Guaranteed rent · Merton
Guaranteed rent in Merton for landlords
In Merton, guaranteed rent means leasing your home to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, for example a housing association or supported housing provider, for 3 years or more. We consider property across Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden and Colliers Wood. The local authority is the London Borough of Merton. Rent arrives monthly in line with your signed agreement.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Merton?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Merton property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Merton is one of London's 32 boroughs, run by the London Borough of Merton. It takes in Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park.
Landlords across Merton list with us and we handle the matching from Watford. If your property suits a guaranteed rent provider, we'll explain the lease terms clearly before you commit to anything. That includes homes in Mitcham and Raynes Park.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Merton?
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 Merton is London Borough of Merton.
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 Merton?
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 Merton?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Merton. 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 Merton, 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 Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton, 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 Merton 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Merton?
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 Merton 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 Merton.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Merton landlords know locally?
The local authority is London Borough of Merton. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → The London Borough of Merton 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 Merton
- 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 Merton do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Merton, including Wandsworth, Lambeth, Croydon.
We work with landlords in Merton and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Merton guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. We look for property across Merton, including Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park.
The local authority is the London Borough of Merton.
Many London boroughs run additional or selective licensing. Check with the London Borough of Merton 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.