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Guaranteed rent and property management in Greenwich

Fixed monthly income, full management and in-house maintenance for landlords across Greenwich and the SE10 postcodes.

Quick answer

Redwood Residences offers both guaranteed rent in Greenwich and corporate property management for SE10 landlords. Guaranteed rent agreements normally run 3 to 10 years, with a fixed monthly payment whether or not the flat is occupied and no management fees deducted. The first payment is made within 7 days of signing, with the agreement held by Redwood.

Letting and managing property in Greenwich

Postcodes
SE10
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Region
South London

A strong corporate and private lettings market, with well-presented flats achieving premium figures.

Redwood Residences is a London-based Registered Provider. In Greenwich we work with private landlords, portfolio owners, developers and the local authority, offering guaranteed rent on agreements of three to ten years, full portfolio and block management, and outright purchase where an owner wants a clean exit.

Guaranteed rent in Greenwich

You receive the same figure every month for the length of the agreement, whether the property is occupied or not. No voids, no arrears, no management fees taken out of the figure and no re-let fees between tenancies. The placement risk sits with us.

Full management in Greenwich

If you would rather chase the highest market rent, we also manage on a standard basis: tenant sourcing and referencing, rent collection, inspections, and gas, electrical, fire and licensing compliance tracked centrally. Repairs are handled by our own engineers rather than subcontractors, so response times hold up.

Selling a property in Greenwich?

We are actively buying residential assets across South London. Tenanted stock is welcome, whole portfolios are welcome, and there are no viewings, no listings and no chain. See how acquisitions work.

Working with Royal Borough of Greenwich

We hold Registered Provider status, which allows us to place stock directly with boroughs for temporary and settled accommodation. For an owner in Greenwich that matters because it widens the pool of demand well beyond the private market, and it is a large part of why a guaranteed figure is possible in the first place.

Nearby areas we also cover

Greenwich at a glance
  • Guaranteed rent on 3 to 10 year agreements, paid monthly whether the property is occupied or not.
  • First payment within 7 days of signing, then on the same date every month.
  • Postcodes covered: SE10. Also nearby: Croydon, Lewisham, Peckham, Brixton.
  • Local authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich. We confirm licensing before onboarding.
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Where does Greenwich lettings demand come from?

Greenwich draws two strong tenant groups: corporate tenants and private professionals. Canary Wharf is a short hop across the river, the City is within easy reach, and the area's setting around Greenwich Park and the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site adds to its appeal for tenants who can afford to be selective.

Transport covers several directions. Greenwich station has both the DLR and Southeastern trains to London Bridge, Cutty Sark is on the DLR, Maze Hill serves the east side of the park, and North Greenwich, on the Greenwich Peninsula, is on the Jubilee line.

The stock splits broadly in two. On the Peninsula and in East Greenwich, modern apartment buildings dominate. Around the town centre and the park, there are Georgian and Victorian houses, many converted into flats. The University of Greenwich, whose Greenwich campus is at the Old Royal Naval College, adds student and staff demand. In SE10, well-presented flats achieve premium figures, and presentation often decides how quickly a home lets.

Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich
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300+homes under management
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3 to 10year guaranteed agreements
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Corporate lets and property management in Greenwich

For many landlords in Greenwich, managed letting to corporate or private tenants on market terms is a natural fit. Our corporate and private management service includes tenant find, referencing, rent collection and full management, with block management for owners of several units in one building.

Presentation. Corporate tenants expect a flat to be ready on day one. We advise on furnishing and condition before marketing, and our refurbishment team can handle any updating.

Maintenance. Repairs are carried out by our own engineers, not subcontractors, which matters to tenants who expect prompt, consistent service.

Compliance. Gas safety, EICRs, EPCs, fire safety and alarms are tracked centrally. Deposits are protected, fees follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019, and we check whether the Royal Borough of Greenwich requires a property licence for your address before onboarding. Full terms are on our landlord fees page.

Property management

Everything we take off your plate in Greenwich

Tenant sourcing

Referencing and right-to-rent checks

Rent collection

Chased and reconciled monthly

Gas safety

Annual certificate, renewed on time

Electrical safety

EICR at least every five years

Licensing

HMO and council licences handled

In-house repairs

Our own engineers, not subcontractors

Inspections

Regular visits and written reports

Monthly statement

Income, works and compliance in one place

When does guaranteed rent make sense for a Greenwich flat?

Guaranteed rent suits Greenwich owners who value a fixed income above the premium the open market might pay. The table shows how the two compare.

Guaranteed rentCorporate or private management
Monthly returnA set figure, paid for the whole termMarket rent, potentially at a premium
Changeover periodsPaid throughoutUnpaid until the next tenancy starts
Risk of non-paymentWith RedwoodWith the landlord
Management costNothing deductedFee on market terms
UpkeepOur in-house engineers, as agreedOur in-house engineers, charged to the landlord
Most suitable forOverseas owners and those wanting no involvementOwners of well-presented flats seeking the top figure
A year of rent, side by side

What twelve months can look like for a Greenwich landlord

Guaranteed rentThe same figure, every month
JFMAMJJASOND
Managed lettingHigher in a good month, less predictable
JFMAMJRepair billJASVoidORe-let feeND
Illustrative only, not a forecast. Bar height shows money received by the landlord in each month, after fees. Your valuation shows both real figures for your property.

