The award-winning social housing brokerage
Guaranteed rentfor landlords.Every month.
Social Ready is a social housing brokerage for landlords. We lease your property to a vetted guaranteed rent provider on a long lease, 3 years or more. Rent is paid monthly as set out in your agreement, including when the property is empty, unless the contract says otherwise.
Free to join · No obligation · No management fees
NPA 2026
Winner: Social Value Award, National Property Awards 2026
19
Industry awards (Watford Observer)
32
London boroughs covered
£0
Management fees on guaranteed rent
Free
To join, no obligation
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The problem
Void periods. Unexpected maintenance. Bills that don't stop. And now the Renters' Rights Act.
The Renters' Rights reforms are changing private letting in England. Section 21 "no-fault" evictions are abolished and fixed-term ASTs are being replaced by periodic tenancies — bringing more regulation and uncertainty for private landlords.
Social Ready offers a different route: a long-term lease (3 years or more) with a vetted, financially-checked housing provider. Rent is paid monthly on the same date, as set out in your agreement. No void periods during the lease, no management fees, and day-to-day management handled by the provider where agreed.
Every agreement is set out in your Rent Guarantee Agreement. This isn't legal advice — speak to our team about your situation.
What landlords get
Rent paid monthly. As agreed.
FIG. 03 — Homes matched across England, Scotland and Wales
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Guaranteed rent
Paid monthly as set out in your agreement, including when the property is empty, unless the contract says otherwise.
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No void periods
One long agreement, 3 years or more, instead of a cycle of re-letting.
- 03
Tenant management
Day-to-day contact with occupiers sits with the provider or council, where agreed.
- 04
Property management
Repairs and upkeep are handled as set out in your agreement.
- 05
Regular inspections
Your property is inspected and kept to standard, where agreed.
- 06
Vetted providers only
Every provider is financially checked and approved by Social Ready.
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No management fees
We don't take a monthly management cut on guaranteed rent.
How it works
Four simple steps.
- 1
Create your free account
Free to join, no obligation.
- 2
Tell us what you have
Landlords list a property; providers set their requirements.
- 3
We match & negotiate
We shortlist suitable offers from vetted providers and handle the back-and-forth.
- 4
Sign & get paid
Sign a long lease. Rent is paid monthly as set out in your agreement.
Watch: 4 steps to guaranteed rent (Instagram)Four steps, on a whiteboard
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Our mission
Certainty for you. A home for someone who needs it.
Social Ready bridges the gap between property owners and the people who need housing. Landlords get a long lease and guaranteed rent. Councils and providers get safe, quality homes for the people they place and support.
Temporary Accommodation
Safe, ready homes for councils that need secure accommodation for the households they place.
Supported Living
Homes leased to vetted supported-living providers, who give residents the support and stability they need.
Long-Term Leases
Leases of 3 years or more, with rent paid monthly as set out in the agreement.
Why Social Ready
How the options compare
| Feature | Social Ready | Many letting agents | Self-managing (Renters' Rights Act) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent paid when the property is empty | Yes, as set out in your agreement | Often not | No |
| Management fees | None on guaranteed rent | Usually a monthly percentage of rent | None, but it costs you your own time |
| Lease length | 3 years or more | Often 6–12 month tenancies | Periodic tenancies with no fixed end date |
| Who you deal with day to day | A vetted guaranteed rent provider, via Social Ready | Tenants, via the agent | Tenants, directly |
| Section 21 / possession risk | Company lease to an organisation; occupiers' agreements may still be protected | Section 8 grounds only | Section 8 grounds only |
| Voids and re-letting | No void periods during the lease | Can have void gaps | Can have void gaps |
| Cost to join | Free, no obligation | Varies | n/a |
| Recognition | Winner: Social Value Award, National Property Awards 2026 | — | — |
General comparison only. Your agreement sets out the exact terms. Not legal advice.
Social Ready
Meet the founders
Social Ready was founded by The Property Twins, Gavin and Mitch Vaughan, and Louis Lattuca of Lattuca Invest.
- → All three are directors of Social Ready Ltd (Companies House).
- → Gavin and Mitch are also directors of Vaughan Property Group Ltd.
