Guaranteed rent · Preston
Guaranteed rent in Preston for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Preston is a lease of your property, for 3 years or more, to a vetted guaranteed rent provider, such as a housing association, council or supported housing provider. Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council share local services here. Rent is paid monthly as your signed agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Preston?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Preston property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Preston is a city in Lancashire where services are split between Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council. Nearby Chorley and South Ribble are separate district councils.
We work with Preston landlords from our office in Watford. Tell us what you own in the city or central Lancashire and we'll take it to guaranteed rent providers looking for homes there.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Preston?
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 Preston is Preston 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 Preston?
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 Preston?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Preston. 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 Preston, 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston, 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 Preston 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Preston?
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 Preston 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 Preston.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Preston landlords know locally?
The local authority is Preston City Council. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → Preston has two tiers of local government: Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council.
- → Housing matters such as licensing and enforcement sit with Preston City Council.
- → Check with Preston City Council whether any licensing scheme applies to your address.
- Local authority
- Preston City Council
- Region
- North West, 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 Preston do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Preston, including Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland (South Ribble).
- Blackpool →
- Chorley →
- Leyland (South Ribble)
- Fulwood
- Bolton →
- Blackburn →
- Southport →
We work with landlords in Preston and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Preston guaranteed rent FAQs
Yes. We look at property across central Lancashire, subject to provider demand.
Preston City Council handles housing standards and licensing in the city.
Yes, flats are often suitable. Providers look at condition, location and layout before making an offer.
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.