Whether you are considering letting out a property that has been your home or one that has been purchased for investment, you will have concerns. We aim to discuss these with you and offer advice to maximise your rental income, along with ensuring any anxieties you may have are laid to rest.
We appreciate that each landlord has different requirements and therefore offer three services, these being Let only, Rent Collection, and Full Management, all of which can be adapted to your specific needs.
As we are not estate agents you can be assured that 100% of our time and effort is used in managing the properties in our charge. We have a specialist computer system to assist us in this along with experienced, trained staff which will enable us to make sure that the letting of your property is stress free. Our aim has always been to treat every house as if were our own.
There are some things that must be done before you let out your property all of which we will assist you to arrange.
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| Advertising your property |  |
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| Advertise on our own web site | |
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| Advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market | |
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| Media coverage | |
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| Window displays | |
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| Property hand out lists in the office | |
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| Emails to local companies and relocation agents | |
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| Full reference checks on tenants | |
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| Prepare Tenancy agreement | |
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| Collect first month's rent and deposit | |
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| Advise tenant of your bank and contact details | |
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| Chase rent arrears |  |
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| Check tenant into property with inventory * | |
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| Deposit lodged with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme ** | |
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| Collect the rent each month | |
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| Send statement of account | |
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| At the end of the Tenancy check the Tenant out of the property and arrange for the release of the Deposit | |
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| Prepare inventory * | |
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| Regular property inspections | |
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| Arrange for maintenance to be carried out as agreed with you by using either one of our approved contractors or one of your choice | |
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* Available at an additional cost
** Available only if Rents do inventory
Rent and Legal Protection Policy available at an additional cost on either Rent Collection or Full Management
| Full Management | Letting Service Tenant Find | |
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| Arrangement Fee | £240 inc Vat | £240 inc Vat |
| Management Fee | 12% inc Vat | 9.6 inc Vat |
| Tenancy Renewal Fee | £120 inc Vat | £120 inc Vat |
| Inventory Cost | £120 inc Vat | £120 inc Vat |
| Check-in Fee | £72 inc Vat | £72 inc Vat |
| Check-out Fee | £72 inc Vat | £72 inc Vat |
| Let Only | N/A | £720 inc Vat |
| Deposit Adjudiction | £36 per Annum | £36 per Annum |
| HMRC Non-Resident Landlord Tax Submission | Cost from Accountant | Cost from Accountant |
| Key Cutting Fees | Cost of cutting key | Cost of cutting key |
| Gas Safety Record | £90 inc Vat | £90 inc Vat |
| Periodic Electrical Installation Certification | Cost from Contractor | Cost from Contractor |
| Legionella Risk Assessment | Cost from Contractor | Cost from Contractor |
| Smoke Alarm | Cost from Contractor | Cost from Contractor |
| Carbon Monoxide Detector | Cost from Contractor | Cost from Contractor |
| Battery | Cost from Contractor | Cost from Contractor |
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | £90 inc Vat | £90 inc Vat |
| Routine Property Visits if Requested | £72 inc Vat | £72 inc Vat |
| Serving of Notices | £60 - £120 inc Vat | £60 - £120 inc Vat |