Corporate relocation — letting your property to executives on company packages — is one of the best ways to ensure long, stable tenancies with high-quality tenants. Here's why more London landlords are choosing the corporate route.
When companies move executives to London for 1-3 year contracts, they typically use relocation agents to find furnished, high-quality accommodation. The company pays the rent (often well above market rate), and the tenant is usually a professional on a fixed-term contract.
Corporate tenants stay longer — typically 1-3 years, compared to 6-12 months for standard lets. They pay on time, every time, because it's the company paying. They treat the property well — they're professionals, and they know their company is accountable. And rents are often 10-20% above market because the company is paying, not the individual.
Corporate tenants want: good location (within walking distance of major employment hubs), high-quality finishes, furnished, and good transport links. Two- and three-bedroom flats in zones 1-2 are particularly popular — perfect for executives or small families on assignment.
Most corporate tenants come through relocation agents — companies like Crown, Cartus or Santa Fe. These agents handle everything: finding the property, negotiating the lease, managing the move. As a landlord, you work with the agent, not the tenant directly.
Letting to corporate tenants is a great way to achieve stable, long-term income with high-quality tenants. If your property is in the right area, it could be a perfect fit. Get in touch to discuss whether corporate letting is right for you.
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