We pride ourselves in offering a personal and friendly service, whilst at the same time maintaining a high standard of competence and professionalism.
The two basic elements of our services are Full Management and Let Only. We also maintain a flexible attitude, and are generally able to adapt our service to meet our client’s individual circumstances.
Full Management
This is our all inclusive service, which provides the marketing of the property, conducting viewings which leads onto the introduction and vetting of a prospective tenant. Having proved satisfactory, we will then create the Tenancy Agreement and if required an inventory, the tenant will then be checked in. During the tenancy we will carry out periodic inspections. Collecting and processing the rental payments is also part of the service. We deal with any maintenance issues within the property, with your approval. Towards the end of the Tenancy, we will liaise with the tenant and either renew the Tenancy Agreement or arrange to check them out as applicable.
Letting Only
This is a service which provides the marketing of the property, conducting viewings which in turn leads onto the introduction and vetting of prospective tenants. Having proved satisfactory, we will then create the Tenancy Agreement and if required, an inventory, the tenant will then be checked in. Following this, the first month’s rent and a security deposit will be collected. These will be credited to the Landlord less our agreed fees. Managing the tenancy, including the maintenance and rent collection, will then be the responsibility of the Landlord.
Preparing the Property
We have found a good relationship with tenants is the key to a smooth-running Tenancy. We advise the general condition should be as high as possible. Leave minimal furnishings, remove all personal possessions or any item of sentiment, have the Gardens cut and tidy, we recommend that the property be professionally cleaned.
Mortgage - If your property is mortgaged, you should obtain your mortgagee’s written consent to let.
Leasehold - If you are a leaseholder, you should check the terms of your lease and obtain any necessary written consent.
Insurance - You should ensure that you are suitably covered for letting under both your buildings and contents insurance. Failure to inform your insurer may invalidate your policy.
Income Tax - Landlords have a responsibility to inform the Inland Revenue of rent income received, and to pay any tax due. Non-resident landlords will have tax deducted at source subject to CNR code.
The Inventory - It is most important that an inventory of contents and schedule of condition be prepared in order to avoid either:
a) misunderstanding or b) dispute at the end of a tenancy. We advise photographic evidence is held with the inventory.