The Primary Tenancy™ model
How the ARO works.
A simple, transparent process built on a model we've refined since 2008 — turning monthly rent into upfront income without changing tenants or taking on debt.
We assess your property
We confirm full market rent on your property for a new or existing tenancy in England or Wales. Good landlords, good properties, fully compliant.
We Source a tenant / We take over existing tenancies
If vacant we'll source tenant, otherwise we can take over an existing tenancy, subject to compliance checks. Private, professional tenants undergo comprehensive referencing and right-to-rent checks before moving in.
You receive up to 12 months' rent
Under our Primary Tenancy™, ARO™ becomes the primary tenant and pays you up to a year's rent in advance.
We manage everything
Full management, compliance, tenant relationship and legal cover — at our standard full-management fee.
Included as standard
Built-in protections for every tenancy.
Rent Guarantee
You keep your upfront rent — even if the tenant doesn't pay theirs.
Void Protection
Covered if a tenant gives the standard two months' notice mid-term.*
Legal Protection
We manage evictions and cover the legal costs if things go wrong.*
Additional Privacy
Tenants deal with us directly — no awkward landlord-tenant disputes.
Protection From Regulation
As Primary Tenant, we take on compliance with relevant regulations.
Not a Loan
ARO™ doesn't affect your credit rating. The money is yours to use freely.
*Void protection, rent guarantee and full terms and conditions are available online or on request.
Who qualifies for ARO™.
We select landlords and properties carefully — after all, we're putting our own money on the line. If your property is in England or Wales, fully compliant, and either vacant or occupied by good tenants, you are likely to qualify.
We're looking for good landlords with good properties who want a high-quality, long-term property manager.
A cost-effective solution.
You'd be forgiven for assuming ARO™ costs more — it doesn't. We don't charge a premium over our standard full management, and void protection is included at no extra cost. In fact, our fees are often lower than agents who can't offer a year's rent upfront.
Illustration
A simple example.
Based on a £1,200 per month rent for a new tenancy, including the Landlord Rent Guarantee. A fully managed property does require a maintenance float for emergency works.
- Rent (12 months)
- £14,400.00
- Costs (Full Management, Upfront Rent & Rent Guarantee)
- −£3,132.00
- Set-up costs
- −£550.00
- Maintenance float
- −£450.00
- Landlord Payout
- £10,268.00*
*Illustration only
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