What is Social Housing Leasing?
Social housing leasing (also called a social lease or guaranteed rent scheme) is when a private landlord leases their property to an approved housing provider for a fixed term — typically 2 to 5 years. The provider becomes the effective manager, finding and managing tenants, carrying out day-to-day management, and paying the landlord an agreed rent regardless of whether the property is occupied.
Benefits for Landlords
The main benefits of social leasing include guaranteed rental income (no void periods), no tenant-finding fees, professional property management at no extra cost, reduced wear-and-tear management hassle, a lower-risk approach to the rental market, and the knowledge that your property is providing a social good. Axient Housing offers competitive lease rates for suitable properties across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
What Types of Property Are Suitable?
Suitable properties include houses with multiple bedrooms suitable for shared accommodation, self-contained flats, and family homes. Properties should be in reasonable condition, meet minimum room size requirements, and ideally be located in areas with good transport links. Axient Housing will carry out a free assessment of your property to determine suitability.
What Does Axient Manage on Your Behalf?
Axient Housing handles all aspects of property management: tenant selection and referencing (working with housing association partners), day-to-day maintenance and repairs, regular property inspections, compliance with HMO and housing regulations, dealing with any tenancy issues, and end-of-tenancy checks and property hand-back.
Is My Rent Guaranteed?
Yes. Under a social lease with Axient Housing, you receive an agreed monthly rent throughout the lease term — regardless of whether the property is occupied. This is the primary financial benefit of social leasing over standard private renting, where void periods can significantly impact your yield.
How to Get Started
To find out whether your property is suitable for a social lease with Axient Housing, complete our landlord enquiry form online. We will be in touch to discuss your property, carry out an assessment, and outline the terms we can offer. There is no obligation, and the process is straightforward and transparent.