Guaranteed rent · Edinburgh
Guaranteed rent in Edinburgh for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh Council runs the capital, and Scottish housing law, including landlord registration, applies to every let. Rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Edinburgh?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Edinburgh property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city. City of Edinburgh Council is the single local authority for the whole city, from Leith to the Pentlands.
If you own a flat in an Edinburgh tenement and want one long agreement instead of short lets or yearly re-letting, a lease to a guaranteed rent provider is worth a look. 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 Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh is City of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Edinburgh?
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 City of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Edinburgh landlords know locally?
The local authority is City of Edinburgh Council. Scottish housing law applies.
- → City of Edinburgh Council handles landlord registration and HMO licensing for addresses in the city.
- → Much of Edinburgh's older housing is tenement flats with shared stairs, so common repairs can matter to providers.
- → Parts of the Old and New Towns are in a conservation area, which can limit alterations.
- Local authority
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Region
- Scotland - Central Belt, 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 Edinburgh do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Edinburgh, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith.
- Livingston →
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Dunfermline →
- Glasgow →
- Kirkcaldy →
We work with landlords in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Edinburgh guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. Private landlords in Scotland must register with the council for the area, here City of Edinburgh Council. Check your registration is current before you list.
It can be. Providers look at the flat itself and at the shared stair and roof, so tell us about any planned common repairs.
No. That Act applies to England. Scottish housing law applies in Edinburgh, so take Scottish legal advice before you sign.
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.