The Landlord’s Guide

It's quite a responsibility looking after your own home, let alone handing over your keys to a complete stranger, and allowing them to run it for you.

Whatever your reason for letting out your home, 2nd property, job relocation, personal circumstance or even inheritance, you will need someone who you can trust, someone with experience, someone who knows what good customer service really is, and someone who will look to maximise your income.

We know what it's like to be a Landlord, we have been there personally, and we have encountered many of the pitfalls already, so we can ensure they will never happen to you.

The first thing you need to do is select the service that suits you below, then give us a call to arrange your free no obligation property valuation.

To make the process as stress free as possible, we have tailored made 2 services that we believe will cover every eventuality, and suit every budget.

We Will not charge you a penny until your property becomes occupied with a quality tenant.

Here are our standard options available to you, however if you want something a little more comprehensive or a little less hands on, please contact us and we can change our package to suit your needs, and of course negotiate on the price. We are flexible.

Let Only:

Just £425.00 plus vat

Including Rent Guarantee Insurance for Free

Including A Ten Year Energy Performance Certificate for Free

Including An AIIC Professional Inventory for Free

This option means we will find you a Tenant by carrying out the following tasks, and then allow you to continue the management and up-keep of the relationship as you wish, with the comfort of knowing that there is a legal contract in place.

  • Arrange and carry out a free inspection of your home to assess the monthly rent achievable.
  • Give advice on the new Tenant Deposit Scheme, explain the new laws, and how they affect you, including how we will handle the deposit process for you and ensure you are compliant.
  • Give you advice on any home improvements and furnishings which may enhance the Rental Value.
  • Give you advice on safety, buildings, and current legislation, including gas and electricity.
  • Advertise for tenants by publishing your property online within 24 hours of the valuation.
  • Call, email or text our mailing list to see if your property matches our sizable tenant's waiting list.
  • Erect our exclusive 'TO LET' advertising board displayed outside your Home (if wanted)
  • Vet all prospective Tenants for suitability prior to viewings.
  • Attend all Viewings with prospective Tenants (if wanted).
  • Store and safely lock up the keys for vacant properties in our office safe for viewings.
  • Carry out Credit, Employer and Reference Checks through Homelet of all Tenants
  • Recommend that all tenants have contents insurance with landlords liability cover.
  • Produce the Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement and all the paperwork needed to be legal.
  • Arrange collection of the deposit and 1st months rent.
  • Arrange for a comprehensive AIIC Inventory of your property to be carried out, which is critical to be compliant with the new laws.
  • Include Rent Guarantee for free in the initial letting period for 6 or 12 months
  • Include a Free Energy Performance Certificate Valid for 10 Years
  • Help Hand over keys on ‘move-in day'.
  • Transfer all monies to your specified Bank Account after the move-in.
  • Issue Renewal Notice to Tenants.
  • Renew Tenancy Agreement for existing tenants for just £99+vat, if wanted.

Fully Managed:

£99 Setup fee and then just 9% plus vat of the monthly rental

All of the “let only” services shown above, plus:

  • Be On Call 24 Hours-a-Day, 7 Days-a-Week for Tenants, for all house emergencies.
  • Ensure the monthly rental is paid into your nominated bank account each month
  • Chase tenants for unpaid month rental and send appropriate correspondence
  • Deal with all queries or emergencies during the Tenancy on your behalf.
  • Advise you straight away on any repairs needed on your property.
  • Arrange repair work if necessary using pre nominated, reputable contractors.
  • Carry out 3-Monthly Inspections of your property.
  • Attend on day of departure to carry out a Final Inspection, take meter readings and notify the companies involved.
  • Ensure safe return of the keys to you, or to the new tenants.
  • Arrange for the return of the tenant deposit minus any costs.
  • Arrange for any cleaning or maintenance to your property.

Give us a call on 01245 344399 for a chat about your property, or for more information, or click here to arrange a free property valuation

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