Guaranteed rent, also known as a rent guarantee scheme or corporate let, is an agreement where a property management company or letting agent takes on a residential property and pays the landlord a fixed monthly rental income regardless of whether the property is occupied or the tenant pays.
For London landlords facing rising mortgage interest rates, regulatory changes, and unpredictable void periods, guaranteed rent provides absolute financial certainty. The managing agent essentially becomes your professional tenant, managing sub-tenants, regular inspections, day-to-day maintenance, and all compliance obligations.
Unlike traditional letting services where landlords pay a percentage commission and bear the full risk of tenant arrears or void months, guaranteed rent delivers consistent cash flow on the exact same day each month without hidden management fees or leasing deductions.
Whether you own a single buy-to-let flat in Croydon or a multi-unit HMO portfolio in Wandsworth, guaranteed rent allows you to step back from day-to-day landlord duties while ensuring your asset is professionally maintained and fully compliant.