Private landlords

If you are landlord with a property that you want to rent out, we have a number of landlord schemes that may be of interest to you.

Lease management

Do you have a property in the Bolton area which you would like to lease to us?

You could help to provide high quality, affordable and accessible properties to meet local housing demand.

We would be responsible for managing the property on your behalf and the tenancy agreement will be between the tenant and the us.

Some of the benefits of leasing your property through lease management are:

• guaranteed rental income for the term of the lease (usually 5 years)
• rent paid quarterly in advance (set at LHA rates)
• no void periods
• full tenancy management with no advertising or management fees
• tenants are educated and supported
• regular property inspections 
• long term security 
• safety checks including annual gas safety checks at no cost to you 
• we would be the main point of contact for the tenant 

Private rented support schemes

We also have initiatives available to support you in managing your properties and supporting the rehousing of Bolton residents.

Some of the benefits these schemes may include are:

• intense and flexible support from a housing navigator to support the client to sustain their tenancy
• possible rent top-up on LHA rates
• help with bonds, deposits and Help2Rent insurance
• affordability assessment for the tenant on any suitable property found (involving our money skills and advice service).
• help claiming benefits
• help to set up bills
• assist clients in accessing any other support services that they require
• ensure that the property meets a minimum property standard and that the property has undergone all required safety checks on furnishings and gas and electrical services
• carry out tenancy health checks at regular intervals throughout the tenancy

Incentives may vary depending on scheme and support needs.

If you are interested in working with us and supporting the people of Bolton, please contact by email for more information at housingservices@bolton.gov.uk.