🏘️ What Is the Blaenau Gwent Leasing Scheme?

This scheme allows private landlords to lease their properties to the local council for 5 to 20 years. In return, landlords receive:

  • ✅ Guaranteed monthly rent (at Local Housing Allowance rate - 10%)
  • 🛠️ Full property management by the council
  • 🧾 No direct contact with tenants required

🎯 What’s the Goal?

The scheme aims to:

  • Provide affordable, quality housing for people on low incomes or at risk of homelessness
  • Offer long-term, stable homes for tenants
  • Help reduce homelessness in the area
  • Bring empty properties back into life

🧰 What’s Included for Landlords?

  • 🔒 Guaranteed rent every month
  • 🧹 Full property management and maintenance
  • 🧾 Property returned in original condition (minus fair wear and tear)
  • 💷 Up to £5,000 grant to bring the property up to standard or improve energy efficiency
  • 🏚️ Up to £25,000 grant for long-term empty homes

🏡 Property Standards Required

To qualify, properties must:

  • Be structurally sound and free from damp
  • Have safe stairs and handrails
  • Include mains-powered smoke alarms on each floor
  • Have up-to-date gas and electrical safety certificates
  • Provide secure doors and windows

(Grants are available to help meet these standards)

Room Rate Rent amount Landlords would get per month over 5 year lease
Shared £269.10 £16,146.00
1 £292.50 £17,550.00
2 £385.94 £23,156.40
3 £439.80 £26,388.00
4 £583.39 £35,003.40

 

For further information please contact Chris Small on 01495 369736 or 07790544493 or email: christopher.small@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Landlord Information Document

Leasing Scheme Wales leaflet (Eng)          Leasing Scheme Wales leaflet (Cym)