In the Press
Rent-to-let
Published: November 20, 2009
Tom Nicholson, ofounder of Fixed Rent, has been running a guaranteed rental scheme in North West London since August 2008. He says: "Fixed Rent's clients...are happy to accept slightly less than the market rate for their property in return for a guaranteed rental income, even in periods when their property is vacant."
Street wise Rollercoaster rental market gives landlords a headache
Published: November 20, 2009
One possible refuge for landlords in these unpredictable times is to seek out a fixed-rate deal. One company, Fixed Rent, guarantees landlords a fixed rate for three years, regardless of void periods and market fluctations.
'Rent to let' concept on rise
Published: November 2009
"Landlords are expanding their portfolios of properties to let by leasing from other landlords and then sub letting according to Fixed Rent. The company claims the method is flourishing across the country as property investors choose 'rent-to-let' over buy-to-let.
Tenant? It's not my problem
Published: August 21, 2009
"It’s no secret that buy-to-let landlords have suffered over the course of the year but one property entrepreneur believes he has the answer with his rent- to-let concept. Tom Nicholson, founder of one- year-old property letting company Fixed Rent (www.fixedrent.co.uk), organises guaranteed income for property landlords and then sub-lets the space at a profit. The deal gives peace of mind to those who need the certainty of rent and allows would-be landlords the chance to manage property without having to stump up the initial capital."
Hedge your bets against everything
Published: June 21, 2009
"Landlords worried that they face having vacant properties on their hands in coming months are increasingly opting for fixed rental-income plans from estate agents and lettings firms. For example Fixed Rent recently paid £1,425 a month for a two-bedroom period conversion in Maida Vale, west London, guaranteed for three years.
The owner had previously advertised the flat for £1,495, so was getting a lower income - but the management firm takes the risk that the property might remain empty."