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Published: 30 June 2026

Location: South East England

Quick Answer

Total Housing Solutions offers near-guaranteed rent to South East landlords on 3 to 5 year corporate leases: the rent is paid because the housing provider's funding comes from local authority contracts, housing benefit, and government care packages. Fixed monthly income, no voids, outside the Renters' Rights Act because the tenant on your lease is a company, not an individual. Typical timeline: 28 days from first call to first payment, across Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.

South East Coverage

THS covers the London commuter belt. Occupants are placed by vetted housing associations, CICs, and supported living providers holding placement contracts across the following counties:

Surrey

Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Kingston

Kent

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Bromley corridors

East & West Sussex

Brighton, Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath

Hampshire

Winchester, Southampton, Basingstoke, Farnham

Berkshire

Reading, Windsor, Newbury, Maidenhead — THS's home county

Hertfordshire

St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Welwyn

Oxfordshire

Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot

Housing provider demand across the commuter belt is sustained because it is driven by local authority placement contracts, not market cycles. Your fixed figure is agreed at property assessment.

Why South East Landlords Choose THS

1. High Property Values Mean More to Protect

South East property values are among the highest outside London. At these levels, a single void period or protracted possession dispute costs thousands in lost rent and legal fees. A corporate lease converts that exposure into a fixed monthly income backed by government-funded provider income, protecting the single largest asset most landlords own.

2. Commuter Belt Tenant Churn Means More Voids on AST

The South East AST market is driven by professionals on rolling employment contracts, so tenancies turn over regularly, with weeks of void and re-letting fees between each one. A corporate lease eliminates this cycle entirely: THS pays through voids regardless of occupancy status.

3. RRA Exposure Is a Bigger Risk on High-Value South East Property

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to every AST tenancy in England. For South East landlords, the stakes are higher: contested possession can take months on properties with high mortgage commitments, creating serious cash flow risk. Corporate leases sit outside the RRA because the tenant on your lease is a company, not an individual, and the Act applies to individual tenancies.

4. Peace of Mind Across a Dispersed Portfolio

Many South East landlords hold 2+ properties across multiple counties: a flat in Guildford, a house in Reading, another in St Albans. Managing AST compliance, repairs, and tenant relations across different geographies becomes a part-time job. THS handles all of it centrally, so you receive one fixed payment per property, every month.

Real Case Study: Mr Taylor-Rowe, Reading, Berkshire

Property Portfolio: 4 properties, mix of terraces and semi-detached

Number of Properties

Previous Management

Self-managed, 5+ hours per week

Typical Void Loss Before

£800–£1,200 per void

Lease Term

5 years, all four properties

The Challenge

Managing four properties across different areas was consuming 5+ hours per week. Tenant turnover was high, void periods lasted 3–4 weeks each, and one tenant had been in arrears for six weeks, creating stress and unpredictability in cash flow.

The Solution: A 5-Year THS Corporate Lease

All four properties moved onto a 5-year corporate lease with THS. THS took over occupant management, maintenance coordination, and arrears handling. His income became predictable, arriving on the same day each month, regardless of occupancy. No monthly fees: THS earns on the sublease margin.

Calls About Any Property

Zero in 14 months

Void Loss Since

£0

Payment Pattern

Same day, every month

Time with THS

14 months and ongoing

Mr Taylor-Rowe's verdict: "I haven't had a single call about any of my properties in over 14 months. The rent arrives on the first of every month. That is it."

This and other landlord outcomes: our case studies page.

How the Rent Figure Works Across the South East

No rate card and no county-by-county price list. Your fixed figure is agreed at property assessment, set below the open-market ceiling in exchange for certainty and zero effort. Our calculator uses a conservative baseline of 85% of stated rental value for illustration; the exact number depends on the property and the provider placement it suits. What is fixed: the term (3 to 5 years), the payment date, and the figure itself once agreed.

Comparison: AST Landlord South East vs THS Corporate Lease

Aspect	AST Landlord (South East)	THS Corporate Lease
Monthly income	Variable — voids between tenancies	Fixed every month, backed by provider funding
RRA 2025 compliance	Your legal responsibility across all counties	Does not apply — the tenant is a company, not an individual
Void periods	Weeks of lost rent between tenancies	Zero — THS pays regardless
Who occupies	Individual tenants; short-term commuter churn	Occupants placed by a vetted housing association, CIC, or supported living provider — named before you sign
Letting agent fees	8–12% of rent plus re-letting fees	No separate management fees
Eviction / possession	Months of court process; your cost	THS's responsibility — your income continues
Portfolio management	Multiple agents, multiple relationships	One point of contact, one fixed payment

GHL FORM — PASTE EMBED CODE HERE

Form: Landlord Enquiry

South East Landlord FAQs

Does THS cover my county in the South East?

THS currently covers Surrey, Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. If your property is within the M25 commuter belt or close to a mainline London terminus, it is very likely within our coverage area. Call us on 0118 324 2323 to confirm your postcode.

Will rates be lower for South East properties than London?

The figure follows the property, not the region. Housing provider placement demand across the commuter belt is sustained, and your fixed figure is agreed at assessment, set below your open-market ceiling in exchange for certainty and zero effort. We quote a number, not a range.

How quickly can a South East property be placed on a corporate lease?

The typical timeline is 28 days from first call to first payment. The first call is diagnostic, not sales: 5 qualifying questions before any pitch, starting with how many properties you have and where they are.

Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to my South East property?

Yes, if it is let on an AST. The RRA 2025 applies to all AST tenancies in England, including every South East county, and Section 21 evictions are abolished nationwide. A corporate lease sits outside the Act for a precise legal reason: the tenant on your lease is a company, not an individual, and the Act applies to individual tenancies. The occupants themselves are housed and supported by the placing provider.

Who occupies South East properties under a THS lease?

Occupants are placed by a vetted housing association, CIC, or supported living provider holding local authority placement contracts. We name the provider before anything is signed. Their funding comes from local authority contracts, housing benefit, and government care packages, which is what makes the rent near-guaranteed.

Will my mortgage lender permit a corporate lease in the South East?

Many mainstream buy-to-let lenders permit corporate leases, but terms vary by lender and product. THS verifies lender consent before any agreement is signed and flags any issues before you are committed to anything.

Can I still manage my own South East property whilst on a corporate lease?

No, and that's by design. If you want to stay hands-on, we're not the right fit, and we'll say that in the first call. Under a corporate lease you retain ownership and nothing else: you can inspect with notice and you keep buildings insurance and structural responsibility, but day-to-day management, maintenance, and occupant liaison all pass to THS. You receive your monthly payment. That is the product.

What happens at the end of the 3–5 year lease term?

At the end of the agreed lease term you have three options: renew the corporate lease, revert to direct AST management, or sell the property with or without the lease in place. THS contacts you before end of term to discuss your preferred route.

Get Your South East Fixed Rent Figure

Find out what your South East property qualifies for. Fixed income, no voids, outside the RRA framework. Typical timeline: 28 days from first call to first payment. The occupants will be placed by a housing association, CIC, or supported living provider, named before anything is signed.

Call Now: 0118 324 2323 Start Assessment

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About Total Housing Solutions

Total Housing Solutions structures corporate lease agreements between portfolio landlords and housing providers, with active coverage across London and the South East commuter belt, from our base in Winnersh, Berkshire. 50+ active long-term leases. £1.3M+ in guaranteed rent secured.

Under a full THS corporate lease you retain ownership and nothing else: property management, occupant matters, repair coordination, and compliance all sit with us.

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