We can help you find tenants and give advice and support for renting out your property.
How we can help you
We offer 2 free services to help you find a suitable tenant:
- assured shorthold tenancies
- a leasing scheme
Assured shorthold tenancies
Ideally, with a minimum term of 12 months but can be agreed with as little as a 6-month initial term.
After the initial fixed term is completed, the tenancy will continue on a rolling basis. This means that any notice to end the tenancy will need to be one month from the tenant, and 2 months from the landlord.
If you rent your property to us, we can offer:
- up to 6 month's rent in advance, depending on circumstances
- a deposit bond of 2 months or a 5-week cash deposit
- a reimbursement of rent guarantee insurance
- advice on tenancy issues and good letting practice
- incentive payments to help with meeting market rents
- tenancy paperwork
- help at the end of tenancy
We'll consider all accommodation, including shared accommodation, which:
- include white goods
- are furnished or unfurnished
We may be able to refund your property license fee, if you agree to working with us to let the full property. To find out how this could work for you, email private.renting@bristol.gov.uk
We're happy to discuss and advise on a bespoke package based on us assessing market rent comparable and your requirements.
Type of properties we work with
We consider many types of property as long as they meet rental safety regulations.
You should be willing to manage the property or have an agent managing it on your behalf.
We'll consider properties in all areas, including outside of Bristol.
| Property size | Maximum market rent | Savings compared to using a letting agency |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared house | £800 | £480 |
| 1 bedroom | £975 | £585 |
| 2 bedroom | £1,340 | £804 |
| 3 bedroom | £1,600 | £960 |
| 4 bedroom | £2,400 | £1,440 |
These are estimates only and actual figures may vary depending on your specific property and circumstances.
Leasing scheme
We also manage a leasing scheme that runs on 2-year contracts. We can discuss the details of the leasing scheme when we come to visit your property.
A landlord that lets their property with us said: 'We've been dealing with the Private Renting Team for many years now and we've always found them very approachable, down to earth and helpful. We've met some lovely people, both staff and tenants. There's always been someone at the end of the phone to help.'
Get help to rent out your property
If you're interested in letting your property, would like to find out what we can offer and how our schemes might work for you, contact us and we'll get back to you.
What happens after you contact us
Step 1
We'll contact you to talk about the property that you have to let. We'll look at what you want from a tenant and if our scheme will suit you.
Step 2
We'll visit the property to:
- check your safety certificates
- look at the general condition of your property, including the furniture and fittings
- talk to you about your responsibilities as a landlord
Step 3
We'll introduce you to a potential tenant or occupant.
Step 4
If you're happy with the tenant, we'll get them signed up to a tenancy agreement with you.
Step 5
We'll give you:
- written details of everything agreed
- photographs from the tenancy commencement
- legal information about the tenancy
- a copy of the tenancy agreement
- helpful information sheets for maintaining the tenancy
These documents will either be given to you when you sign up or shortly afterwards.
Refugee resettlement scheme
We also run the Bristol refugee resettlement scheme which can give you guaranteed monthly rent payments.