How Our Guaranteed Rent & Company Let Service Works For Landlords & Letting Agents

We work with landlords and letting agents who want reliable, long‑term income without the usual tenant hassle. Below you’ll find clear answers to the most common questions we get from landlords and agents about how our company let / guaranteed rent model works.

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Information For Landlords

  • We are a professional property company. We rent properties from landlords on a long‑term company let basis.

    In simple terms:

    • You rent your property to our company

    • We pay you an agreed fixed rent every month

    • We then manage and host our own vetted professional occupants in the property

    • We look after the day‑to‑day management, cleaning and minor maintenance

    You stay the owner. We become your tenant and take on the work.

  • No. This is not informal subletting.

    We use a proper company let agreement where:

    • You give written consent for our company to occupy and manage the property

    • The agreement clearly explains how the property will be used

    • You know exactly who is responsible for rent, bills and maintenance

    Everything is transparent and in writing. You are not handing your property to a random tenant who then secretly sublets.

  • In our experience, landlords mainly worry about damage and misuse. We protect your property by:

    • Only placing people on corporate and professional work assignments

    • Carrying out regular cleaning and inspections

    • Responding quickly to any issues reported

    • Using clear house rules and guest terms

    • Keeping the property in “show home” condition to protect our own reputation

    You can also:

    • Keep your existing landlord insurance (with the correct wording for a company let)

    • Add any reasonable property standards into the agreement

    We treat your property like a business asset, not just a rental.

  • Your contract is with our company, not with individual occupants.

    That means:

    • We are responsible for paying your rent

    • We are responsible for day‑to‑day management

    • We are your single point of contact

    If there is ever an issue with an occupant, we deal with it. You do not have to chase multiple tenants or guests.

  • The agreement is structured to protect you.

    If we failed to pay:

    • We would be in breach of contract

    • You would have the right to take back possession of the property in line with the agreement

    • You are not stuck for months in the same way you can be with a non‑paying residential tenant

    We are strongly incentivised to pay on time and keep the relationship working. Our business only works if our landlords are paid and happy.

  • We typically house:

    • Professionals working in the area

    • Contractors on short to medium‑term projects

    • Corporate and relocation clients

    • Occasionally families between moves

    We do not run party houses or high‑risk lets. Our business model depends on quiet, respectful occupants and well‑kept properties.

    We remain fully responsible for:

    • Vetting and managing all occupants

    • Enforcing house rules

    • Ensuring the property is respected

  • We usually offer:

    • A minimum term of 2–5 years

    • With sensible break clauses for both sides

    This gives you:

    • Long‑term certainty of income

    • No regular tenant changeovers

    • Less wear and tear from constant move‑ins and move‑outs

    We can discuss the exact term and structure to suit your situation.

  • We keep it simple:

    • You remain responsible for structural and major items
      (roof, boiler replacement, electrics, etc.)

    • We handle day‑to‑day minor maintenance and wear‑and‑tear issues
      (small repairs, call‑outs, basic fixes)

    Because we are in the property regularly, we usually spot and deal with small issues before they become big problems.

  • Most landlords we work with want three things: certainty, simplicity and safety.

    With our model you get:

    • Fixed, guaranteed rent every month

    • No voids for the length of the agreement

    • No tenant‑finding fees or re‑letting hassle

    • No late‑night calls from tenants

    • Regular cleaning and inspections

    • A single, professional company as your tenant

    You keep ownership and long‑term capital growth, while we handle the day‑to‑day.

  • Yes.

    We are very happy to work through your existing letting agent.

    Typical options:

    • Your agent introduces us as a corporate tenant

    • They can stay involved and manage the relationship if you prefer

    • They can continue to earn their agreed fees

    We are not here to cut agents out. We want to be the easiest, most reliable tenant your agent deals with.

  • We are mainly looking for:

    • Well‑presented 2–5 bed houses and flats

    • In safe, accessible areas

    • Close to transport links, business hubs or hospitals

    • With good, clean bathrooms and kitchens

    If you are unsure whether your property is suitable, we are happy to give you honest feedback.

  • Very simple:

    1. Initial chat
      We discuss your property, your goals and whether our model is a good fit.

    2. Property visit
      We view the property and confirm suitability.

    3. Offer & agreement
      We agree the rent, term and responsibilities, then issue a clear written agreement.

    4. Start date
      We take over, you start receiving fixed rent each month.

    You can contact us on:

    Telephone: +44 7984 452424
    Email: enquiries@arestastay.co.uk
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Information For
Letting Agents

We work with letting agents as a reliable corporate tenant. Our aim is to make your life easier, not harder. Below are answers to the most common questions agents ask us.

  • No. We actively want to work with agents. In practice:

    • You introduce us to suitable landlords and properties
    • We become the corporate tenant
    • You can remain involved and continue to earn your fees, if agreed with the landlord

    We are not a traditional tenant trying to bypass you. We are a professional company looking for long term relationships with good agents.

  • Not if we structure it correctly.

    Common setups:

    • You charge your normal tenant find fee for introducing us as a corporate tenant
    • You can also charge ongoing management fees if you continue to manage the relationship for the landlord
    • We are happy to agree a clear structure so everyone is rewarded fairly

    We want you to see us as one of your best, most reliable tenants.

  • We use a company let / corporate let agreement where:

    • Your landlord client rents the property to our company
    • We pay an agreed fixed rent each month
    • The agreement clearly sets out responsibilities for rent, bills and maintenance

    You stay in control of the paperwork and can use your own corporate let template, or we can work with a version you are comfortable with.

  • We typically place:

    • Professionals working locally
    • Contractors on projects
    • Corporate and relocation clients
    • Occasionally families between moves

    We do not run party houses. Our model depends on quiet, respectful occupants and well maintained properties.
    We remain responsible for vetting, managing and enforcing house rules.

  • In practice, agents find our properties are kept to a higher standard than a normal let because:

    • We arrange regular cleaning and inspections
    • We deal with minor maintenance quickly
    • We need the property to stay in “show home” condition for our own business

    You are welcome to carry out your usual inspections if you are managing on behalf of the landlord.

  • We keep it simple:

    • Landlord remains responsible for major items (roof, boiler replacement, electrics, etc.)
    • We handle day to day minor issues and call outs
    • If you manage the property, we can route everything through you so you stay in the loop

    Our goal is to reduce your workload, not increase it.

  • Our contract is with the landlord (often via you), not with individual occupants.

    If we failed to pay:
    • We would be in breach of the company let agreement
    • The landlord would have the right to take back possession in line with that agreement
    • You are not stuck in the same way you can be with a non‑paying AST tenant

    Our business only works if we pay on time and keep both landlords and agents happy.

  • We are mainly interested in:

    • 2–5 bed houses and flats
    • In good, safe areas
    • Close to transport links, business hubs or hospitals
    • With modern, clean kitchens and bathrooms

    If you are unsure whether a listing is suitable, send it over and we will give you quick, honest feedback.

  • Agents usually care about three things: fees, time and risk.

    Working with us can help with all three:
    • You get a reliable, long term corporate tenant
    • Fewer voids and re‑lets for your landlord client
    • You can still earn tenant find and/or management fees
    • Far fewer day to day tenant problems and complaints
    • A single professional point of contact instead of multiple tenants
    • Properties are kept clean and well presented, which reflects well on your agency

    In short, we aim to be the easiest tenant on your books and help you keep your landlords happy for the long term.