The benefits of Private Sector Leasing (PSL)
- Guaranteed non-stop rent paid monthly
- Long term leases from 3 years upwards
- Free professional management service
- No commission, no agency fees and no legal fees
- Property returned to you dilapidation free (excluding fair wear and tear)
What is Private Sector Leasing?
Private Sector Leasing is a partnership between Orchard & Shipman and Local Authorities which provides landlords with the security of guaranteed rent paid on time, every month, and peace of mind from professional property management.
How does the scheme work?
Orchard & Shipman make the process of letting your property simple;
An experienced member of our property management team will visit your property to provide you with a rental valuation, the valuation given is the total payment you will receive from us each month. There are no additional legal fees to pay, no agency fees or ongoing monthly management fees.
Ensuring your property meets minimum lettable standards
We may ask you to complete some works to your property before we are able to lease it from you, these works will be to ensure that your property meets our minimum lettable standards, this may include for example the fitting of smoke alarms.
What do I need to provide as a landlord?
There is some essential paperwork you will need to provide before we can place a tenant in your property, this includes; consent from your lender or freeholder and safety certificates. Your property manager will advise you of the specific requirements in advance.
Paying your rent regularly each month
Once we have confirmed that your property has met our minimum lettable standards and we have received the relevant paperwork we can begin our contract with you. You will receive your rent regularly each month and the payment is guaranteed to you 52 weeks of the year whether or not there is a tenant in your property.
Property Urgently Required
1, 2, 3 and 4 bed property is urgently required across London and the South East of England. For more information and to benefit from PSL contact us direct or email us at enquiries@orchard-shipman.com.














