Guaranteed rent · Cardiff
Guaranteed rent in Cardiff for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Cardiff means leasing your home to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, such as a housing association or council, for 3 years or more, for monthly rent set out in your signed agreement. Rent continues when the property is empty unless the contract says otherwise. Welsh housing law applies, so take Welsh legal advice.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Cardiff?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Cardiff property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Cardiff sits within the Cardiff Capital Region, a partnership of councils across South East Wales. Providers working in the capital and its neighbours look for homes on long leases, and we introduce Cardiff landlords to organisations we have vetted.
Renting in Wales works differently from England. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 brought in occupation contracts, and Rent Smart Wales handles landlord registration and licensing. We'll always recommend you take Welsh legal advice on any lease.
We look for property in Cardiff and nearby, including Newport, Barry, Penarth and Caerphilly. Send us the address and layout and we'll be honest about whether a provider is likely to be interested.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff is Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Cardiff?
HMOs can suit supported-living providers who house several people in one home. You deal with one leaseholder instead of individual room lets.
Wales has its own HMO rules. Check with Cardiff Council what licensing applies to your HMO, and make sure you are registered with Rent Smart Wales.
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 Cardiff.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Cardiff landlords know locally?
The local authority is Cardiff Council, within the Cardiff Capital Region. Welsh housing law applies.
- → Cardiff is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which covers councils across South East Wales including Newport, the Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend.
- → Landlords and agents in Wales must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage property need a licence.
- → Check with Cardiff Council whether additional HMO licensing applies to your address.
- Local authority
- Cardiff Council
- Combined authority
- Cardiff Capital Region
- Region
- South East Wales, Wales
LawWales has its own housing law. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 introduced occupation contracts from 1 December 2022, and landlords and agents must register with and, where needed, be licensed by Rent Smart Wales. The Renters' Rights Act applies to England, not Wales. This is general information, not legal advice: take Welsh legal advice before you sign.
Which areas near Cardiff do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Cardiff, including Newport, Barry and Penarth (Vale of Glamorgan), Caerphilly.
- Guaranteed rent South Wales →
- Newport →
- Barry and Penarth (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Caerphilly →
- Pontypridd (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
- Bridgend →
- Bristol →
- Barry →
- Pontypridd →
We work with landlords in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Cardiff guaranteed rent FAQs
No. The Renters' Rights Act applies to England. In Wales the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 applies, with occupation contracts in place since 1 December 2022. Take Welsh legal advice on your situation.
Landlords of rented homes in Wales must register with Rent Smart Wales, and anyone carrying out letting or management work needs a licence. Check what applies to you with Rent Smart Wales directly.
Yes. We look for property across South East Wales, including Newport, Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and Bridgend.
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.