How guaranteed rent works

How Guaranteed Rent Works for Landlords

From your first enquiry to your first monthly payment, here is exactly what happens when a Greater Manchester landlord works with Sapphire Living Care. You see the proposed rent, term and responsibilities in writing before you commit to anything.

Agreed monthly rent Covered void periods Terms of up to 5 years No obligation to proceed

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Row of traditional UK houses of the kind landlords submit for guaranteed rent

The short answer

What Is a Guaranteed Rent Agreement?

A guaranteed rent agreement is a contract in which Sapphire Living Care pays you an agreed monthly rent for a fixed term, whether or not every room is occupied at the time.

Sapphire Living Care then manages the housing arrangement: placing residents, handling resident-related matters and coordinating day-to-day property issues. Your payment comes from your contract with Sapphire Living Care, not from any individual resident or council.

✓You agree the figure first. The proposed rent and term are set out before you sign.

✓Voids are covered. The agreed rent continues during covered void periods.

✓Responsibilities are written down. The agreement sets out who handles what.

Step by step

Six Steps From Enquiry to Monthly Rent

Every property is different, so timings depend on its condition, compliance position and availability. The order of steps does not change.

Send the Property Details

Tell us the postcode, bedroom count, availability and current condition using the short form or by phone. It takes about two minutes.

Suitability Review

We check the property against current housing demand and our core requirements: 3+ bedrooms, EPC D or above, safe and habitable, in Greater Manchester.

Property Assessment

If it looks like a fit, we review the property in more detail, usually including a visit, and identify any work or compliance points that need addressing.

Proposed Terms

We set out the proposed monthly rent, agreement length and the split of responsibilities. You can take time to review them and take your own advice.

Agreement and Handover

If you decide to go ahead, the agreement is signed, the start date is confirmed and the property is prepared for its intended housing use.

Monthly Rent and Management

You receive the agreed rent according to the contract, including covered void periods, while Sapphire Living Care manages the housing arrangement.

Who does what

What We Handle, and What the Agreement Sets Out

The signed agreement is the final word on responsibilities. Read it, ask questions, and take your own advice before signing.

Agreed in writing before you sign

Handled by Sapphire Living Care

The monthly rent figure and payment terms

Paying the agreed monthly rent under the contract

The agreement length, up to five years

Covering the agreed rent during covered void periods

How repairs and maintenance are split

Finding and placing residents within our housing model

Insurance and compliance certificate requirements

Resident-related housing management and contact

What happens at the end of the term

Coordinating day-to-day property matters

Sapphire Living Care does not take on every statutory or structural landlord responsibility by default. Exact payment, void cover and responsibilities are governed by the signed property agreement.

Be ready

What Helps Your Property Move Faster

None of these are needed to make an enquiry, but having them ready shortens the assessment.

Gas Safety Certificate

A current certificate if the property has gas appliances.

EICR

A current Electrical Installation Condition Report.

EPC

An Energy Performance Certificate, ideally rated D or above.

HMO Licence

If the property is already licensed as an HMO, the licence details.

Lender & Insurer

Your mortgage and insurance terms, so consent can be checked early.

Step one

Start With Your Property Details

Answer four short questions. If your property fits current requirements, our team will review it and explain the next step.

Takes about 2 minutes
No obligation to proceed
Response within 1 hour during business hours
Suitable 3+ bedroom properties considered

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2m Quick landlord property checkFour short questions. No obligation.

Are you the landlord? Step 1 of 4

Are you the landlord or property owner?

This service is for property owners only.

Yes, I own the property

No, I am acting on behalf of the owner

This service is for property owners only. Please ask the landlord to contact us directly on 0161 524 2745 or admin@sapphireliving.co.uk

Is the property vacant or available soon?

We work best with properties available within the next 3 months.

Vacant now

Available within 1 month

Available within 2 to 3 months

Currently tenanted, exploring options

How many bedrooms does the property have?

We are actively looking for 4 bed HMO properties across Greater Manchester.

1 bedroom

2 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

4 bedrooms

5 bedrooms or more

Where shall we send your guaranteed figure?

We will be in touch within 1 hour during business hours.

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✓

We have got your details.

Expect a call or email from the Sapphire Living Care team within 1 hour during business hours with your guaranteed monthly figure.

Process questions

Questions About the Process

More answers on payments, leases, mortgages and repairs are in the full landlord FAQs.

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Do I have to commit before I see the rent figure?

No. Sapphire Living Care sets out the proposed monthly rent, agreement length and responsibilities before you decide whether to proceed. There is no obligation after the initial review.

How is the guaranteed rent figure worked out?

The figure depends on the property's location, bedroom count, layout, condition, availability and intended use. Each property is assessed individually rather than given a fixed percentage of market rent.

Will someone visit the property?

Where a property looks like a potential fit, it is usually reviewed in more detail, which can include a visit, so any required work or compliance points can be identified before terms are proposed.

What happens at the end of the agreement?

What happens at the end of the term is set out in the signed agreement. Discuss renewal, hand-back condition and notice arrangements before you sign so the position is clear from the start.

Is the rent guaranteed by the council?

No. Sapphire Living Care's guaranteed rent is not council-backed or council-guaranteed. Your payment rights come from the contract you sign with Sapphire Living Care. Any Housing Benefit or local authority arrangements for residents are separate from your contractual payment terms.

Ready to See What Your Property Could Receive?

Send the basic details. We will review the location, bedrooms, condition and availability, then explain the next step and the proposed terms where the property is suitable.

Get My Guaranteed Rent Figure → Call 0161 524 2745

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