List your rental property in Guildford

The Renters' Rights Act 2026 is now in force, and it changes the ground rules for letting in Guildford as it does everywhere in England. Section 21 'no-fault' evictions have gone, most tenancies are now assured periodic agreements that roll on rather than running to a fixed end date, and landlords are expected to give tenants the official Information Sheet 2026 at the start of a let. None of that should put you off letting - plenty of Guildford landlords are getting on with it perfectly well - but it does mean getting the paperwork and the process right from day one matters more than ever.

Guildford has a genuinely mixed rental market. The university and the colleges bring a steady flow of students and younger renters, so flats and shared houses near the town centre, around the station, and out towards the Stag Hill campus tend to move quickly. Alongside that there are professionals commuting to London who want a well-kept flat within walking distance of the trains, and families looking at houses in the quieter suburbs and surrounding villages where they can settle for the longer term. The character of demand really does shift street by street, so it pays to describe your property and its setting honestly rather than reaching for a generic pitch.

As with selling, you have an honest choice about how you let. You can advertise the property yourself on Domovita - write the listing, set the rent, arrange viewings and deal with enquiries directly - or you can instruct a local letting agent who knows Guildford's tenant mix and will manage the let for you. Both are entirely valid, and we are clear about which one you are choosing rather than nudging you toward either.

Whichever route you take, compliance is the part to get right: a valid EPC, gas and electrical safety, deposit protection, the right-to-rent checks, and giving tenants the current information they are entitled to. Licensing is set by the local council, and selective or additional licensing schemes vary from area to area - so check directly with Guildford Borough Council whether your property needs a licence before you advertise. A Domovita listing gives you a clean, honest page to let from once that groundwork is done - start one yourself, or speak to a local agent if you would rather hand it over.