Guaranteed rent · Ely
Guaranteed rent in Ely for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Ely 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. East Cambridgeshire District Council handles housing for this small cathedral city and the surrounding Fens towns. Rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Ely?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Ely property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Ely is a small cathedral city in the Fens. East Cambridgeshire District Council handles housing.
Ely is small, so we also look for property in nearby East Cambridgeshire towns such as Soham and Littleport. 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 Ely?
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 Ely is East Cambridgeshire District Council (with Cambridgeshire County 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 Ely?
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 Ely?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Ely. 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 Ely, 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 Ely 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 Ely 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 Ely, 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 Ely 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Ely?
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 East Cambridgeshire District Council (with Cambridgeshire County 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 Ely.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Ely landlords know locally?
The local authority is East Cambridgeshire District Council (with Cambridgeshire County Council), within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → East Cambridgeshire District Council covers Ely, Soham and Littleport.
- → Ely is part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority area.
- Local authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council (with Cambridgeshire County Council)
- Combined authority
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
- Region
- East of England, 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 Ely do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Ely, including Soham, Littleport, Newmarket.
- Soham
- Littleport
- Newmarket
- Cambridge →
- Peterborough →
We work with landlords in Ely and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Ely guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. They are in the same district as Ely.
East Cambridgeshire District Council. Check what applies to your address.
Yes, if it suits a provider. We take studios through to blocks of flats.
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.