Void Periods Are Costing More Than You Think: Why Guaranteed Rent Makes Financial Sense

For many landlords, void periods feel like part of the deal...a week here, ten days there. But in reality, they’re quietly chipping away at your annual returns. And with the Renter's Rights Bill set to change how tenancies work in England, that impact is only going to grow.

The real cost of a ‘few weeks off’

The average void period in England is 23 days per year. Doesn’t sound like much. But for a property achieving £2,000 per month, that’s around £1,500 lost annually and that’s before factoring in the knock-on costs of finding a new tenant.

Because the rent isn’t the only thing that disappears when a tenant leaves.

• Re-letting fees

• Cleaning costs

• Inventory/check-in fees

• Time lost to referencing

• Management time or letting agent charges to handle all of this

It adds up. And with the Renter's Rights Bill due to scrap fixed-term agreements, this cycle is only going to speed up. Landlords will be unable to commit tenants for more than a month at a time, leading to higher turnover and more regular void periods.

Guaranteed rent means guaranteed income

This is where guaranteed rent becomes more than a buzzword...it becomes a financial strategy.

With Apex, we sign long-term agreements, often 3 to 5 years. The rent is fixed, the payments are monthly, and they keep coming regardless of whether the property is occupied. Landlords aren’t exposed to the dip between tenants - we absorb that risk, not you.

We operate outside of the upcoming legislation changes, so we’re not bound by the same tenancy structures. That gives us the flexibility to provide consistency when the rest of the market is heading the other way.

Why letting agents might not tell you this

Some letting agents are reluctant to recommend guaranteed rent providers like Apex. Not because they don’t trust us (despite what they might say), but because it means the end of re-letting and renewal fees the small charges that stack up and keep their revenue flowing.

Landlords working with Apex often find their annual return improves, not because they’re getting a higher monthly figure, but because the income is stable and there are no deductions eating into it every time a tenant moves out.

Not just rent. Peace of mind.

Void periods are a hidden tax on landlords, and one that’s about to grow under the new legal framework. Guaranteed rent gives you back control. No turnover costs. No re-letting admin. Just consistent, managed income.

If you'd like to find out how Apex can remove your void risk and offer a fixed rental return, get in touch:

📧 Lettings@apexhousingsolutions.co.uk

📞 0203 030 4241