Guaranteed rent · Lewisham
Guaranteed rent in Lewisham for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Lewisham is a lease of your property, for 3 years or more, to a vetted guaranteed rent provider such as a housing association or council. We look for homes in Lewisham town centre, Catford, Deptford and Sydenham. The London Borough of Lewisham is the local authority, and rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Lewisham?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Lewisham property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Lewisham is one of London's 32 boroughs, run by the London Borough of Lewisham. It takes in Lewisham town centre, Catford, Deptford, Sydenham, Forest Hill and Brockley.
We look for property in Lewisham for guaranteed rent providers and run everything from Watford. Tell us about your flat, house or HMO and we'll be straight about whether a provider is likely to want it. That includes homes in Catford and Brockley.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Lewisham?
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 Lewisham is London Borough of Lewisham.
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 Lewisham?
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 Lewisham?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Lewisham. 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 Lewisham, 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham, 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 Lewisham 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Lewisham?
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 London Borough of Lewisham 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 Lewisham.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Lewisham landlords know locally?
The local authority is London Borough of Lewisham. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → The London Borough of Lewisham is the local authority for the whole borough.
- → The Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London set London-wide strategy, including the London Plan and transport.
- → Check with the council whether additional or selective licensing applies to your address.
- Local authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Region
- London, 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 Lewisham do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Lewisham, including Southwark, Greenwich, Bromley.
We work with landlords in Lewisham and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Lewisham guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. We look for property across Lewisham, including Lewisham town centre, Catford, Deptford, Sydenham, Forest Hill and Brockley.
The local authority is the London Borough of Lewisham.
Many London boroughs run additional or selective licensing. Check with the London Borough of Lewisham whether a scheme applies to your address before you let it.
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.