Dehal Group lets your London property to local councils on long term agreements. Get an instant estimate using current LHA rates and Dehal's premium range for your postcode.
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30 second form.
Fixed monthly figure.
Signed in 48 hours.
In house refurb if needed.
Same day each month.
We become your tenant. You get a fixed monthly payment for up to 5 years. Voids, arrears, damage and admin become our problem, not yours.
Dehal Group signs a contract that makes us your tenant. We then place a council tenant in your property, but you do not deal with them. We do. You get the same fixed payment hitting your account every month, for the length of the agreement, whether the property is occupied or not.
Most landlords assume guaranteed rent pays less than private letting. The maths usually says otherwise once you factor in agent fees of 10 to 12 percent every month, an average 2 months of voids a year, council tax during those voids, Section 21 eviction costs averaging £1,500 plus lost rent, and marked up maintenance.
Over 5 years, even at a slightly lower headline rent, the net income from Dehal often exceeds private letting by 20 to 30 percent.
Guaranteed rent suits any landlord who values certainty over upside. Fixed monthly income, zero admin, zero risk, for 5 years.
"Dehal handled everything. The refurb, the council paperwork, every certificate. Rent hits my account on the same day every month without me lifting a finger."
Outer East London landlord, 3 property HMO portfolio, customer since 2022
Nothing. No setup fees, no exit fees, no management fees. We make our margin between what the council pays us and what we agree to pay you.
Current availability across our managed portfolio. All properties are fully compliant with current Gas Safety, EICR and EPC certification. Call the office on 020 3621 2354 to arrange a viewing.
Every property listed here is managed directly by Dehal Group. We handle the referencing, the paperwork and the maintenance, so you deal with one team from enquiry to move in. New properties are added regularly, so if you cannot see what you need today, register your interest and we will contact you as soon as something suitable becomes available.
No black boxes. No vague timelines. Exactly what happens between you sending a postcode and the first payment landing.
30 second form. Postcode, bedrooms, property type, name and number. Or call the office on 020 3621 2354 if you would rather talk to a human.
We check the current LHA rate for your postcode, look at council demand in your borough, factor in condition, and come back with a written offer stating the fixed monthly rent, the contract length, what is included and what is excluded.
Site visit within 48 hours. Photos and video taken. Agreement drawn up, signed electronically. Your solicitor can review if you want.
Most properties need some work. Our in house trades team handles it. The quote is itemised and agreed upfront. If the property is already turn key, we skip this step.
Once the placement is in, your first payment hits. From then on it lands on the same date every month for the full contract length, by BACS.
Dehal handles everything: council placement, certificate renewals, maintenance, inspections, tenant management. You see photo evidence, monthly statements and annual compliance summaries. Your named manager is a phone call away on 020 3621 2354.
3 months before the end you choose: renew (often on better terms), extend month to month, or take the property back with full documentation.
Day 0.
Day 1. Written, fixed.
Day 2 to 7.
Day 7 to 30.
Day 30 onwards.
A dedicated relationship for placement teams across Greater London. Compliant properties, fast turnaround, full evidence trail on every placement.
Dehal Group is not an estate agent that takes the occasional council placement. This is what we do. Our operational infrastructure, compliance team and in house trades exist because we work with councils every day.
All 32 London boroughs plus selected areas outside London. Strongest current partnerships across Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich.
Call the office on 020 3621 2354 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm) or email info@dehalgroup.com with the requirement. Same working day response.
Every Dehal property carries a current Gas Safety certificate, a valid EICR, an EPC, a Fire Risk Assessment, and any required Selective or HMO licence. No exceptions. No lapses.
We treat compliance as the backbone of the business, not an admin afterthought. A dedicated Compliance Coordinator oversees the certificate register for every property under management. Nothing lapses. Nothing gets missed.
| Certificate | Frequency | Chase Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Safety Certificate | Annual | 30 days before expiry |
| Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) | 5 yearly | 30 days before expiry |
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | 10 yearly | Refreshed on tenancy change |
| Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) | Annual | 30 days before expiry |
| Selective Licensing | Per borough rules | 90 days before expiry |
| HMO Licensing | Per HMO regulations | 90 days before expiry |
Any council placement team can request our full Compliance Pack on a property at any time. Response time: same working day. The pack includes every current certificate, the inspection record, the maintenance log and the placement history.
"If the office cannot understand an issue without calling the inspector, the inspection is incomplete."
Our internal standard for inspections and compliance evidence
Call the office on 020 3621 2354 or email info@dehalgroup.com. Same working day response during office hours.
The straight answers we give over and over on calls. If yours is not here, call the office on 020 3621 2354.
Dehal Group signs a contract that makes us the legal tenant of your property for the contract length. We then sublet to a council placement. You deal only with us. The tenant deals only with us.
Any damage is our responsibility. We carry insurance, we have an in house maintenance team, and we inspect during the tenancy. At the end we return the property in agreed condition with full documentation. Damage during the tenancy never costs you anything.
Client Money Protection is included via our Safeagent membership. Any rent due to you at the time would be protected. Tenancies in place would transfer to administrators.
Yes. We can transfer the agreement to the new owner or end it by agreement. Many buyers actively want the guaranteed rent agreement in place, which can add value at sale.
By BACS direct to your account on the same date every month for the full contract length. You choose the date at signing.
