Landlords (Letting only service)

• We will visit your property and offer advice as to the likely rental achievable and suggest any improvements which may be necessary before letting.
• Provide you with written explanations of the laws regarding Gas Safety, Furniture & Furnishings and Electrical Safety.
• Market/advertise as necessary and search our existing tenant applications register.
• Interview & arrange for prospective tenants to view the property.
• Carry out a professional reference on each applicant and provide recommendations as to their suitability.
• Introduce you to a company that provides insurance services and discuss with you building and contents insurance policies for rented properties.
• Collect first month's rent and security deposit.
• Draw up our standard 'Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement'.

Landlords (Full management service)
Everything as in the letting only service PLUS:

• Prepare an inventory and schedule of condition if required (subject to a small charge).
• Advise and assist in the transfer of utility service accounts.
• Collect and hold a security deposit.
• Collect ongoing rental payments, provide a written monthly statement of account and forward the rental balance to the Landlord.
• Pay certain regular outgoings from the rental funds, provided sufficient funds are available as above.
• Inspect the property at regular intervals and ensure compliance with the tenancy agreement.
• Look after minor repairs & maintenance up to an agreed sum and settle out of rental funds as above.
• Assist with insurance claims where requested (subject to a small charge).
• Take appropriate initial action in the event of rent arrears or breach of agreement.
• Renew, re-advertise and relet as appropriate.