Help us make your property someone’s home

Do you have a property to let?

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council are currently looking to take on 3 and 4 bedroom properties under its Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme.

The council operates a very successful PSL scheme that allows us to help local families in housing need whilst reducing the risks and hassle of renting for landlords. Under the PSL scheme: -

• The council lease and manage your property for a period of three to five years
• You receive a guaranteed rent, paid 6 months advance
• No void periods or costs
• We manage your property and let it to local people in housing need
• We carry out minor repairs up to the value of £500 per year
• At the end of the agreement, we return the property to you in the same condition (minus fair wear and tear) as when the agreement started.

The benefits for landlords are: 

• The council manage your property
• A single point of contact within the council
• No inventory costs and regular property inspections
• Right to Rent checks carried by the council
• No need to register deposits with TDP schemes
• No letting agent or management fees
• Routine and major repairs can be undertaken on landlords’ behalf for a fee.

There are also benefits for families and the local community. Local families benefit as we are able to provide good quality, temporary housing in the local area. The community sees empty properties brought back into use.

At the moment, alternative accommodation is often located out of the borough. This can be disruptive to home life, work and school at an already stressful time for families. 

The council has had great success with our Private Sector Leasing scheme, and we are currently looking to expand the scheme. We are especially looking to take on more 3 and 4 bedroom family properties.

If you are interested in working with us, please contact housing@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.

For full details of the scheme and a landlords information pack, please visit https://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/residents/housing/do-you-have-property-let/private-sector-leasing-scheme.