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We understand that whilst every property is different – every landlord is equally as different, with a unique set of requirements and letting instructions. This is why our market appraisal is so important.
On visiting your property, we will offer you advice and information on the expected market rent, desirability/tenant appeal, presentation of your property, likely time scales plus information on your obligations as a Landlord, such as health and safety legislation, insurance, mortgagee requirements and superior covenants.
It does not matter whether you’re looking short term or long term to let your property – you choose. We will help you to achieve the maximum market rent whichever route you decide to take.
Part of our market appraisal involves marketing programme aimed specifically at attracting the ‘ideal’ tenant(s) quickly and efficiently.
These are used primarily on the Internet where all our properties available to let are featured.
We recommend that one of our distinctive To Let boards be displayed outside your property alerting passing traffic that your property is available for let.
Our computerised office network ensures that our staff are quickly made aware of your property’s availability.
We keep in close contact with relocation agencies and the relocation department of large blue chip companies across the country, many of which contact us as their first choice letting agent. We have found that these prospective tenants are professional people of the highest calibre who will look after your property and make prompt rental payments.
Our staff are trained to qualify all our enquiries from private individuals to ensure that they meet your requirements.
A comprehensive list of properties is available in all our offices and is distributed to a steady and consistent flow of prospective tenants.
It is recommended that viewings are undertaken with the landlord as this provides an excellent opportunity to meet the prospective tenant informally. After which a decision can be made as to their potential suitability. We can, however carry out accompanied viewings ourselves.
One of the most important tasks we are presented with is the selection of a suitable tenant for your property. This is achieved not just by focusing on the applicant’s circumstances and ‘personality’ but in negotiating the best deal and tenancy agreement on behalf of our client.
We reference every prospective tenant. Will they look after your property and pay the rent promptly throughout the term, vacating when the lease properly ends? Do they form a group that meets your expectations? Is the property unsuitable for the very young or the very old? Only when we are completely satisfied with the answers, will we action your instructions to accept an offer from a prospective tenant.
This initial document, filled in by a prospective tenant, provides us with the core information enabling you to decide whether to progress to the next stage – taking up references.
This is a professional independent check that provides us with information and you with peace of mind. It includes (as appropriate) a credit check, together with employers, accountants, landlords and personal referencing.
Many of our applicants are already tenants of other clients of ours and have been known to us for many years. Others are introduced to us by companies or relocation agents both at home and overseas with who we work regularly.
The aim is to secure your full protection under the Housing Act 1988 and current Statute. An assured shorthold tenancy can be produced and signed on your behalf as your agent.
It is imperative that cleared funds are with us before access is given to the tenant. We take control of the situation, collecting on your behalf the rent and deposits which is then
We can arrange for gas and electricity accounts to be set up for your tenant as part of our service, accounts for the tenant ensuring minimal obligation to yourself.
This is an area that requires careful attention, as standard homeowner’s policies can fail to provide landlords with all the protection they need. We are happy to work in conjunction with Homelet who provide a comprehensive selection of insurance products for landlords and tenants.
Unexpected problems can arise. More often than not the problem is caused by events outside the landlords reasonable control such as unemployment, business failure or separation.
Any of these areas can lead to a non-paying tenant. When they occur, these problems need to be handled professionally, inevitably incurring legal costs. Legal protection insurance will provide the cover to pay these costs, again this is available through Homelet. click
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