Furnished or Unfurnished?

In our experience, the preference is generally for furnished accommodation and we would particularly recommend this option for first time landlords. Good quality, well equipped, furnished properties appeal to most types of tenants, particularly corporate tenants. If possible, we would recommend a degree of landlord flexibility to avoid unnecessary void periods. Furnished property will need everything provided so that tenants can move in with just personal belongings. Unfurnished accommodation should include carpets, curtains and we recommend as a minimum basic kitchen appliances.

Our duties

  • Initial rental valuation
  • Presentation advice
  • Advice on Landlords legal obligations
  • Market the property to find a suitable tenant.
  • Local and internet advertising
  • E-marketing
  • To let board
  • Accompany potential tenants to property viewings.
  • Negotiate the terms of the tenancy and complete full credit referencing
  • Prepare and discuss the contents of the tenancy agreement with the tenant and write to you confirming the tenancy.
  • When agreement has been reached between the parties, we will collect one month’s rent in advance as well as a tenancy bond deposit in cleared funds.
  • Rent collection & rental payments to landlords
  • Landlord statements
  • Notifying utility services
  • Arrangement of general repairs

Optional extras include:

  • Safety Inspections.
  • Tenancy extensions.
  • The preparation and serving of appropriate notices.
  • Rent Collection Service
  • Incorporating the ‘Tenant Find’ option, our ‘Rent Collection’ service will also deal with all monetary elements of the let.

These include:

  • Collection of rent.
  • Pursuit of late rent payments.
  • Rent statements.
  • Arranging for extension of the tenancy agreement or re-let the property.
  • Advising on legal notices.

Optional extras include:

  • Authorised property visits.
  • Rent reviews.
  • Copy rent statements.

Incorporating both the ‘Tenant Find Only’ and ‘Full Management’ service will also take care of all the day-to-day property management issues.

These include:

  • Property visits to highlight any maintenance issues, advise if the tenant is looking after the property in a satisfactory manner and if necessary arrange any repairs.
  • Dealing with any deductions from/releasing deposits.
  • A full inventory will also be carried out at an additional charge.
  • The preparation and serving of appropriate notices, is available at an extra cost.

Optional extras include:

  • Rent reviews.
  • Copy rent statements.
  • Tenancy extensions.

This service is particularly popular with overseas landlords or those who own a portfolio of properties.