Our services
Tenant Finder
We will match a tenant to your property free of charge. There will be no advertising costs and the period the property will remain empty will be minimised saving you money. The potential tenant(s) will be referred to you for a decision.
The property will be advertised free of charge on our Home Choice Plus website.
Rent deposit bond
Provides a written guarantee to cover the tenant's deposit, usually up to one month's rent.
As the Homes for Ukrainians scheme progresses guests would like to move out of their hosts properties and set up a new life here in the UK. To enable them to do so the following support will be offered to them under the rent bond scheme
- A rent bond as described above.
- First month’s rent paid in advance
- Landlords of private rented properties will be offered either £500 for a six-month Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) or £1000 for a twelve-month AST this funding will be given to the landlord once the AST has been signed and will be in in three equal instalments (at the beginning of the AST, at the middle and at the end of the 6 or 12 months respectively).
- Each guest (adult and child) will be entitled to a one off £250 allowance for furniture and goods for their new home, payments will be made on receipts being provided.
(Must be part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme to be eligible for the cash incentive offer)
Read more about the Rent Deposit Bond.
Assisted Lettings
We will match a tenant to your property which meets their housing need and refer to you for a decision. We will also:
- undertake reference checks
- carry out accompanied views
- provide a tenancy agreement and any renewals,
- assist with benefits claim,
- undertake an inventory with photographic evidence as well as a exit inspection
An affordability assessment will be undertaken to ensure that the property is sustainable.
Private Sector Leasing (PSL) Scheme - Domestic Abuse Leasing Scheme
We are committed to making sure domestic abuse victims are given the support and assistance they need to live their lives free from abuse and harm.
We require safe 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom self-contained accommodation within the district for an initial 2 year lease.
Please get in touch if you think you can help provide safe accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
Please contact rachel.symons@wyreforestdc.gov.uk for more information.
The PSL scheme will lease your property for a period of two years. You will receive a guaranteed monthly payment for the period of the lease regardless of whether it is occupied or not. At the end of the lease the property will be returned to you in the same condition as at the start of the lease minus fair wear and tear.
There will be:
- No rent loss
- No rent arrears
- No Tenancy Deposit Scheme to bother with
- Regular visits to the property
- Housing management carried out by professionals including any complaints of ASB
You will be responsible for the repairs to the property however we will reimburse you for any damage caused by the tenant.
The agreed rent will be transferred by BACS transfer to your bank account on a monthly basis.
The following documents must also be provided:
- Proof of ownership
- Appropriate insurance cover
- Lender approval