Guaranteed income for private landlords

We’ve been leasing properties from private landlords since 2003 and many of our original landlords are still with us. As the demand for properties in Luton has increased, we’re looking to work with even more landlords to accommodate local people.

Expert property management for FREE

If you lease your property to us, we’ll let it out and manage it on your behalf. You’ll get a free property management service that’s both professional and hassle-free and offers all the following benefits:

  • Long leases (2-3 years) on all types of properties
  • Guaranteed monthly payments paid in advance – even if the property (or a room in it) is empty or the customer hasn’t paid their rent
  • An experienced housing management team
  • In-house repairs and maintenance service
  • In-house cleaning and gardening services
  • A comprehensive inventory with digital photographs
  • Property returned in good condition
  • No hidden fees

As well as letting properties for customers to live in alone or as part of a couple or family, we also lease properties for use as shared houses. They’re known as houses in multiple occupation or HMOs. In an HMO, the customer rents a bedroom with access to communal facilities and we manage the whole property, including taking responsibility for the bills.

What we’re looking for

Homes

  • An unfurnished property suitable for a single person, couple or family to live in
  • Good state of repair and decoration
  • Meets legal requirements and standards
  • Kitchen to include cooker and fridge freezer
  • Floor coverings and basic curtains throughout

Homes in multiple occupation (HMOs)

  • A property divided into individual habitable rooms with shared facilities
  • Good state of repair and decoration
  • Meets legal requirements and standards
  • Meets fire safety standards
  • Furnished bedrooms
  • Kitchen to include cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine, toaster and kettle
  • Floor coverings and basic curtains throughout

The paperwork you’ll need to provide

Homes

  • Proof of ownership, including Land Registry Title Deed
  • Landlord insurance
  • Gas safety certificate
  • Electrical safety certificate
  • Energy performance certificate
  • Asbestos survey

Homes in multiple occupation (HMOs)

  • Proof of ownership, including Land Registry Title Deed
  • Planning permission (if your property has 7 or more bedrooms)
  • HMO licence (if it falls under mandatory licencing law)
  • Landlord insurance
  • Gas safety certificate
  • Electrical safety certificate
  • Energy performance certificate
  • Asbestos survey
  • Fire certificate

Six steps to letting with Squared

Step 1: Contact us

We’ll book an appointment to view your property when it suits you best. We’ll also give you all the information you need about our wide range of property management services.

Step 2: Paperwork

If we think we can let your property, we’ll help you decide which of our services are right for you and take you through the relevant paperwork and checks.

Step 3: Survey

A member of our team will visit your property to ensure it meets our standards for letting. If it needs any alterations or improvements, we will advise you.

Step 4: Inspection

We’ll do a final inspection of your property and check we have all the necessary paperwork. We’ll then compile a comprehensive photographic inventory and collect the keys.

Step 5: Letting

All of our customers are nominated by Luton Borough Council and your contract will begin the day the customer(s) move in. Your guaranteed payments will also start from this date.

Step 6: Management

A member of our Landlord Services team will be assigned to look after your property and manage the tenancy. They’ll be your main point of contact and will do regular inspections and update you on anything you need to know.

To find out more about our hassle-free letting and property management services, please get in touch.

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