The Landlord Incentive Grant (LIG) will be made available to landlords who want to market a vacant property via our Home Finder Service (HFS).

Landlords can claim £450 per property advertised.

 

What do we ask of landlords?

  • Have a property available to rent in Newcastle.
  • The rent should be affordable.
  • The property should be in good condition and wall managed.

 

Criteria:

  • The rent should be no more than 15% above LHA rate.
  • The property must meet Newcastle Accreditation Scheme standards.
  • The landlord will make themselves available to show the property to suitable tenants referred via the HFL and/or PRS.
  • The property should be advertised on the Home Finder List for at least one month, or until a suitable tenant is found.
  • The property should be available to rent within one month from start of advert.
  • The property cannot be marketed elsewhere at a higher rent and any sign in should not be made at a rent higher than the amount marketed.

To find out more get in touch, email us at privaterentedservice@newcastle.gov.uk

To start the process, get accredited and advertise your property, simply fill out are easy access application form.