Guaranteed Rent

Rent paid in full.
Every month.

Our guaranteed rent service is the simplest way to let a property — handing homeowners back their time, lifting the constant low-level worry, and delivering a truly passive, uninterrupted monthly income.

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What is Guaranteed Rent

We become
your tenant.

You let your property directly to Ekko — we become your tenant and your agent, rolled into one. The rent sits with us, not the people living there, so you get paid whether the property is occupied or empty. We place the occupiers, look after them, keep the property compliant, and run the day-to-day.

You own it. We run it. The rent lands in your account on the same day, in full, every month — for the length of the contract.

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How it works

You deal with us.
We deal with everything.

01 · Homeowner

You

Complete distance from operations. Receive guaranteed rent on a fixed date, regardless of occupancy.

02 · Your tenant

Us

Landlord on record

We sign as your tenant and absorb every operational responsibility — so nothing about the day-to-day ever reaches your desk.

Responsibilities we absorb
  • Tenancy management
  • Property management
  • All administration
  • Ensuring compliance
  • All legal notices and actions

By positioning ourselves between you and the occupier, we assume all day-to-day risk and administrative burden — and pay you the same figure, on the same date, every month.

Fully insured management
Indicative estimate

Your borough's rent range.
In thirty seconds.

We use your postcode to identify the borough — then show a broad indicative guaranteed rent range for that area. It's a starting point, not a property-specific valuation.

Indicative estimate

A broad, borough-based guaranteed rent range — based on your postcode area, not a property-specific valuation.

Used only to identify your borough — not for a property-specific valuation.

Why landlords choose it

Being a landlord is a job.
You didn't buy property to clock in.

Chasing rent, arranging repairs, juggling compliance — it adds up fast. Ekko signs as your tenant and runs the property end-to-end. You keep the asset and the income, we keep the workload.

No voids, ever

Rent is paid even when the property sits empty between occupiers. The risk is ours.

No tenant headaches

We place and manage the occupiers. You don't take the calls or chase the arrears.

Compliance handled

Gas, electrical, EPC, licensing, Right to Rent, deposit protection, Renters' Rights — we handle it all.

Predictable income

Same figure, same date, for 3–5 years. Easier to plan, easier to live with.

Zero fees

No setup costs, no management percentage, no renewal charges. The quoted rent is what lands.

One accountable party

One contract. One number to call. Total accountability sits with Ekko.

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Compliance headaches — removed

The stress of compliance,
handled.

Selective licensing, HMO rules, gas and electrical certificates, deposit protection, the new Renters' Rights regime — all of it sits with us. If a council inspector knocks, they're knocking on our door, not yours.

See how we keep you compliant
The process

Three steps.
Total certainty.

01
Speak to us

Call, email or send a postcode. We arrange a free valuation and inspection — you won't even have to leave your home.

02
Agree & sign

Once terms are agreed, we'll send across contracts for signing and onboard you and the property — all handled online.

03
Get paid

Rent lands in your account on completion of the contract signing. Same date, same figure, every month after.

What clients say

Guaranteed rent,
in the landlord's own words.

Client
David Kowalski
Portfolio landlord
Landlord★★★★★Verified review
Five years of guaranteed rent, paid on the 1st, every single month. I stopped checking. That's the highest compliment I can give an agent.
Walthamstow, E17 2-bed conversion flat60 months, zero voids
FAQ

The honest
answers.

Question we haven't answered? Ask us directly and we'll come straight back to you. Email theteam@ekkolondon.co.uk.

Will I really be paid even if no one is living there?+

Yes. The contract is between Ekko and you — not between you and an occupier. From the day we sign, your monthly rent is paid by us, on time, whether the property is occupied or empty.

How is the rent figure decided?+

We carry out a valuation based on the property, condition, location and local demand. The figure is fixed for the term so you can plan around it. No surprise rent reviews mid-contract.

What if the tenants damage the property?+

We carry out a professional inventory at check-in and check-out. If damage occurs beyond fair wear and tear, it sits with us to resolve — not you. You get the property back in agreed condition at the end of the term.

Are there any fees or hidden costs?+

None. No setup fees, no letting fees, no management percentage, no renewal charges. The agreed monthly rent is what lands in your account.

How long is the contract?+

Typically 3 to 5 years. Long enough to give you real income stability, short enough to stay flexible. We'll talk you through what fits your situation before anything is signed.

What kinds of property do you take on?+

Most residential property across East London — flats, houses, HMOs, and ex-local stock. If you're not sure whether yours fits, send a postcode and we'll come back to you within a working day.

We can start
your rent today.

One conversation. One contract. One number, in your account, every month.