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Our property management service is tailored for landlords who do not have the time themselves to professionally manage their property, or who are based overseas or simply feel they do not possess the knowledge to manage their property in a professional manner.
The main principles which guide us in our management of properties is speed of communication, transparency of costs, regular inspections and a common sense approach to solving problems for the mutual benefit of both parties.
We are proud of our record in managing our landlord’s properties over the years. To judge us on these claims, please feel free to check out independent reviews given from satisfied past and present landlord and tenant clients via Google.
For more information regarding our New Homes service, Property Search Service and Land & Investments service, please feel free to visit these pages respectively.
Please find below a table which clearly explains the all the details provided in the 2 different lettings services we offer to our landlord clients.
Listed below is the summary of the various services we provide depending on which service level you choose to retain us on.
| Service Provided | Let & Managed 15% + Vat | Let only 9% + Vat |
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Professional PhotographyOur photographer will take professional photos of your property to showcase it in it’s best light. |
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Comprehensive MarketingWe will market your property online on various channels and to our large database of current tenant clients. |
✔ | ✔ |
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Detailed Referencing ProcessWe will carry out a 3 point detailed reference check of each tenant immediately after they pay the holding deposit to secure the property. |
✔ | ✔ |
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Tenancy Agreement Drawn UpWe will draw up a bespoke AST to suit your individual requirements as discussed in advance and send it to you for approval before the tenants sign up. |
✔ | ✔ |
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Paperless Administration ProcessThe AST will be signed electronically and all relevant documents will be sent to you within 2 days of the tenants moving in. |
✔ | ✔ |
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Renegotiate the Tenancy Renewal3 month’s prior to the end of the tenancy, we will liaise with the tenant on your behalf to negotiate a renewal on the best possible terms and keep you updated. We will then send you copies of the new AST once it is signed. |
✔ | ✔ |
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Inventory & Check In ProvidedWe will organise for an inventory report to be carried out a day before the move in date by one of our preferred inventory service providers. |
✔ | ✖ |
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Electrical & Gas Safety Inspections ArrangedWe will arrange for electrical certification and a gas safety inspection to be carried out (if required). |
✔ | ✖ |
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms ArrangedWe will arrange for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to be installed (where necessary). |
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Energy Performance Certificate ArrangedWe will organise for an EPC to be carried out (if required). |
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Deposit RegistrationWithin 14 days of the tenants moving in, we will forward their security deposit to a relevant deposit protection service and thus formally protect it on your behalf. You and the tenants will receive relevant written confirmation of this via email for your records. |
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Pursue & Advise on Rent ArrearsIf the rent is not received on the due date, we will pursue the tenants for the arrears on your behalf. We will also advise you on the best course of action regarding taking legal action if required. |
✔ | ✖ |
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Rental Guarantee ArrangedWe can arrange landlords rent guarantee insurance with optional legal protection at your request. |
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Notification of Utility Providers ArrangedWe will inform the relevant gas, electricity, water and council tax departments of the new tenant’s details, their move in date and the meter readings on this date. |
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Property Information Sheet ArrangedWe will give the tenants an information sheet outlining the utility company and council tax details along with meter readings. It will also outline any important points, location of user manuals and contain our full contact details for management call outs. |
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Professional Cleaning ArrangedWe will arrange for your property to be cleaned leading up to the tenancy commencing and after the tenancy has ended (if required). |
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Key Holding ServiceWhilst managing your property, we will require a full set of keys, including access codes and fobs, for contractors to gain access to the property. |
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Repairs & Maintenance ArrangedWe will deal with all tenants repair requests by obtaining tradesman quotes, relaying them to you, obtaining your consent and the monies from you and then instructing the work. Copies of all paperwork will be sent to you. |
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24 Hour Emergency Service AvailableIn the event of a very urgent matter, the tenants will have an emergency number to call so we can instruct the urgent work immediately |
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Property Inspections IncludedEvery 4 months, we will carry out a property inspection. This involves taking detailed notes of general condition of appliances and furniture and the level of cleanliness. We will also take digital photos. This will be compiled into a report and sent to you for your records. |
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Mid tenancy single tenant changeoversIn the event a tenant wishes to vacate early and find a replacement co-tenant, we will administer the process and carry out the relevant reference checks on the new tenant prior to moving them in. |
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Dealing with major breaches of the tenancyIn the very rare event that a tenant may breach a major term or obligation of their tenancy we will investigate the matter on your behalf and act with diplomacy to resolve the issue favourably as soon as possible. |
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Relevant Notices ServedOn your behalf, we will formally issue the tenants with relevant notice to vacate at least 2 months prior to the end of their tenancy term. You will also be sent a copy of this notice. |
✔ | ✖ |
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Notifying Utility companies of tenants vacatingWe will ensure the tenants have closed off all their utility accounts with the correct meter readings and paid their final bills. |
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Management of Check Out ProcessOn the day the tenants vacate, we will arrange for the inventory company to carry out a check out report. We will also collect all relevant sets of keys from the tenants. |
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Deposit Returning ServiceWe will promptly return the deposit to the tenants if there was no significant damage to the property, no rental arrears and they have paid all their bills. If they have not fulfilled some or any of these obligations we will advise you on the fair amount we believe should be deducted and we will act on your behalf accordingly. |
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