Response 3871445

Response to request for information

Reference

3871445

Response date

30 December 2025

Request

1. Use of Private Landlords
   1. Does the council currently lease residential or commercial properties from private landlords or companies?
   2. If yes, what property types are accepted (e.g., single lets, HMOs, flats, blocks, B&Bs, hotels, conversions)?
   3. Does the council accept properties outside its borough?
2. Lease Terms & Requirements
   1. What are the standard lease terms (length, break clauses, renewal options)?
   2. Does the council offer FRI leases or guaranteed rent?
   3. What minimum standards/certifications are required (e.g., EPC, fire safety, HMO licensing)?
3. Rental Pricing
   1. What rent levels does the council typically pay?
   2. Please provide the typical ranges by property type.
   3. How are rents calculated (e.g., market comparison, internal formula, LHA rates)?
   4. Are any incentives or refurbishment contributions offered?
4. Unit Requirements
   1. What is the minimum number of units the council will consider (single units vs. multi-unit blocks)?
   2. Are there preferred unit sizes (1–3 bed)?
5. Tenant Use & Support
   1. What tenant groups are placed in leased properties (e.g., homeless households, temporary accommodation, care leavers, asylum seekers)?
   2. Does the council provide any support or management services within these placements?
6. Current Demand & Process
   1. Is the council currently seeking new landlords or property providers?
   2. Which property types are most needed?
   3. What is the onboarding/procurement process?
   4. Please provide any available guidance or standard agreements.
7. Current Portfolio
   1. How many properties does the council currently lease from private landlords?
   2. Please provide a breakdown by property type.
   3. What is the average occupancy rate?
8. Contact Details
   1. Please provide the relevant department/officer responsible for private sector leasing or temporary accommodation procurement, with email and phone contact.

Response

1. Use of Private Landlords
   1. Does the council currently lease residential or commercial properties from private landlords or companies? No
   2. If yes, what property types are accepted (e.g., single lets, HMOs, flats, blocks, B&Bs, hotels, conversions)? Not applicable
   3. Does the council accept properties outside its borough? No
2. Lease Terms & Requirements
   1. What are the standard lease terms (length, break clauses, renewal options)? Not applicable
   2. Does the council offer FRI leases or guaranteed rent? No
   3. What minimum standards/certifications are required (e.g., EPC, fire safety, HMO licensing)? Not applicable
3. Rental Pricing
   1. What rent levels does the council typically pay? Not applicable
   2. Please provide the typical ranges by property type. Not applicable
   3. How are rents calculated (e.g., market comparison, internal formula, LHA rates)? Not applicable
   4. Are any incentives or refurbishment contributions offered? Not applicable
4. Unit Requirements
   1. What is the minimum number of units the council will consider (single units vs. multi-unit blocks)? Not applicable
   2. Are there preferred unit sizes (1–3 bed)? Not applicable
5. Tenant Use & Support
   1. What tenant groups are placed in leased properties (e.g., homeless households, temporary accommodation, care leavers, asylum seekers)? Not applicable
   2. Does the council provide any support or management services within these placements? Not applicable
6. Current Demand & Process
   1. Is the council currently seeking new landlords or property providers? No
   2. Which property types are most needed? Not applicable
   3. What is the onboarding/procurement process? Not applicable
   4. Please provide any available guidance or standard agreements. Not applicable
7. Current Portfolio
   1. How many properties does the council currently lease from private landlords?  None
   2. Please provide a breakdown by property type. Not applicable
   3. What is the average occupancy rate? Not applicable
8. Contact Details
   1. Please provide the relevant department/officer responsible for private sector leasing or temporary accommodation procurement, with email and phone contact. 

      Donna Dwyer

      ddwyer@rushcliffe.gov.uk