Let your property through us
This page is for private landlords who would like to work with us to find a tenant for their property.
Our offer
We work in partnership with landlords across the UK to help Hackney residents find homes. So if you’re a landlord, we can help find you a tenant.
We don’t charge admin fees and we have a large database of families, couples and single people who are ready to move to homes across the UK.
We can offer:
- financial incentives to work with us
- a choice of tenants
- a fast service
- ongoing support
- a wealth of experience
- tenancy sustainment to keep things running smoothly
How the scheme works
We operate a matching service that matches prospective tenants with landlords looking to let their properties. This allows us to help families who need to find a home.
As a landlord, you can meet and approve prospective tenants. You also keep responsibility for managing your property.
Benefits of letting your property through us
You benefit from a financial incentive and receive the full rental earnings.
We offer financial incentives to encourage landlords to work with us. The amount we can offer depends on the size and condition of the property you want to let.
The rent you charge your tenant should be no higher than the government’s Local Housing Allowance rate. These rates vary across the UK and reflect the local rents charged in different areas. To check the rate for your property, visit Directgov – Search for Local Housing Allowance rates by postcode or local authority.
All our tenants:
- go through affordability checks
- can provide rent in advance
- go through pre-tenancy training
Our tenants are pre-screened, understand their commitments, and will take care of your property.
We assign you a dedicated officer to deal with your enquiries and provide you with a free property inspection. We aim to provide you with a hassle-free experience.
We don’t charge any fees for our service, so you’ll receive significant savings when compared to typical letting agency fees.
Our requirements
We ask that you:
- rent your property for at least 12 months on an Assured Shorthold tenancy with no break clause
- follow the government’s normal landlord obligations and responsibilities, see GOV.UK – Renting out your property
Your property should be:
- ready to let
- unfurnished
- covered by appropriate insurance
- in good condition and meet our minimum standards, see Minimum standards for private landlords (google doc)
Contact us
If you have a property you’d like to let or want to find out more, contact us.
You can also contact us by phone on 020 8356 4411, or email housingsupply@hackney.gov.uk.
Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.