- → Winners of the Social Value Award, National Property Awards 2026.
- → Based at 96b Queen's Rd, Watford. Featured by TNT Sports and the Watford Observer.
Recognition
Award-winning.
And proud of it.
- 2026Social Value Award, National Property Awards 2026Winner
- 2025SME 2025 Best Online BusinessWinner
- 2024SME 2024 Young Business of the YearWinner
- Silver Winner of Young Business Person of the Year at the Watford Chamber of Commerce SME Awards (The Property Twins)Silver
19 industry awards, as reported by the Watford Observer.
“We are proud to be making a real difference in our communities and supporting local families and individuals in need to ensure they can access safe, high-quality housing.”
“Proving that property can be a powerful force for positive change, Social Ready connects private landlords with councils and supported living providers to create secure homes for people who need them most.”
Winners' interview: Social Value Award, National Property Awards 2026
The National Property Awards said Social Ready has supported 100+ individuals across England, Scotland and Wales.
Our signature offer
Guaranteed rent for landlords
A long lease to a vetted guaranteed rent provider. Rent paid monthly as set out in your agreement. No management fees, and free to join.
Google reviews
What landlords say
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews
- Google review
“I honestly wasn't sure what to expect when I first heard about Social Ready, but Gav, Mitch and the team have been absolutely brilliant. They've taken every bit of stress off my plate full property management, guaranteed rent landing in my account like clockwork, and not a single void day to worry about. Honestly, it's the most hands-off I've ever been as a landlord. But here's the bit that really got me: knowing my…”
Minesh Patel
- Google review
“Gav & Mitch are truly the answer to any landlord's dilemmas. They have helped me out numerous times, always with the best advice and sound tenants. Definitely a name you can trust, I have and will continue to recommend The Property Twins far and wide!”
Brandon Foran
- Google review
“In short time tenants with acceptable rent was found with five year lease no void periods. All paperwork done very quickly and professionally”
Andy Patel
- Google review
“Social Ready services are amazingly easy to access and use. Gavin and Mo really nice and willing to help. Social housing business is so daunting! They made things much simpler. Wonderful people to work with and I am continuing my property journey with them. Wish you all the very best. May”
May Erskine
- Google review
“I've been working with Lou and his team at Social Ready, and I can honestly say they've been fantastic to deal with. From day one, they've been professional, approachable, and incredibly responsive. They care about people and always go the extra mile to ensure everything is to a high standard. It's refreshing to work with a team that combines expertise with such great customer service. I highly recommend Social…”
Roberto Vilar
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Coverage
Properties wanted across the UK
London is our top priority.
We look for
- Studios and 1–4 bed properties
- HMOs and shared accommodation
- Blocks of flats and larger portfolios
- Available now or in the coming months
Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster
Questions
Straight answers
Social Ready is a UK marketplace that connects private landlords with vetted guaranteed rent providers, including supported-living and social-housing providers. Providers take on long leases and pay guaranteed rent monthly as set out in the agreement, so there are no void periods during the lease.
A vetted provider leases your property on a long agreement, 3 years or more, and pays the agreed rent monthly as set out in your agreement, including when the property is empty, unless the contract says otherwise. Social Ready handles the matching and negotiation.
Yes. Creating a landlord or provider account is completely free with no obligation. You only proceed if you are happy with an agreement.
The provider manages the tenancy day to day, including tenant communication and routine maintenance, so letting is hands-off for the landlord.
Every provider is financially checked and approved by Social Ready before their offers are forwarded to landlords.
Social Ready operates across England, Scotland and Wales from its base in Watford, Hertfordshire, with London as our top priority. We also look for property in the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East, South West, South England, Wales and Scotland. We do not cover Northern Ireland.
A long-term lease to a vetted provider can reduce the risk, admin and uncertainty of rent reform for some landlords. Under the Renters' Rights Act in England, Section 21 is abolished and ASTs become periodic tenancies; a genuine lease to an organisation is a different arrangement with a fixed term and agreed break clauses. This is general information, not legal advice — take independent advice on your situation.
Yes. We pay a £100 referral fee to sourcers and letting agents on successful completion of a property they introduce.
Not just housing,
but a home.
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