The Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme was set up in October 2007 to help meet the ongoing demand for social housing in the borough. It has proved a successful way of working with private landlords to provide a supply of good quality accommodation to tackle changing housing pressures in Swindon.
Please note, due to the overwhelming response, we have now reached our target for PSL properties. Therefore, at present, we do not require any more properties. However, please check this space, where we will let you know of any changes to the current situation.
Each month we guarantee to pay the following fees:
| Property Size | Rental |
|---|---|
| Self Contained Studio Flat | £385 |
| One Bedroomed Flat | £465 |
| Two Bedroomed Flat | £535 |
| One Bedroomed House | £475 |
| Two Bedroomed House | £550 |
| Three Bedroomed House | £575 |
| Four Bedroomed House | £625 |
With the changing demand for all types of properties, the Council cannot guarantee that your property will be leased. Primarily the Council will seek to lease vacant properties from Landlords so that it has total control of which tenants are placed in those properties. However, in certain circumstances the Council MAY be willing to lease some already tenanted properties. YOU MUST first seek confirmation from the PSL Team (details below) whether a tenanted property can be accepted onto the PSL Scheme. You are advised to obtain this approval BEFORE you incur any costs in progressing your application.
This will depend upon demand. However, as a general rule the Council does not lease the following types of properties:
Please contact the PSL Team (details below) if your property is within this category to ask if your property can be accepted onto the PSL Scheme.
To join the scheme you can download an Application Form and Full Information Pack below, or alternatively please contact the Private Sector Leasing (PSL) Team on 01793 464493 if you would like these sent in the post.You can also contact us by email at: aboatwright@swindon.gov.uk Link
The Full Information Pack explains what our requirements are for
If you would like to discuss any of these please contact the PSL Team on 01793 464493. You can also contact us by email at: aboatwrightswindon.gov.uk
Step 1: Download the Application Form and Full Information Pack or request these in the post.
Step 2: If you have a mortgage on your property then YOU MUST obtain your Lenders Consent in writing. Please read the information pack carefully as this contains important information.
Step 3: You must provide us with your Building Insurance details.
You are advised to ensure you can provide these documents first, as you will probably have to pay for the following:
Step 4: You must provide us with a Survey confirming that the property meets our Property Standards.
Step 5: You must provide us with certificates for the Gas and Electricity supplies and apparatus to show that the property meets our Health & Safety standards. Please read the Full Information Pack for further details.
Step 6: Complete and return the application form to the PSL Team with all of the above documents.
Until we receive all of these documents we will be unable to process your application.
An officer will then contact you within 5 working days
Step 7: A final inspection by the PSL Team
Once all necessary works have been completed to make sure the property meets our Property Standards then please contact the PSL Team to arrange a final inspection by an Accommodation Officer.
Step 8: Sign The Lease
Finally, when all of the above stages are completed a member of the PSL Team will send you a lease agreement to sign and return to us. The Lease will then be legally completed at which time the Council will take possession of the property and you will start to receive rent payments. A copy of the standard Lease is available to view online.
Step 9: Prospective Tenants to view the property.
The PSL Team will carry out all of the arrangements for our prospective tenants to view the property and sign a tenancy with the Council.
Charter for Letting Agents and Private Sector Leasing
If you need further information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you would like to discuss any of these please contact the PSL Team on 01793 464493.You can also contact us by email at: aboatwright@swindon.gov.uk.Link
There is also a webpage for Landlords: Landlord Accreditation
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