Bristol, City of runs 3 schemes relevant to property investors: empty-home renovation funding plus landlord incentives (guaranteed rent, rent in advance or deposit cover) for letting to council-referred tenants. Each scheme below links to the council's own page where you can verify eligibility and apply.
For landlords letting to council-referred tenants through Bristol's private renting team, the council offers either a deposit bond equivalent to 2 months' rent or a 5-week cash deposit, alongside the wider tenancy support package.
Capital and interest repayment loan over maximum 10-year term. Maximum £20,000 per self-contained flat or house and up to £60,000 per property. Funded by Bristol City Council, administered by Lendology CIC. Loan covers repairs and improvements needed to make the home habitable, whether to rent out or move in. Separate 0% interest variant available where property is leased to Homes for Ukraine tenants for 5 years.
Bristol City Council's private renting team finds council-referred tenants for landlords on ASTs (ideally 12-month minimum term, accepted from 6 months). The council can provide up to 6 months' rent in advance depending on circumstances, incentive payments to help meet market rents, rent guarantee insurance reimbursement, and may refund the property licence fee when the full property is let through the council. Contact private.renting@bristol.gov.uk.
Empty Property Loan via Lendology CIC - 4% fixed, max £20k per self-contained unit, max £60k per property, 10yr repayment. Separate 0% Homes for Ukraine loan with 5yr lease back.