Fixed Monthly Rent
Your agreed rent is set from the start, giving you a predictable figure to plan around during the agreement.
Own a suitable property in Trafford? Sapphire Living Care offers fixed monthly rent with no void periods, long-term agreement options and day-to-day housing management handled for you.
Sapphire Living Care's guaranteed rent service is designed for Trafford property owners who want a clearer monthly income and a more hands-off management structure than traditional letting.
Your agreed rent is set from the start, giving you a predictable figure to plan around during the agreement.
Your agreed payment does not stop because an individual resident moves out or the property is temporarily between placements.
Sapphire Living Care manages resident-related property matters and coordinates repairs through its contractor network.
Suitable landlords can agree fixed terms of up to five years, with the commercial terms set out before signing.
Sapphire Living Care assesses suitable properties throughout the Trafford borough, from neighbourhoods close to central Manchester to established residential areas further south and west.
Current demand and property suitability vary, so the quickest way to confirm whether your home fits is to send the postcode, bedroom count, availability and a short property description.
Trafford Council's Supported Housing Strategy identifies the need for an adequate supply of quality, accessible and affordable supported housing and move-on accommodation within the borough.
Sapphire Living Care assesses private residential properties that can provide safe, compliant and stable homes. Property acceptance depends on current requirements, intended use and the individual assessment.
Read Trafford Council's Supported Housing Strategy ↗These are the main starting criteria for Trafford landlords. The final decision depends on the property's layout, location, condition and intended use.
Sapphire Living Care generally looks for suitable properties containing at least three bedrooms.
Suitable four-bedroom HMOs are an area of active demand across Greater Manchester, including Trafford.
Sapphire Living Care currently looks for EPC D or higher, or a property where appropriate improvements are possible.
The property should be secure, well maintained and capable of meeting relevant gas, electrical, fire and housing standards.
Vacant homes and properties becoming available within the next three months are usually easier to progress.
Properties across Stretford, Sale, Urmston, Old Trafford, Altrincham and other Trafford areas can be assessed.
Trafford has specific licensing and planning considerations for HMOs. Sapphire Living Care reviews the intended use and relevant compliance requirements before progressing a property.
Trafford Council states that mandatory HMO licensing applies where a property is rented to five or more people from more than one household and meets the relevant HMO conditions.
Trafford Council HMO licensing guidance ↗Trafford Council uses Article 4 Directions to control the establishment of Houses in Multiple Occupation in relevant areas. Planning requirements depend on the property and proposed use.
Trafford Council Article 4 guidance ↗The key difference is the income and management structure. Your exact responsibilities are set out in the agreement before you sign.
Tell us about the property and Sapphire Living Care will review the location, bedrooms, availability and current condition.
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Expect a call or email from the Sapphire Living Care team within 1 hour during business hours with your guaranteed monthly figure.
You receive a clear assessment and proposed commercial terms before deciding whether to proceed.
Tell us the Trafford location, bedroom count, availability and current property condition.
We check current housing demand, layout, condition and any obvious compliance requirements.
Where the property is a potential fit, Sapphire Living Care reviews it in more detail and identifies any required work.
If suitable, we explain the proposed rent figure and agreement structure before you make a decision.
Direct answers to the questions property owners commonly ask before requesting an assessment.
Send the postcode, bedroom count and availability. Sapphire Living Care will assess the property and explain the next step and proposed rent structure if it fits current requirements.