Long-Term Income Security
Long Lease.
Long-Term Peace of Mind.
A long lease with BDK Realty gives you the security of a professional corporate tenant and the certainty of income for years — not months. Ideal for landlords prioritising stability above all else.
The Long Lease Model
Certainty, not speculation
A long lease differs from a standard tenancy in one important respect: the term. Where most assured shorthold tenancies run for 6–12 months, a long lease with BDK Realty runs for three, five, or up to ten years.
This means you know, with certainty, who your tenant is, what rent you'll receive, and on what date it will arrive — for years into the future. For landlords with mortgages, retirement income planning, or simply a preference for predictability, this is invaluable.
As a professional company, BDK Realty provides stability that no individual tenant can offer. We have contractual obligations, commercial incentives, and a reputation to maintain.
Fixed monthly income for years
You receive the same agreed rent every single month for the duration of the lease term. No market fluctuations, no voids, no renegotiation every 12 months.
A corporate tenant, not an individual
BDK Realty is your lessee — not a private individual. We have a professional obligation to maintain the property, pay on time, and operate in accordance with all regulations.
Full property management included
During the lease term, we manage all day-to-day operations. Cleaning, maintenance, guest management, and compliance are entirely our responsibility.
Property maintained to hotel standard
Because we operate as property assets management, the property is professionally cleaned and maintained after every guest stay. You benefit from this care without lifting a finger.
Structured break clauses
Long leases include agreed break clauses at regular intervals (typically annually or every two years), giving both parties flexibility while maintaining the security of the term.
Above-market rent possible
Because of the stability a long lease provides us operationally, we are sometimes able to offer a modest premium above what a standard short-term AST landlord would receive.
Is It Right For You?
Long lease tends to suit…
Mortgage-backed landlords
If your rental income services a mortgage, long-term certainty removes the risk of void periods disrupting your repayments.
Retirement income planners
Landlords using rental income as part of retirement planning benefit enormously from the predictability of a multi-year, guaranteed income stream.
Overseas landlords
If you're not based in the UK, long-term professional management with no day-to-day involvement required is often the most practical and stress-free structure.
Portfolio landlords
Managing multiple properties under short-term ASTs introduces compounding void and arrears risk. Long leases across a portfolio can dramatically smooth income.
Landlords exiting active management
If you want to step back from active property management without selling, a long lease with BDK Realty is the most complete solution available.
Landlords considering sale
A long lease can provide the certainty you need while you consider longer-term plans for the asset — sale, refinance, or continued letting.
Questions
Long Lease FAQ
Next Steps
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