A common assumption is that handing a property to a guaranteed rent provider removes the need for landlord insurance. It does not. A guaranteed rent scheme protects your income, but it does not insure the building itself, and insurers often have questions about how a property is let. This Zuplex guide explains which cover still matters and what to check, so landlords across North London are not caught...
October 2026
Landlords often ask whether guaranteed rent works the same way for a flat as it does for a family house. The core arrangement is identical, a fixed monthly payment for an agreed term, but property type changes how the figure is assessed, where the risks sit and what you should check before signing. At Zuplex, we assess flats and houses individually under our guaranteed rent scheme, and this guide explains...
One of the questions landlords ask most often is simple: how and when do I actually get paid? The appeal of a guaranteed rent scheme is a predictable payment, but predictability only helps if you understand the mechanics. This Zuplex guide explains how payments typically work, what your contract should say, and how a fixed monthly income fits into everyday cash flow for landlords across North...
Landlords are often drawn to a guaranteed rent scheme for its certainty, then ask a fair question: what happens if I decide to sell? Because these agreements run for a fixed term, the honest answer depends on your contract and your timing. At Zuplex, we are open about this up front, and this guide explains the options so landlords across North London can plan with confidence. Why the Question...
As the clocks go back and temperatures drop, rental properties start to show their weak spots. A boiler that struggled quietly in September fails in November, and a small gutter blockage becomes a damp patch by January. This winter maintenance checklist sets out what North London landlords should check now, and how the work fits into either a managed arrangement or a guaranteed rent scheme. Why Winter...
Landlords who own a house in multiple occupation often assume guaranteed rent is only for standard flats and family homes. In reality, many providers will consider an HMO, though the assessment, the paperwork and the questions worth asking are different. At Zuplex, we look at HMOs individually alongside our wider guaranteed rent scheme, and this guide explains what North London landlords should...
Becoming a landlord for the first time, whether by choice or because circumstances led you there, brings a list of decisions that can feel overwhelming all at once. This guide walks through the practical steps in order, so first time landlords across North London know what to sort out first and what can wait. Looking for a hassle-free way to let your property? Explore our guaranteed rent London service...
Landlords researching ways to protect their rental income often come across two very different products that share almost the same name. Rent guarantee insurance and a guaranteed rent scheme both promise to protect you if something goes wrong with a tenancy, but they work in genuinely different ways. This Zuplex guide sets out exactly what each one covers, so landlords across North London can tell them...