Across you will find relevant blog posts, related to the social housing crisis, to give more information about how you can use your buy-to-let property to alleviate the social housing crisis.
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How does Elliot Leigh support the social housing crisis?
The social housing crisis is a pressing issue that is affecting more than half a million families in England who are on the waiting list for a home. With local authorities failing to keep up with demand, we’ve seen an expansion of the private rented sector.
How Can Landlords Support The Social Housing Crisis?
The social housing crisis is a pressing issue that is affecting more than half a million families in England who are on the waiting list for a home. With local authorities failing to keep up with demand, we’ve seen an expansion of the private rented sector.
Consider 'guaranteed rent' before selling up and support your local housing crisis
At Elliot Leigh, we have been working in partnership with local authorities across London and the Southeast for more than 20 years helping to house social tenants, and the stock levels are at the lowest they have ever been.
Homelessness on the rise as social temporary accommodation runs out
A report investigation by ITV News has stated that the UK housing crisis is worsening, due to the lack of properties available for social housing. It's now become an even bigger problem now that temporary accommodation is running out.
Over 100,000 UK households in temporary accommodation
An alarming 100,000+ households are residing in temporary housing in the UK, doubling the total recorded in 2010/2011. This surge has not only resulted in numerous people enduring substandard living conditions but has also imposed a significant financial burden on local councils.
What do we do?
At Elliot Leigh, we offer a hassle-free, seamless service, that maximises your investment and minimises the day-to-day problems that comes with managing properties and tenants.
Guaranteed Rent
Our Guaranteed Rent Scheme provides the vital link between the private and public sectors to allow Local Authorities to provide the social housing they are desperately in need of. We work closely with over 20 Local Authorities across London and Essex to provide temporary accommodation to those in need whilst providing our Landlords with a Guaranteed monthly income, independent of whether the tenant is up to date on payments.
Why Elliot Leigh?
High Rental Rates
For over 20 years we have worked in partnership with local authorities and housing associations. So not only are we able to achieve the best possible rent, but also the best possible service.
Maintenance Included
We have a number of in-house specialist contractors such as gas safe engineers and electricians to minimise landlord costs. Plus we have numerous multi trade operatives, painters and cleaners who are all qualified and experienced in their relevant field.
A Certified Company
We have been awarded IS9001:2015 / IS0 14001:2015 and are members of the Property Redress Scheme, ensuring that our service is regarded as excellent and continues to improve.