We understand that letting your property, especially for the first time, can be a worrying experience and with this in mind our most important consideration is providing you the Landlord with the best possible service and the right tenant for your property.
We never forget that the property is your most important asset and we can confidently assure you that by instructing us to act as your Letting and Management Agents your asset will be in professional and caring hands.
Because we are a small firm, we are able to offer a personal service, with attention to detail, whilst at the same time maintaining a high standard of competence and professionalism.
Our fees are competitive and may be open to negotiation dependent on the level of Service required. We are particularly committed to investment Landlords and savings can be made on the smallest of portfolios.
Drawn from a continually updated register, all prospective Tenants are thoroughly referenced and credit checked. In some cases we will also require a guarantor.
Before a property can be let, there are several matters which the owner will need to deal with to ensure that the tenancy runs smoothly, and also that he/she complies with the law. We provide summarised information below. If you require further advice or assistance with any matter, please do not hesitate to contact us:
We have found that a good relationship with Tenants is the key to a smooth-running tenancy. As Property Managers this relationship is our job, but it is important that the Tenants should feel comfortable in their temporary home, and that they are receiving value for their money. It follows therefore that a well presented and maintained property in a good decorative order will go towards this, whilst also achieving a higher rental figure. Tenants are also more inclined to treat such a property with greater respect.
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This is our inclusive Service, which provides for the marketing of the property and carrying out viewings, leading to the introduction and vetting of a prospective Tenant. This proving satisfactory, we then go ahead and prepare the tenancy agreement, and if required an inventory. The Tenant will then be checked in against the inventory.
During the tenancy we carry out periodic inspection visits. Should these bring to light any maintenance issues, we will (within the confines of our Management Agreement) arrange or recommend any necessary repairs.
Collecting and processing of rental payments is also an important part of our Full Management Service. Rental balances will be credited automatically to the Landlord’s nominated bank account.
Towards the end of the tenancy, we liaise with the Tenant, with a view to renewing the tenancy agreement, or arranging to check them out and re-advertising the property to let.
This Service is suitable for Landlords who are not residing locally, or would rather not deal with the Tenants directly, preferring all aspects to be handled by an Agent.
Our Letting Only Services includes marketing of the property and carrying out viewings, leading to the introduction and vetting of a prospective Tenant. This proving satisfactory, we then go ahead and prepare the tenancy agreement, and if required an inventory.
Following this, the first month’s rent and usually a tenancy deposit is collected and credited to the Landlord less our agreed fee. Managing the tenancy, including the maintenance and rent collection, will then be the responsibility of the Landlord.
Standard residential Tenant intro & tenancy renewal fees on a managed property is £420 inclusive of VAT and Let only intro & tenancy renewal fees are charged at £540 inclusive of VAT. This includes reference checks for 2 tenants only and does not include guarantor reference checks. Additional tenant checks and guarantor checks will be charged at £180 inclusive of VAT per person.
HMO Tenant intro & renewal fees on a managed property is £420 inclusive of VAT and Let only intro & renewal fees are charged at £540 inclusive of VAT per tenant introduced.
We offer a rent collection service at 10% inclusive of VAT and managed at 12% inclusive of VAT.
We charge £95 inclusive of VAT for an EPC per report completed as required by law
We charge £114 inclusive of VAT for a gas certificate per report completed as required by law
We charge £222 inclusive of VAT for an Electrical Safety Certificate per report completed as required by law
We charge £65 inclusive of VAT for PAT reports completed as required by law
We charge £95 inclusive of VAT for legionnaires reports completed as required by law
All other required compliance & maintenance is charged in line with contractors’ invoice plus 12% inclusive of VAT uplift for organisation of works completed.
An inventory report is charged in addition to the above, this is completed via a third party at £80 inclusive of VAT for each communal room (i.e. living room, kitchen, shower room) and £60 inclusive of VAT for each bedroom thereafter.
Landlord withdrawal fees will be charged is withdrawing from marketing prior to tenant move in at a cost of £280 inclusive of VAT.
If a landlord wishes to withdraw from their rent collection/management agreement during a fixed term tenancy, the remaining fees for the term of the contract are due to the agency in full. If notice is served by a landlord during a statutory periodic tenancy, 3 months notice in writing is required.
Withdrawing from our rent collection/management service to another agency will incur an admin fee charge of £280 inclusive of VAT.
On another note, tenant fees – we can charge £50 for the admin of replacement tenant progression plus Standard residential Tenant intro on a managed property is £420 inclusive of VAT and Let only intro is charged at £540 inclusive of VAT. This includes reference checks for 2 tenants only and does not include guarantor reference checks. Additional tenant checks and guarantor checks will be charged at £180 inclusive of VAT per person.
HMO Tenant intro on a managed property is £420 inclusive of VAT and Let only intro is charged at £540 inclusive of VAT per tenant introduced.
As appointed introducers for several insurance companies we are able to offer a range of insurance policies for landlords, including the following –
Buildings Insurance
Contents Insurance
Rent guarantee
Legal Expenses
Please ask for further details.
