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Many long term tenants love their National Trust homes and enjoy living in older properties. This link will lead you to the National Trust Website for prospective tenants and provide lots of information with a list of current NT homes to let. Properties are currently advertised on Rightmove.
Priority is often given to applicants who can bring relative skills to the area and contribute to the local community. We advise you to keep an eye on the available properties and contact the Trust immediately you see one you are interested in. Some properties will have large numbers of applicants. Viewings are by appointment and the list may be limited.
All tenants from 1st May 2026 now have an assured periodic tenancy (APT).
We advise you to establish the heating/energy costs for the property as old houses are often difficult and more expensive to heat, with a greater risk of mould and damp. Check the EPC rating. Some NT homes are Grade 2 Listed which imposes restrictions on what can be done to the property with planning permission / approval.
The lease will clarify any restrictions on parking including caravans , motor homes and boats.
Some properties have additional issues which the Trust should clarify when providing details of the property.
Most have gardens which will need looking after and many see this as a bonus of renting from the National Trust. Check who is responsible for the garden hedges, fences, walls and parking areas. Tenants are usually responsible for all garden maintenance and planting.
For those who go on to be National Trust tenants , you will receive a Residential Tenants Handbook. Tenants are also given a free tenant pass to all National Trust properties.
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