Landlord Services
Our priority and most important consideration is providing you the landlord with the best possible service and the right tenant for your property in the shortest timeframe.
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.
Three reasons to choose us!
Personal Service
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.
Competitive Rates
Our fees are highly competitive and may be open to negotiation dependent on the level of service required. We are particularly committed to investment landlords and no portfolio is too small
Careful Tenant Selection
We advertise widely and hold a continually updated tenant database. Once a suitable tenant is found, all prospective occupiers are thoroughly referenced and credit checked.
Optimise your portfolio
If you need assistance in building your investments, we are often aware of opportunities in upcoming trends in property values, and can assist to ensure that your overall yield is maximised.
Due to very high demand for good properties, it’s often possible to pick the best tenants, resulting in secure tenancies, and long term capital growth.
Accurate property condition reports
Our inventory and property inspection recording system is fully digital, providing detailed evidence of the condition of the property at the start and end of a tenancy.
This provides the reassurance that your asset will be maintained in good condition and any deductions from tenancy deposit, even if disputed, are fair and fully evidenced.
Landlord Fees
We offer a personal and private estate agency service from experienced and qualified property professionals. We will take the time to understand your needs and then put in place a service and fee structure following that discussion. The standard set service offered is much like the majority of estate agents, with the difference being that the service offered if fully operated by the individual agent.
The standard fully managed service is charged at 12% would include:
- responsibility for the management of a property which would include:
- Full marketing with pro photos and video tours on all major portals and social media campaigns
- Viewings
- Offer negotiation
- Arranging of any required certificates
- Arranging of an inventory and check in and the communication regarding the timings
- Key release
- Personal meeting on day of move in
- Accepting calls and emails for maintenance issues during a tenancy and actioning repairs, arranging contractors or additional visits.
- One virtual inspection every six months
- Rent collection and management
- Arranging of the check- out report
- Arranging the release of the deposit following receipt of the confirmation of the amount to be deducted (if any) from the Landlord.
The Rent Managed service is 9% charged and includes:
- Full marketing with pro photos and video tours on all major portals and social media campaigns
- Viewings
- Offer negotiation
- Arranging of any required certificates
- Arranging of an inventory and check in and the communication regarding the timings
- Key release
- Personal meeting on day of move in
- Rent collection and management
- Arranging of the check- out report
- Arranging the release of the deposit following receipt of the confirmation of the amount to be deducted (if any) from the Landlord.
The Let Only service charged at 7%:
- Full marketing with pro photos and video tours on all major portals and social media campaigns
- Viewings
- Offer negotiation
- Arranging of any required certificates
- Arranging of an inventory and check in and the communication regarding the timings
- Key release
- Personal meeting on day of move in
- Arranging of the checkout report if requested
- Assisting with the release of the deposit if requested
Tenancy setup with tenancy agreements, referencing and credit checks, gathering of and issuing of the de-regulation documents, right to rent checks – £300.
Optional Additional Fees
Tenancy Renewal Fee: 5% of rent due collected monthly from the rent received or settled by invoice at point of renewal for fixed term.
Preparing Inventory/Schedule of Condition: £ 140.00
Check in / Check out: £ 125.00
Administration of NRL tax returns: £ 200.00 per annum
Redirection of mail overseas: £ 200.00 + cost of postage
Arranging and supplying gas safety: £ 120.00
Arranging and supplying electrical safety check: £ 275.00
Energy Performance Certificate Admin Fee: £ 150.00
Issuing Rent Increase notice: £ 50.00
Right to Rent Check: £ 20.00
Redirection of mail overseas: £ 200.00 + cost of postage
Arranging and supplying gas safety: £ 120.00
Arranging and supplying electrical safety check: £ 275.00
Energy Performance Certificate Admin Fee: £ 150.00
Issuing Rent Increase notice: £ 50.00
Right to Rent Check: £ 20.00
Tenancy Deposit Service Fee: £ 40.00
Duplication and testing of extra keys: £ 20.00 plus cost of keys
Issuing Notice of Seeking Possession: £ 20.00
Maintenance Repair Limit UK Landlords (see Clause 4.2): £ 500.00
Maintenance Repair Limit Overseas Landlords (see Clause 4.2):£ 1,000
Obtaining estimates and supervision of major works: Between 10% and 20% of the cost of work over £ 500.00
Hourly rate for other work: £ 85 per hour
Pre-letting Regulation Check (see Clause 4.1) £ 0.00 – Included
Frequently Asked Questions - Landlords
We advertise widely and hold a continually updated tenant database, therefore unlike many local letting agents, we are able to find and reference tenants in the shortest possible time. We maintain comprehensive referencing services, along with efficient contractual processing, thus reducing any potential for a void period in your property.
Your property can be let fully furnished, part furnished or unfurnished. Which of these is appropriate will depend on the type of property and local market conditions. We will be pleased to give you advice on whether to furnish or not and to what level.
Yes would be glad to assist. We can help you to build your investment portfolio by highlighting areas which are forecast to experience the most profitable increases in capital growth vs rental value, thereby maximising your rental yield.
If your property is mortgaged with a mortgage that is not specifically designed for rentals, you should obtain your mortgagee’s written consent to the letting. They may require additional clauses in the tenancy agreement of which you must inform us.
Our fees are among the most competitive in the industry, and we seek to ensure that we provide outstanding value for money, while providing a professional service at all times. Please contact our office for our latest fees booklet.
