Apply to the Direct Lettings Service
Our Direct Lettings Services matches you with tenants who are in a good position to start a long term tenancy in private housing.
Who can apply
The Direct Lettings Service is open to all landlords with properties in the Brighton & Hove area, from Shoreham By-Sea to Newhaven.
The service is free, we charge no commission or other fees.
We can also offer additional benefits such as free photographic inventories, long term tenancies and ongoing support throughout the tenancy from our Sustainment Team.
Most tenants are looking for 1 or 2 bedroom flats, but we also need larger properties and rooms for rent.
Your property needs to:
- be safe and secure
- be in a reasonable state of decoration
- meet health and safety standards
- have current gas and electrical certificates
- comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard and have an Energy Performance Certificate of E or above
For further information about renting your property please see the links below:
- Renting Out A Property (GOV.UK)
- Shelter - Landlord Responsibilities
- National Residential Landlords Association
- Domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard - landlord guidance
How to apply
You can contact us to arrange a free appointment or to get more information by:
- email at directlets@brighton-hove.gov.uk
- phone on 01273 290 737
During your appointment, one of our negotiators will inspect your property and advise on the levels of rent you could set. If your property passes the inspection, we'll set you up on the Direct Lettings Service and start the viewing process.