. Demand varies by street and property type, so we'll give you an honest view.
Studios
Studios are often sought for single people. If you own a self-contained studio in Aberdeen, send us the details and we'll tell you honestly whether a provider is looking.
Guaranteed rent for studio flats →1 bed
One-bed homes are often sought for single people and couples. A well-kept 1 bed flat or house in Aberdeen may suit a provider.
Guaranteed rent for 1 bed properties →2 bed
Two-bed flats and houses can suit small families or shared supported living. Tell us about your Aberdeen 2 bed and we'll give you an honest view.
Guaranteed rent for 2 bed properties →3 bed
Three-bed houses are often sought for families. If you own one in Aberdeen, a provider may want it on a long lease.
Guaranteed rent for 3 bed houses →4 bed
Four-bed homes are often sought for larger families, and some suit shared supported living. Send us your Aberdeen 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Aberdeen?
HMOs can suit supported-living providers who house several people in one home. You deal with one leaseholder instead of individual room lets.
Scotland has its own HMO rules: HMOs need a licence from the council, and private landlords must register with the council. Check with Aberdeen City Council what applies to your address.
HMO guaranteed rent for landlords →Blocks of flats
Whole-block leases can suit providers who want several units in one building. Each case depends on the building and provider demand in Aberdeen.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Aberdeen landlords know locally?
The local authority is Aberdeen City Council. Scottish housing law applies.
- → Aberdeen City Council handles landlord registration and HMO licensing within the city boundary.
- → Aberdeenshire Council is a separate authority for towns such as Inverurie, Stonehaven and Peterhead.
- → Many Aberdeen homes are granite-built, so providers may ask about damp and insulation.
- Local authority
- Aberdeen City Council
- Region
- Scotland - North East, Scotland
LawScotland has its own housing law. Private lets that began on or after 1 December 2017 are generally private residential tenancies under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, private landlords must register with their local council, and HMOs need a licence from the council. The Renters' Rights Act applies to England, not Scotland. This is general information, not legal advice: take Scottish legal advice before you sign.
Which areas near Aberdeen do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Aberdeen, including Stonehaven, Inverurie, Westhill.
- Stonehaven
- Inverurie
- Westhill
- Peterhead
- Dundee →
We work with landlords in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Aberdeen guaranteed rent FAQs
It depends on the address. Check which council collects your council tax; that council handles your landlord registration and any HMO licence.
Yes. We take studios, flats, houses, HMOs and blocks, subject to what providers in the area are looking for.
Often, yes. A provider will want it in good, safe condition first, and we will talk you through any works they ask for.
Leases run for 3 years or more. The exact term, rent review and any break clause are set out in your signed agreement.
It is free to join with no obligation, and there are no management fees on guaranteed rent. Each lease is agreed individually.