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Guaranteed rent for landlords
A fixed monthly rent for an agreed term, with the day-to-day running of the property taken on by Lionsmead. Everything is set out in writing before you commit.
In brief
Lionsmead agrees to pay you a fixed monthly rent for an agreed term and takes on tenancy management during that term. You get a predictable figure you can plan around, in return for a rent that is usually below what you might achieve by letting and managing the property yourself.
Every property is assessed individually. The figures and terms below are agreed per property and confirmed in your written agreement. Please read it carefully and take independent legal advice before signing.
| What is guaranteed | A fixed monthly rent, stated in your agreement and paid on the agreed date for the length of the term, subject to its conditions. |
|---|---|
| For how long | A fixed term agreed for each property and set out in writing before you commit. |
| What we take on | Day-to-day management of the property and occupants during the term, as set out in the agreement. |
| Conditions | The property must meet the required safety and letting standards at the start, for example gas, electrical and fire safety, and you must have any consent your lender or lease requires. |
| What usually stays with you | Typically your mortgage, buildings insurance and major structural repairs. Your agreement lists exactly who is responsible for what. |
| Ending the agreement | At the end of the term, or earlier only in the circumstances the agreement sets out. |
What's changing for landlords
The private rented sector is going through its biggest reform in a generation. Most of these changes add administration, cost or risk to running a tenancy yourself.
During the agreement, we take on day-to-day management of the property, so much of this becomes our work rather than yours. Your tax position remains your own, so speak to your accountant about the tax changes.
- Making Tax Digital beginsQuarterly digital reporting for landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, falling to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
- Renters' Rights Act takes effectSection 21 abolished. Tenancies become rolling, possession needs a Section 8 ground, rent can rise only once a year, and civil penalties are higher.
- Landlord database opensMandatory registration of landlords and properties, phased in region by region until late 2027. The fee is £65 a year per property.
- Higher tax on property incomeRates rise to 24%, 44% and 49%, following the 28 October 2026 Budget (subject to legislation).
- 2028Landlord ombudsmanMembership expected to become mandatory and landlord-funded.
- EPC C minimumRented homes must reach an energy rating of C, up from E today.
Summary for landlords in England as at October 2026. Tax rates shown apply in England and Northern Ireland; Scotland and Wales may differ. Dates marked as expected may change. General information, not legal or tax advice.
What landlords ask first
What is guaranteed rent?
Guaranteed rent is an arrangement where Lionsmead agrees to pay you a fixed monthly rent for an agreed term, and takes on the day-to-day management of the property during that term. The amount, term and conditions are set out in a written agreement before you commit.
Is the rent paid even if the property is empty?
The point of the arrangement is that your rent does not depend on the property being occupied. Exactly what is guaranteed, and in what circumstances, is stated in your agreement, so read it carefully and take your own advice.
Will I receive full market rent?
Usually the guaranteed figure is below the full market rent you might achieve by letting the property yourself, because it reflects the management, voids and risk we take on. We'll show you the figure before you decide.
Do I need my lender's or freeholder's consent?
Possibly. Many mortgages and leases have conditions about how a property can be let. Check your mortgage terms and lease, and get consent where needed, before you sign.
What remains my responsibility?
This depends on the agreement. Typically, owners keep responsibility for the mortgage, buildings insurance and major structural repairs. Your agreement will list who is responsible for what.
How does the agreement end?
At the end of the agreed term, or earlier only in the circumstances set out in the agreement. We'll explain the ending and break terms before you sign.
Tell us about your property
A few basics are enough for us to say whether it's likely to be suitable. We'll then call to talk through terms.