Landlords

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Our team of rental specialists are both knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of residential property management, letting and maintenance. As professional residential letting agents we are able to provide you with a cost-effective service that is second-to-none. We are also specialists in student accommodation from purchase through to letting.

As landlords ourselves, we know how important it is to have a reliable, proactive and knowledgeable lettings agent. Our team of specialists are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the lettings process and would be happy to discuss any aspect of your requirements. Whether you are looking for a property suitable for the rental market, someone to take care of the property management or someone to advise on the financial or legal aspects, we are here to help.

Rental Assessment

Rental assessments are free of charge and without obligation. We can arrange a visit to your property, at a time convenient for you, to discuss the achievable rent. The primary factors that may affect the rent achievable are the condition of the property, its suitability, its location, whether it is to be let furnished or unfurnished, market conditions and the time of year.

Advertising

We aim to let your property quickly and seamlessly to the right tenant at the right price. Marketing includes property details and listing on our database which runs an active mailing list. The property will also be displayed on our website as well as third party property websites. In addition we would erect a To Let board at the property to maximise local interest.

Referencing

Once a suitable tenant has been found they complete an application form which we then use to carry out a full credit assessment, which checks the prospective tenant’s credit history previous addresses and public records. We obtain an employment reference that confirms income and length of employment and finally if applicable we obtain a previous landlords reference. Only once satisfactory references have been received will the tenancy be allowed to commence.

Inventory

Before any tenancy begins we visit the property to compile a fully detailed inventory and schedule of condition, including dated photographs. This document forms part of the tenancy agreement and its contents may be used as evidence in court should the need arise.

Gas and Electrical Safety

We will advise our landlords on what is required to make sure the property meets all the legal requirements of the gas and electrical safety laws as well as fire and furnishing law.

Signing up and moving in

The new tenants are met at the property to go over the legal details, sign the tenancy agreement, verify the inventory of property contents, schedule of condition and read all the meters.

Property Inspections

Property inspections are carried out every three months. We check that the tenants are occupying the property in a tenant–like manner and complying with the terms of the agreement. A report is left at the property or emailed to the tenant and copy kept on file. The landlord is advised of any repair issues that are raised and any considered breaches of the tenancy agreement. Tenants are advised of any issues that they may need to address and revisited to re inspect accordingly in the following days/weeks the timing is depending on the seriousness of the issue.

Repairs and Maintenance

We will advise of any actions required and if instructed to do so, will arrange and organise repairs using either contractors from our approved contractors list or the landlords preferred contractor. Invoices are deducted from rent received or forwarded direct at cost if preferred.

Tenancy Renewals

We will contact you during the fourth month of the tenancy for instructions on renewal. For example, to offer the existing tenant a further term or to issue notice to terminate. If we do not receive a response from the landlord we will then offer a renewal of tenancy.

Final Inspections

An inspection of the property will be carried out once the tenant has vacated with the tenant accompanying the inspection wherever possible. The tenant is charged for any repairs and cleaning required that is considered beyond fair wear and tear this will be percentage damage costs not new for old as detailed in the deposit conditions set out by government. The landlord is notified of this and also advised on the on-going condition of the property and what is required to effect a quick re-let.


Fees


Full Management

  • Set up residential let fees
  • Create all paperwork and other tasks in order to start the tenancy - £440 plus VAT (this includes the inventory)
  • Management monthly commission - 10% plus VAT

 

Please note if we need to pay any bills on Landlords behalf to cover the cost to process them we do charge £10 plus VAT on top of the Trades bill.


Tenant Find Only

  • Set up residential let fees
  • £600 plus VAT plus 3 weeks rent on top (this includes the inventory)

 

Please note if we need to pay any bills on Landlords behalf to cover the cost to process them we do charge £10 plus VAT on top of the Trades bill.


Student Let/ Professional Multi Occupany (managed only)

  • Set up whole house group of friends - £250 plus VAT plus £50 plus VAT per person (this includes the inventory)

    OR
  • Set up individual rooms - £150 plus VAT (this includes the inventory)
  • Management monthly commission on HMO - 12% plus VAT

 

Please note if we need to pay any bills on Landlords behalf to cover the cost to process them we do charge £10 plus VAT on top of the Trades bill.


All fees correct at 31st May 2019

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