Landlords
Guaranteed Rent, without the small print
A fixed rent every month regardless of voids or arrears. Genuinely valuable. And we'll be straight about what the trade is.
The short answer
Guaranteed Rent means Rowe & Hart pays you a fixed monthly rent whether your property is occupied or not. The figure sits below full market rent: that gap is the openly stated price of certainty, and you see both numbers in writing before deciding.
What certainty buys you
Fixed monthly income
An agreed amount paid every month: occupied or empty, paid or unpaid.
No void anxiety
Gaps between tenancies stop being your financial problem.
No chasing
Arrears, reminders and awkward conversations move to our side of the table.
Hands-off condition care
Inspections and agreed return-condition terms are written into the contract.
Want the fuller picture, including the questions to ask any provider? Read Guaranteed Rent, explained honestly in the Journal.
Guaranteed Rent or Full Management?
The honest comparison. One buys certainty, the other usually nets more over the year. Which is right depends on you, not us.
| Guaranteed Rent | Full Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly income | Fixed figure, agreed in writing, below full market rent | Market rent, minus the agreed management fee |
| Void periods | Our problem. You are paid regardless | Your income pauses until the next tenancy |
| Arrears | Our problem | Chased professionally, but the risk stays yours |
| Compliance & repairs | Handled during the term, as set out in the agreement | Handled for you; costs approved by you |
| Usually right when | Predictability matters most: portfolios, overseas owners, fixed outgoings | Your property lets easily and you can absorb the occasional gap |
We quote both routes with real figures for your property, in writing, and tell you plainly which side of the line you are on.
How it starts
01
The conversation
Property, condition, your timeline and what certainty is worth to you.
02
A written illustration
The guaranteed figure beside the realistic market rent. Both numbers, no pressure.
03
Agreement and checks
Plain-English contract, break clauses both ways, licensing and lender points confirmed.
04
Your first payment
From the agreed start date, the standing order begins. Occupied or not.
Common questions
Why is the guaranteed figure below market rent?
Because you're transferring risk: voids, arrears and collection all become our problem. The gap between market rent and the guaranteed figure is the transparent price of that certainty. Never a hidden fee.
Who actually lives in my property?
Private, fully referenced tenants that we find, check and manage. Your agreement is with R&H Accommodations Ltd, so you never deal with the occupiers directly: referencing, day-to-day management and any problems are ours to handle.
How long are guaranteed rent agreements?
From one to five years, agreed to suit the property, with a twelve-month minimum. Break provisions for both sides are written plainly into the contract.
Who pays the bills if the property sits empty?
We do. During any empty period inside the term your rent keeps arriving, and council tax and utilities are our responsibility, not yours. An empty month costs you nothing.
What condition will my property come back in?
The condition it was handed over in, fair wear and tear excepted, checked against the full photographic inventory we prepare on day one. The paperwork protects both sides.
What if the occupiers refuse to leave?
That is our problem, not yours. If occupiers ever have to be removed, we run the legal process and pay its costs. You are never left chasing tenants you did not choose.
Who is responsible for gas, electrical and EPC compliance during the term?
Statutory duties attach to the property and don't disappear under any agreement. Ours sets out in writing who arranges what: in practice we keep certificates current day to day during the term, and you see the paperwork. Anyone offering guaranteed rent who is vague on this point is leaving you exposed.
Do I need to tell my mortgage lender or insurer?
Often, yes. Buy-to-let mortgage terms and landlord insurance policies can require consent for particular letting arrangements, and licensing schemes in boroughs like Newham are wide-reaching. We flag all three checks before anything is signed, and the current licensing position is always confirmed with the council, never assumed.
Is guaranteed rent right for every landlord?
No. If your property lets easily and you can absorb the occasional void, Full Management usually nets you more. We'll tell you honestly which side of that line you're on.
Get a written illustration for your property
Bespoke figures, in writing, before any commitment. And an honest steer if Full Management would serve you better.