ExperienceIan has a wealth of experience in dealing with
properties in the area either for sale or let. He has the qualifications
to ensure that your property is well looked after, not only because we choose the right type
of person for the right type of property, but because we make sure that all the properties we
manage are kept up to date as far as health and safety legislation is concerned, we also
ensure that your investment does not deteriorate structurally over the years.
Knowledge We love knowledge, our many years of experience proves our
understanding of the private rented sector and what it means having a good understanding
of rental market and changing legislation, knowing what is the best investment to purchase
and how to be a good landlord which in turn provides our unique flair of matching the right
people to the right property.
Qualifications We hold a professional Indemnity insurance, Client Money Protection Scheme and an independent redress scheme. Not that you will ever need it, as our training and qualifications ensures that best customer service and practice is adhered to at all times.
Problem Solving Yes problems arise from time to time and when you least expect it.
The boiler has broken down. The storm has taken tiles off the roof. The tenant has
accidentally broken a window. All sorts of things go wrong. Our experience proves that when
a there is a crisis looming we have the ability to solve the problem efficiently and effectively.
Contractors We have an excellent and reliable team of contractors to include painter
decorators, plumbers, electricians, domestic engineers, builders, roofers. As landlords or
even sometimes as tenants you benefit from trade prices with people who we trust. You can
be assured that we do not benefit from any secret or hidden costs. Our priority is good
workmanship and well maintained property. Unlike other letting agents we do not charge
commission for arranging contractors.
Enjoyment We genuinely love what we do; property management is about people and
property. We constantly strive to ensure fairness for everyone. We promote positive practices for
landlords who use our professional services. This ensures value and well maintained homes to
everyone who chooses to live in the Private Rented Sector.
Inspections We consider inspections to be vital in the communication
between ourselves and the tenant and feeding back to the landlord. We check to
ensure the property for is being respected by tenant and offer advice such as
general housekeeping, maintenance issues, condensation management etc.
Inspections can alleviate any possible future problems. We also provide the landlord
with an inspection report with photos.
Full Management Service
This is our most popular service, ideal for landlords who are either not local, or do not want to
deal with the day to day issues of managing rental property and tenants and includes the
following:
- Visiting the property, and providing a rental valuation and any other advice which you may
require about letting your property.
- Advising you on compliance with the various safety regulations.
- We will supply and erect To Let board where permitted.
- Your property will be advertised on all of the major property portals, Find-a-Property and
Zoopla We also have excellent contacts with various company personnel departments, and
furthermore have an extensive list of tenants actively looking for properties.
- We will accompany tenant applicants to view your property.
- Obtain and evaluate references and credit checks.
- Prepare a suitable tenancy agreement and arrange signature by the tenant.
- Collecting a tenancy deposit which will be treated in accordance with current legislation.
- Preparing an inventory and schedule of condition.
- Checking the tenant into the property and agreeing the inventory.
- Supervising the transfer of gas, electricity, water and council tax into the tenant's name.
- Receiving rental payments monthly in advance, and paying you promptly, together with a
detailed statement from our computerised management systems.
- If required paying regular outgoings for you from rental payments.
- Inspecting the property periodically, and reporting any problems to you.
- Arranging any necessary repairs or maintenance, first liaising with you in the case of larger
works.
