Advice for landlords and letting agents
Bucks Let (our private rent scheme)
We run a scheme that helps landlords find tenants while also helping families in housing need find accommodation.
Landlords must:
- have self-contained accommodation with one or more bedrooms
- set their rent at a level which falls within the local housing allowance rates
- have a property in good structural condition which doesn’t compromise the tenant’s safety
Benefits to landlords:
- you decide who to let the property to from a supply of prospective tenants
- we offer a guarantee against losses, damage and rent arrears
- we carry out an affordability assessment to make sure the prospective tenant is likely to be able to afford to live there
- we carry out a lot of the administration and management tasks, eg we provide a dedicated account manager, supply the tenancy agreement template, organise regular inspections of the property, carry out an inventory at the start of the tenancy
- we will pay up to 2 month’s rent as an incentive payment (on top of the first months rent in advance)
- we have a dedicated support line for landlords and tenants, available Monday to Friday (during business hours)
See the Private rent scheme offer page for more information.
Renters' Rights Act
New rights and responsibilities for landlords and letting agents are coming into effect from 1 May 2026. View the latest updates on the changes.
Landlord accreditation scheme
We promote the National Landlords Association’s Accreditation Scheme. See the Landlords website for further details.
Attend our Landlord Forum
We host 2 Landlord Forums each year, where you can:
- network with other landlords
- meet with our Bucks Let and Housing Management teams
- hear from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) who give updates on:
- legislation
- policy changes
- key developments affecting landlords (including Renters' Rights)
- learn about our housing priorities and recent successes
We serve light refreshments including tea, coffee and sandwiches.
We alternate venues between Aylesbury and High Wycombe.
Our next Landlord Forum
Location
High Wycombe
Date
Thursday 3 December 2026
Time
4:30pm to 7pm
Address
Council Offices
Queen Victoria Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1BB
Email us if you'd like to attend: [email protected]