Landlord Services

Our Landlord Services provide everything you need to create happy and successful tenancies

  Rental Appraisal:

Our esteemed lettings team utilises local rental data while taking into consideration the size, location, and various attributes of your property in order to provide you with a well-informed and precise rental appraisal. Additionally, we offer invaluable suggestions on enhancing the appeal and value of your property, enabling you to maximize your return on investment.

  Marketing and Compliance Consultation:

Before initiating the marketing process for your property, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of all legal requirements pertaining to property letting to ensure that your property meets safety compliance standards. We also engage in a thorough discussion with you regarding the level of support you may require for managing your tenancies. Whether you are an experienced landlord capable of self-management or simply prefer a hands-off approach, we are here to cater to your individual needs. 

   Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):

To initiate the marketing process, it is necessary for you to furnish us with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your property. If you don't have a current certificate, we can arrange for an assessment to be conducted and subsequently issue the required certificate. Please feel free to request a quote for this service.

An EPC provides crucial information regarding a property's energy usage, estimated energy costs, and offers recommendations for reducing energy consumption and saving costs. In England, a minimum EPC rating of E is legally mandated for rental properties.

   Marketing:

Apart from showcasing your property on our exceptional website, we ensure its listing on prominent portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla. Furthermore, we feature your property across our influential social media accounts and prominently display it in our window exhibit. Additionally, we inform our extensive database of registered tenants actively seeking properties similar to yours. Our eye-catching boards often generate substantial interest in a property, making a physical sign highly recommended.

   Prospective Tenants:

Upon identifying a suitable tenant who aligns with your property's requirements, we will present them to you for approval before proceeding with tenant referencing and checks. If you choose to proceed, we will collect a holding deposit equal to one week's rent from the tenant, progressing to the next stage.

   Tenant Checks:

While there is considerable demand for rental properties, finding a tenant who is well-suited for your specific property can significantly impact its proper maintenance, timely rent payments, and overall care. Thus, when we identify a potential tenant, we conduct meticulous referencing checks, encompassing credit checks, employer references, affordability assessments, proof of address and identity, previous landlord references, mandatory right-to-rent checks, and guarantor checks.

   Anti-Money Laundering:

We may also  conduct anti-money laundering checks on tenants which are a straightforward process to ensure compliance.

   Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (ASTs):

The majority of tenancy agreements are in the form of Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements, which we are well-versed in preparing. Providing your tenant with a tenancy agreement is legally mandated and offers crucial protection for both you and your tenant.

   Security Deposits:

A security deposit must not exceed the equivalent of five weeks' rent. It is mandatory to register deposits with a government-endorsed Tenant Deposit Scheme within 30 days of the tenancy commencement. In most cases, we collect deposits on behalf of landlords and register them with our Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS).

   Inventory and Check-In:

To mitigate disputes and potential issues during or at the end of a tenancy, it is advisable to utilize an inventory at the check-in stage. This comprehensive document lists all items within the property, including their condition and any existing marks, scratches, or damages. By utilising this inventory as a reference at the end of the tenancy, the likelihood of deposit disputes is significantly reduced. We can facilitate the creation of an inventory and ensure thorough check-in procedures are carried out.

   Rent Collection:

Collecting rent every month can be time consuming and feel slightly awkward, especially if chasing is required. That's why almost all of our landlords leave this to us, as they know they will recieve their rent on schedule and we will chase any missed or late payments promptly. 

   Client Money Protection:

When we collect rent or chargeable fees from tenants on your behalf, you can be confident that your money is fully protected with our propertymark CMP scheme membership. 

    Repairs and Maintenance Contracts:

With a fully managed contract, we can take care of everything from organising scheduled maintenance, gas boilers servicing and compliance, emergency repairs and more. Because a well maintained rental property creates a long and successful tenancy with fewer rental voids and issues. 

   Emergency Contact:

Being on call 24/7 is a huge burden, so we let landlords relax, safe in the knowledge that if the worst happens, or someone has simply just locked themselves out, we're on hand and ready to step in. 

   Ending Tenancies:

Occasionally, tenancies need to end and that can be for any number of reasons, from problems with tenants to landlords simply needing to take back their properties. 

We can take care of all the difficult bits for you, including serving Section 21 Notices an attending court. 

   Disposals:

Should you wish simply to dispose of yout rental property, we have a network of investors who are interested in purchasing properties with sitting tenants. Therefore, we can take care of the entire process for you with little to now disruption to your tenants. To find out more, arrange a consultation with one of our lettings experts.

So, depending on which contract you have with us, you can let being a landlord be just as much or as little hard work as you want it to be.

Talk to our lettings team and let us create just the right service contract you need to fit your individual requirements.