Yes. We market all properties on Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation, On The Market, and utilise our extensive database of tenants actively looking for a property to let.
We also promote properties via our social media platforms and local print media.
Tenant selection is one of the most important aspects of letting. We take all reasonable steps to check prospective tenants’ backgrounds and use a third party to carry out referencing checks, including employment, landlord, and credit history.
Yes. All viewings are attended by a member of our staff.
Yes. Tenants pay a deposit equal to five weeks’ rent.
For Managed or Rent Collection Only properties, we register the deposit with the DPS.
For Tenant Find only, the Landlord must register or hold the deposit, though we can assist for a fee.
We use Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (minimum six months), regularly reviewed by solicitors to ensure compliance.
Who is responsible for building and contents insurance?
Should service/maintenance contracts be maintained?
Who is responsible for repairs and general maintenance?
Who maintains the garden?
Rent is paid a month in advance, we will then transfer this into your account, and you will be emailed with a detailed statement of account.
For managed properties, we carry out regular visits and provide reports highlighting any issues.
Tenants are responsible for electricity, water, gas, and council tax during the tenancy. We notify relevant authorities of tenancy changes if a Schedule of Condition/Inventory has been arranged. Landlords remain responsible for standing charges while the property is vacant; we can arrange payment and note it on your statement.
Landlords must maintain adequate building and contents cover and notify insurers of your intent to let the property. They may impose a small premium to cover the increased risk but failure to advise them may invalidate the terms of your policy in the event of any claims being made.
Tenants are responsible for their personal belongings.
Yes. It is advised that landlords keep service contracts active for items like heating systems, automatic washing machines, fridge/freezers, gas fires etc, all of which are prone to breakdown and expensive to repair when they do.
We can manage and pay premiums from rents received if requested.
Please advise us of any such agreements in the space provided on the ‘Lettings Property Questionnaire’ you have been given.
Landlords. We can use our accredited contractors or follow your instructions for nominated contractors.
Under the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, tenants handle basic garden upkeep.
N.B. It is unlikely that your tenant(s) will do more than keep the grass cut and borders weeded and should you wish to maintain the garden to a higher standard, please feel free to discuss this with us.
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