Landlords of three, four and five-bedroom homes in Epsom and Ewell are being sought by the council.

The authority wants them to lease their properties so the council can then in turn lease them to families in need.

Landlords are guaranteed rent, with six months in advance, and the council will carry out minor repairs up to the value of £500 per year.

Epsom and Ewell bosses say the authority will lease and manage properties for a period of three to five years.