Guaranteed rent · Brighton and Hove
Guaranteed rent in Brighton and Hove for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton & Hove City Council is a unitary authority covering both Brighton and Hove on the Sussex coast. Rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Brighton and Hove?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Brighton and Hove property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Brighton and Hove became a single city in 2000. Brighton & Hove City Council is the unitary authority.
If you own a flat or house in Brighton or Hove and are worn down by re-letting, a lease of 3 years or more to a guaranteed rent provider can help. 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 Brighton and Hove?
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 Brighton and Hove is Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?
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 Brighton and Hove?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Brighton and Hove. 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 Brighton and Hove, 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 Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove, 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 Brighton and Hove 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Brighton and Hove?
HMOs can suit supported-living providers who house several people in one home. You deal with one leaseholder instead of individual room lets.
In England, an HMO let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence from the council, and councils can run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Check with Brighton & Hove City Council whether additional or selective licensing 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 Brighton and Hove.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Brighton and Hove landlords know locally?
The local authority is Brighton & Hove City Council. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → Brighton & Hove City Council runs all local services across Brighton and Hove.
- → Worthing, Shoreham and Lewes are nearby but sit under different councils.
- → Many homes are converted flats in older buildings.
- Local authority
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- Region
- South East, England
LawThe Renters' Rights Act applies in England. A genuine lease to an organisation is not an assured tenancy, but occupiers' own agreements may still be protected. This is general information, not legal advice: take independent legal advice before you sign.
Which areas near Brighton and Hove do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Brighton and Hove, including Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Worthing.
- Guaranteed rent South of England →
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Lewes
- Worthing →
- Peacehaven
- Chichester →
- Crawley →
- Eastbourne →
We work with landlords in Brighton and Hove and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Brighton and Hove guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. The city of Brighton and Hove is one council area, so the same rules apply across both.
Often, yes. Providers check fire safety and condition, so have your certificates ready.
Brighton & Hove City Council. Check with the council whether additional or selective licensing applies.
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.