Guaranteed rent · Romford
Guaranteed rent in Romford for landlords
Guaranteed rent in Romford is a lease of your property, for 3 years or more, to a vetted guaranteed rent provider such as a housing association. Romford is in Havering, so the London Borough of Havering is the local authority. We look at homes in Gidea Park and Collier Row, with rent paid monthly as your agreement sets out.
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How do guaranteed rent schemes work in Romford?
A vetted guaranteed rent provider leases your Romford property for 3 years or more and pays the agreed rent monthly. We find the organisation and negotiate the lease for you.
Romford is a market town and the main shopping centre of the London Borough of Havering, and Havering Town Hall is in Romford. Romford station is on the Elizabeth line and the Great Eastern main line.
We look for property in Romford for guaranteed rent providers and run everything from our office in Watford. Our Havering page covers the wider borough; this page is for landlords with homes in and around Romford itself.
Can I lease my property to the council or a housing association in Romford?
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 Romford is London Borough of Havering.
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 Romford?
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 Romford?
We consider studios, 1 to 4 bed homes, HMOs and blocks of flats in Romford. 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 Romford, 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 Romford 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 Romford 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 Romford, 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 Romford 4 bed and we'll look at it honestly.
Guaranteed rent for 4 bed houses →Is there HMO guaranteed rent in Romford?
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 Havering 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 Romford.
Guaranteed rent for blocks of flats →What should Romford landlords know locally?
The local authority is London Borough of Havering. English housing law, including the Renters' Rights Act, applies.
- → Romford is in Havering; the London Borough of Havering is the local authority.
- → 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 Havering
- 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 Romford do you cover?
We also look for property in the towns and boroughs around Romford, including Havering, Hornchurch, Upminster.
- Guaranteed rent London →
- Havering →
- Hornchurch
- Upminster
- Ilford →
We work with landlords in Romford and the surrounding areas from our Watford office.
Romford guaranteed rent FAQs
Romford is in the London Borough of Havering, part of Greater London. The local authority is the London Borough of Havering.
Yes. We look for property across Romford and its surrounding districts, as well as the rest of Havering.
Yes, if it meets the provider's standards and has any licence it needs. Check with the London Borough of Havering whether additional or selective licensing applies to your address.
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.