Property Links

Property Links matches people facing homelessness with private landlords looking for long-term tenants.

Unlike many letting schemes, we don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. We tailor our support for each tenant, based upon their needs.

Property Links scheme benefits for landlords

• It’s free - no finder’s fee, or commission.
• You retain full control over your property.
• Income assessments completed on potential tenants.
• A housing assessment.
• Full photographic inventory at the start of the tenancy.
• Assistance for tenants to claim housing benefit, or universal credit.
• Support with paperwork.
• Support, advice and signposting to reduce disagreements between landlords and tenants.
• No obligation to take the tenant.
• Regular tenancy inspections during the first 12 months.

Landlord’s obligations

Properties must be free of risks, which could pose a danger to tenants, or visitors and must meet the following criteria:

• Have a current gas safety certificate, if there is gas in the property.
• Have an electrical safety check, carried out by a qualified and competent person.
• The property must be in a reasonable physical condition
• Any furniture provided must meet fire safety standards
• You must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) unless the property is listed. The EPC rating must not be below Band E
• You must provide at least one smoke alarm on each floor of the property
• You must provide a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation that contains a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers).
• You must have a current buildings insurance policy
• You must provide proof of property ownership.
• You must place any cash deposit into an approved deposit protection scheme.
• You must provide your tenants with a ‘How to Rent’ booklet.

Are you a landlord? Are you tired of paying letting fees? Would you like a free, tailor made service matching tenants and landlords?

Contact Eden Property Links on the details below about Property Links, our private rented accommodation scheme.