The guaranteed rent route in Greenwich, briefly

  • Check the guaranteed figure and the market figure together with our free 90-second valuation.
  • Book a survey. We review condition, presentation, certificates and, for leasehold flats, the lease and service charge.
  • Sign a lease or company let with Redwood Residences for a term of typically 3 to 10 years. You contract with Redwood, not the occupier.
  • Receive your first guaranteed rent payment within 7 days of signing.
  • Continue to receive the same amount monthly while we place a vetted occupier and handle maintenance.

Homes on our guaranteed rent scheme may be placed with vetted private or corporate tenants, or with local authorities and housing partners for temporary or settled accommodation. For an SE10 flat, we tell you the likely placement at the survey stage, so you know who will be living in your property before you commit.

A row of London terraced houses under a blue sky

Greenwich rewards well-kept homes. Our in-house teams keep yours that way for the whole term of the agreement.

Redwood Residences lettings team

Which Greenwich owners do we work with?

Overseas and out-of-London investors with Peninsula apartments, who want a local team handling everything. Owners of period flats near the park, who want their property kept to a high standard between tenancies. And landlords switching letting agents in Greenwich because service has slipped or maintenance has been slow.

Owners of several apartments in one Peninsula building, or of a small block elsewhere in SE10, can also bring them under a single management arrangement, with block management covering the shared parts of the building.

If you own across south-east London, our page for landlords in Lewisham covers the neighbouring SE13 market.

How it works

From first click to first payment in Greenwich

  1. 1

    Free valuation

    Ninety seconds online. You see a guaranteed figure and a market-rent figure side by side.

  2. 2

    Written offer

    We confirm the guaranteed figure for your Greenwich property and the length of term.

  3. 3

    Compliance check

    Gas, electrical, fire safety, EPC and licensing checked. Any gaps costed and fixed.

  4. 4

    Sign the agreement

    Your agreement is with Redwood, not with the occupier.

  5. 5

    Paid within 7 days

    First rent lands within seven days of signing, then monthly for the whole term.

See both Greenwich figures side by side

Use our free rental valuation to compare a guaranteed rent figure and a market-rent figure for your SE10 property in about 90 seconds. Redwood Residences is a Registered Provider managing more than 300 homes, and a member of the Property Redress Scheme. Call 020 8058 4959 to discuss either route.

Last updated September 2026 by the Redwood Residences lettings team. Guidance is general and reflects the position in England at the time of writing; we confirm licensing and consent requirements for each property before onboarding.

Greenwich landlord questions

Do you offer guaranteed rent in Greenwich?
Yes. We offer guaranteed rent agreements of three to ten years on property in Greenwich and the surrounding SE10 postcodes, paid monthly whether the property is occupied or not.
What kind of property do you take in Greenwich?
Flats, houses, HMOs and whole blocks. A strong corporate and private lettings market, with well-presented flats achieving premium figures.
How quickly can you start managing my Greenwich property?
Once terms are agreed, most properties are onboarded within a fortnight, including compliance checks, inventory and first placement.
Do you buy property in Greenwich?
Yes. We are actively acquiring residential assets in Greenwich, including tenanted stock and whole blocks, and can give an indicative offer quickly.
Should I furnish my Greenwich flat before letting?
It depends on the route and the tenant. Corporate tenants often prefer furnished flats that are ready to move into, while longer placements under guaranteed rent may suit unfurnished homes. We advise on the right approach at the survey and can arrange any refurbishment through our in-house team, so you are not left coordinating contractors.
How does a Greenwich Peninsula service charge affect my decision?
The service charge is normally the leaseholder's cost under either route, so it affects your net return rather than the rent we pay. Before you sign, we review the lease, the service charge and any restrictions on company lets or subletting, and we confirm whether the managing agent or freeholder needs to give consent.
Can I switch from guaranteed rent to managed letting later?
Yes, at the end of a term. An owner could start with guaranteed rent for certainty and later move to a corporate let, or the other way round. We discuss the options before the term ends. The arrangements for handback and any switch are written into the agreement at the start.
Do corporate tenants in Greenwich sign with me or with Redwood?
Under managed letting, the tenancy is between you and the tenant, and we manage it on your behalf. Under guaranteed rent, your agreement is with Redwood Residences, and the occupier's arrangement is with us. The right structure depends on which route you choose, and we explain the difference in writing before you commit.
What protection do Greenwich landlords have if something goes wrong?
Redwood Residences is a member of the Property Redress Scheme, which offers an independent route for resolving complaints. We are also a Registered Provider. Your agreement sets out each party's responsibilities clearly, and our central compliance system keeps records of certificates, inspections and repairs for every property we manage.

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