If you’re a landlord seeking predictable income with minimal late payments, voids, or daily management, a landlord rent guarantee can be a smart option. Most landlords in the UK are unfamiliar with the right approach or don’t believe they are qualified. However, if they want to understand the costs and which trade-offs truly matter, our team at Cribs Estate has researched to save you the effort. Let’s begin!
What is a landlord rent guarantee?
A landlord rent guarantee means you receive a fixed monthly rent for an agreed term (often 1–5 years), regardless of whether the property is empty or a tenant falls into arrears. Instead of relying on the tenant to pay you directly, you’re paid by the company operating the scheme (for example, Cribs Estate) under a contract. In most setups, the operator then handles tenant sourcing, day-to-day management, and compliance.
This is different from rent guarantee insurance, which is a policy that covers missed rent from a specific tenant and usually requires you to manage the claim process. With a guarantee, you’re paid a fixed sum each month as per the contract, no claims and no chasing.
How it works (step by step)
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Property assessment: We conduct a quick inspection to confirm the location, market rent, condition, and any necessary works to meet standards.
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Offer & terms: You receive a written offer with the monthly guaranteed rent, term length, break clauses, and responsibilities.
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Onboarding & compliance: Safety certificates (EPC, EICR, gas safety), licensing checks, and inventory are organised.
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Management & letting: We market and manage the tenancy (or use a company let/licence model).
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Monthly payments: You’re paid the agreed amount on the same date each month, even during voids.
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Ongoing care: Inspections, maintenance authorisations, renewals, and compliance are handled within agreed limits.
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End of term: Property is handed back in line with the contract, with any agreed-upon ending of the contract (if it happens).
Common UK letting models
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Agency-managed guarantee: A letting/management firm guarantees the rent and handles everything end-to-end.
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Company let / master-lease: The agent becomes your tenant under a commercial agreement, then houses occupants under sub-tenancies or licences.
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Local authorities: Longer terms and reliable occupancy, often with specific property standards.
Who qualifies (and property standards)
Most houses and flats can qualify if they’re safe, legally compliant, and in lettable condition. Expect the following as baseline:
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Valid gas safety, EICR, working alarms, and EPC meeting current requirements.
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HMO, additional or selective licensing where applicable (we’ll advise what’s needed).
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Clean, sound décor, compliant kitchens/bathrooms, and no outstanding hazards.
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Reasonable access for inspections and upkeep.
Costs, fees, and what you keep
You’ll usually earn slightly less than headline market rent in exchange for zero voids, no arrears risk, and complete management included. The simple way to view it:
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Open market: £1,800 pcm with a realistic one-month void per year, which means effective £1,650 pcm.
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A 10% management fee is deducted from the collected rent (£165), which is £1,485 pcm.
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Average remarketing/churn (£500 per year, which is £41.67 pcm), and makes the total £1,443 pcm net before maintenance.
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Guaranteed rent: e.g., £1,500 pcm paid every month, no voids, management included.
Benefits of Landlord Rent Guarantee
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Cashflow stays steady whilst interest rates and bills may fluctuate.
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Payments arrive even if the property is empty.
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Handling marketing, viewings, referencing, renewals, inspections, etc.
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Guidance and admin for certificates and licensing.
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One payment date and one statement across multiple units.
How Cribs Estate delivers guaranteed rent (and peace of mind)
At Cribs Estate, our guarantee is built to be clear, fair, and easy to live with:
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Fixed monthly payments on a set date, no voids, no chasing.
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Complete management included: marketing, referencing, move-ins, renewals, inspections, and out-of-hours issues.
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Straightforward contracts with transparent responsibilities for both minor and major works, along with pre-agreed spend limits.
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We organise or remind you of EPC, EICR, gas safety, and licensing, and we keep an audit trail.
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Regular inspections, photographic reports, and end-of-term hand-back conditions.
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Single statements, KPIs, and a point of contact, ideal for UK-based landlords.
FAQs about Landlord Rent Guarantee
1. Will I lose control of the property?
No. You remain the owner. Access, approvals for larger works, and hand-back standards are set out in the contract.
2. Who pays for repairs?
Minor day-to-day fixes are usually covered within agreed limits. Bigger works remain the landlord’s responsibility, just as they would under a normal tenancy, only now they’re managed for you and pre-approved.
3. What about utilities and council tax?
It depends on the model and whether it’s a single let or HMO. We spell out who pays what for your specific property so there are no surprises.
Next steps
Thinking about a guarantee for your property or portfolio? We’ll carry out a quick assessment, confirm compliance steps, and provide a no-obligation guaranteed rent offer with clear terms so that you can compare it to open-market management. Get in touch with Cribs Estate, and let’s see whether a landlord rent guarantee is the right fit for your goals.
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