Beyond Guaranteed Rent: How Apex Actively Maintains Your Property

When landlords hear “guaranteed rent” or "rent to rent", most assume it means one thing: consistent income, even during voids. And yes while that’s important, at Apex, guaranteed rent is just the start.

Once we take possession of a property, we take full responsibility for its condition. We're not a passive tenant hoping occupants do the right thing. We actively manage, maintain, and improve the property not just to meet expectations, but because it’s central to how our business operates.

If you're wondering how this model compares to traditional deposits, we covered that in detail in our previous post: Comparing Deposit Options: Is 5 Weeks’ Rent Worth It?

Now, let’s take a closer look at what actually happens during the tenancy once Apex has taken over management.

We’re Not Just Paying You - We’re Protecting Your Property

Apex operates differently because we don’t rely on deposits, and we don’t shift responsibility to occupants. Instead, we maintain control over standards ourselves. It’s simple: if your property isn’t in good condition, we can’t do what we do. We lose money.

That’s why, from day one of tenancy through every changeover, we stay hands-on. This isn’t about reacting to problems, it’s about preventing them.

How We Maintain Standards (While Guaranteeing Your Rent)

1. Regular, Detailed Inspection Reports

We conduct scheduled inspections that go well beyond box-ticking. These are structured reports with notes and photos, tracking property condition over time. We monitor cleanliness, spot early maintenance issues, and identify patterns, all with full documentation.

If you want visibility, we’re happy to share these with you. If you prefer a hands-off approach, you can trust that we're tracking things thoroughly behind the scenes.

2. Preventative Maintenance

Reactive maintenance is expensive and disruptive. We take the opposite approach, fixing minor issues early to protect the long-term health of your property. This includes everything from loose fittings to signs of damp or general wear.

It’s not just about fixing things, it’s about keeping the property lettable and looking its best.

3. Apex M.O.T at Every Changeover

Every time we change occupants, we use the opportunity to carry out a full property M.O.T:

• General maintenance and light repairs

• Deep cleaning

• Decoration and touch-ups

• Safety and compliance checks

• Early intervention on any developing issues

This keeps the property fresh, compliant, and market-ready, without you having to get involved. We will only ask a landlord or agent to get involved where the maintenance responsibility lays with you, e.g. a boiler has gone bust due to it reaching the end of its lifecycle.

4. Transparent Reporting

Some landlords like to stay closely involved. Others just want peace of mind. We’re happy to provide condition updates, photo evidence, and inspection reports as frequently (or infrequently) as suits you.

There are no surprises, and no chasing. You’ll always know where things stand.

5. Guaranteed Rent, Even During Turnaround

While works or inspections are being carried out, your rent continues to be paid in full. That means no gaps in income, no uncertainty during changeovers, and no financial burden while improvements are being made.

This is what guaranteed rent should actually mean - income security and operational consistency, backed by a tenant who treats the property like their own.

Why It Works

Traditional tenancies rely on tenants to report problems. If they don’t, things often go unnoticed until check-out, by which point the damage is done. And even if there's a deposit in place, recovering costs is rarely straightforward.

Apex flips that model. We don’t wait for problems, we manage the property proactively. And because we’re the ones financially exposed if things go wrong, we’re incentivised to get it right every time.

So while guaranteed rent gives you peace of mind, our property standards give you confidence that your asset is being properly cared for.

If you’d like to see what this would look like in your portfolio, or want to understand how our inspections and M.O.T process could integrate with your current workflow, get in touch.

We’ll show you how guaranteed rent can come with a genuinely hands-on, property-first approach.

Apex: Your Trusted Partner in Property Management and Guaranteed Rent

At Apex, we take the stress out of being a landlord. With our no-cost Guaranteed Rent Services, you can enjoy financial security while we handle all aspects of managing your property, from rental compliance to day-to-day management.

For more advice, support, or feedback, get in touch with us!

Call us on 0203 030 4241

Email on lettings@apexhousingsolutions.co.uk