Guaranteed rent · Leicester
Guaranteed rent in Leicester for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Leicester lets you lease your flat, house or HMO to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, such as a housing association or council, for 3 years or more. The organisation pays the agreed monthly rent as your signed agreement sets out, including when the property is empty unless the contract says otherwise. We cover Leicestershire too.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Leicester?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Leicester property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Leicester City Council covers the city itself, while towns such as Oadby, Wigston, Blaby and Loughborough sit under separate Leicestershire district councils. Providers working in the area look for long-term homes across those boundaries, and we put Leicester landlords in front of them.
We'd rather give you an honest answer than a quick yes. Send us the address, size and condition of your property, and we'll tell you whether we think a provider will be interested.
With a lease in place, you have one leaseholder instead of a series of tenants, rent paid by BACS on the same date each month, and the provider handling occupiers and routine maintenance as the agreement sets out.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Leicester?
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 Leicester is Leicester 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 Leicester?
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 Leicester?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Leicester. 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Leicester?
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 Leicester 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 Leicester.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Leicester landlords know locally?
The local authority is Leicester City Council. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → Leicester is a unitary authority; the surrounding towns are in Leicestershire districts such as Oadby and Wigston, Blaby, Charnwood and the district covering Hinckley.
- → Leicester sits between Nottingham and Birmingham, and some providers work across the East and West Midlands.
- → Check with Leicester City Council whether additional or selective licensing applies to your address.
- Local authority
- Leicester City Council
- Region
- East Midlands, 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 Leicester do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Leicester, including Oadby and Wigston, Blaby, Loughborough (Charnwood).
- Oadby and Wigston
- Blaby
- Loughborough (Charnwood)
- Hinckley
- Market Harborough
- Nottingham →
- Birmingham →
- Loughborough →
We work with landlords in Leicester and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Leicester guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. We look for property across Leicestershire, including Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.
Leicester City Council covers homes inside the city. Towns outside it are under their district council. Check with the right one whether additional or selective licensing applies to your address.
Three and four bed homes are often sought for families, but it depends on the provider and the property. We'll give you an honest view once we've seen the details.
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.