Appeal to landlords to support refugees
We're looking for properties within the Oxford area to accommodate refugee families who are being welcomed to the city through various official government schemes such as the Resettlement Schemes, the Ukraine Schemes, or similar.
What's needed
- Any size property - from rooms in HMO properties, one-bedroom properties to large family homes of 4 to 5 bedrooms or more
- Rent - for sustainability reasons, ideally as near to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate as possible - see our LHA Rates page for the current rates
- Tenancy - long term with minimum 12-month contract initially
Landlord offer
- Limited rent top up can be paid for the first 12 months
- £1000 Finder’s Fee
- 5 weeks deposit
- 2 month rent in advance
- Potential for up to 6 months rent bonds for added security
- Property compliance advice
- Potential for direct payments to landlords
- Further incentives may be available when you speak to our team.
- Knowledge of helping a vulnerable family in need
- Landlord to be invited to a welcome meeting with refugee family and support network
- Intense Tenancy support & Language support for the tenants
- Longer term tenancies for landlord and tenant piece of mind
General Conditions for landlord
- Proof of ownership
- Ensure property meets required minimum health and safety standards
- Ensure all safety and energy certificates are up to date and regularly maintained and issued in a timely manner
- Valid selective licence or HMO licence
- Property is secure and all equipment provided is in good working order
- Provide up to date contact details
- Allow early access to property for preparation of arrivals
- Any properties offered with white goods already fitted should meet required safety standards
Get in touch
Please complete our Private rented sector new landlord instruction form:
Private rented sector new landlord instruction form
Alternatively, you can call us on 01865 252501.
You may also want to check other private landlord letting opportunities with the Oxford City Council.