The headline rent is fixed. Some contracts include scheduled annual increases which are stated up front. There are never surprise reductions.
No. No setup fees, no management fees, no exit fees.
Dehal pays for all routine compliance: Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, FRA, licensing renewals. You never get an invoice.
Day to day maintenance is handled by our in house team. Anything above £200 is approved with you first. Below that we sort it and send photo evidence.
The tenant calls us, not you. Costs are absorbed within the management overhead, not billed to you.
Typically 30 days if turn key, 45 days if a refurb is needed. See How It Works.
Yes. See our current listings, or call 020 3621 2354 and we will share examples relevant to your property type and borough.
No. Our team does any refurb needed. Costs itemised and agreed upfront.
Office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. We respond to all enquiries within two working hours during office hours.
Dehal Investments LTD (trading as Dehal Group)
578 Cranbrook Road
Gants Hill
Essex IG2 6RF
020 3621 2354
Office hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
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Interested in one of our available properties? Call the office and quote the area and postcode, or email info@dehalgroup.com.
Call the office and ask for the Placements team, or email info@dehalgroup.com with "PLACEMENT ENQUIRY" in the subject. Same working day response.
You already have a named manager. Call the office and ask for them by name.
Let your Newham property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Newham on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Newham consistently has the highest temporary accommodation demand in London. Council placement teams are looking for compliant properties across the borough year round.
We work across Newham including E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16. These sit within the Outer East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £561/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £980/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,220/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,450/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,683/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Newham operates a property wide selective licensing scheme. All privately rented properties require a licence. Dehal manages licensing renewal end to end.
Let your Redbridge property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Redbridge on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Redbridge is Dehal Group home territory. Our office is in IG2. Strong council relationships, particularly for family lets and HMO placements across the borough.
We work across Redbridge including IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG7, RM6, E11, E18. These sit within the Outer East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £561/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £980/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,220/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,450/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,683/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Redbridge operates selective licensing in designated wards. HMOs require mandatory licensing. Dehal handles both.
Let your Waltham Forest property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Waltham Forest on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Waltham Forest has been one of the most active boroughs for council placements in East London. Strong demand for both family lets and HMO accommodation.
We work across Waltham Forest including E4, E10, E11, E17. These sit within the Outer East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £561/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £980/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,220/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,450/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,683/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Waltham Forest operates a borough wide property licensing scheme. All private rentals require a licence. Dehal manages the process and the renewal cycle.
Let your Tower Hamlets property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Tower Hamlets on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Tower Hamlets is one of the most active inner London boroughs for temporary accommodation. Higher LHA rates reflect the Inner East London band. Premium rates achievable on well presented properties.
We work across Tower Hamlets including E1, E2, E3, E14. These sit within the Inner East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £700/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £1,392/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,664/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £2,098/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £2,363/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Tower Hamlets operates additional licensing for HMOs and selective licensing in designated areas. Dehal manages compliance end to end.
Let your Hackney property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Hackney on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Hackney sits in the Inner East London LHA band with strong council demand for temporary accommodation. Particularly active for 2 and 3 bed family placements.
We work across Hackney including E5, E8, E9, N1, N16. These sit within the Inner East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £700/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £1,392/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,664/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £2,098/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £2,363/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Hackney operates additional licensing for HMOs, with selective licensing in some wards. Dehal manages licensing renewal cycles.
Let your Barking and Dagenham property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Barking and Dagenham on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Barking and Dagenham is a high temporary accommodation demand borough with strong council placement activity year round.
We work across Barking and Dagenham including IG11, RM8, RM9, RM10. These sit within the Outer East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £561/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £980/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,220/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,450/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,683/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Barking and Dagenham operates a borough wide selective licensing scheme. All private rentals require a licence. Dehal manages licensing applications.
Let your Havering property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Havering on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Havering covers the RM postcode area in Outer North East London. Strong demand for family lets, particularly around Romford and Hornchurch.
We work across Havering including RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM14. These sit within the Outer North East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £550/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £960/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,195/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,420/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,649/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Havering operates HMO licensing per national rules, with additional schemes in some wards. Dehal manages all licensing requirements.
Let your Lewisham property to the council on a long term agreement. Fixed monthly rent for up to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero fees. Full compliance handled in house.
Dehal Group has been letting properties in Lewisham on guaranteed rent agreements for years. We work directly with the council placement team to match landlord properties to housing need.
Lewisham has strong council demand for temporary accommodation across the borough, with good availability of family sized properties.
We work across Lewisham including SE4, SE6, SE12, SE13, SE23, SE26. These sit within the Outer South East London Broad Rental Market Area.
The Local Housing Allowance sets the council baseline. Dehal's premium ceiling can be significantly higher depending on property condition and demand.
| Property Size | LHA Baseline | Dehal Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Shared | £598/mo | £1,200/mo |
| 1 bedroom | £1,047/mo | £1,500/mo |
| 2 bedroom | £1,297/mo | £2,000/mo |
| 3 bedroom | £1,546/mo | £2,750/mo |
| 4 bedroom | £1,795/mo | £3,050/mo |
| 5 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,250/mo |
| 6 bedroom (HMO) | 4 bed cap applies | £3,600/mo |
Based on April 2024 LHA rates, frozen through March 2027. Final offer depends on condition, contract length and council demand.
Lewisham operates additional licensing for HMOs and a borough wide selective licensing scheme. Dehal manages all licensing renewals.