Landlords

Residential Property Management

Renting your property

As the landlord you decide what type of tenancy to offer, for example whether to accept tenants who claim Housing Benefit or have pets, as well as the rental price and the duration of the tenancy. If you’re not sure what terms to offer we will discuss the options and advise you

We work to find suitable tenants and you choose what level of service you want us to provide

1. Introduction Only
2. Management Contract

Whatever level of service you choose we:

Advertise properties locally and on the internet and keep a mailing list of prospective tenants

Take photographs of the property and display them along with the property details in our advertisements, on our website and in our office

Arrange and attend viewings and office appointments with prospective tenants

Find suitable candidates and, if you are happy with them, check their references

Prepare an  (AST) Agreement

Collect the first month’s rent and the bond

Deposit the bond with the Government’s

Arrange for an if necessary. Inspector’s fees may apply

Arrange for an inspection of any gas supply and appliances by a Engineer’s fees may apply.

At the end of the tenancy release the bond to the tenant minus any damages if appropriate

Introduction Only

First Letting Agents provides all the services listed above for a modest fee of £300 (inclusive), payable on the signing of the Tenancy Agreement.

We also prepare the necessary statutory notices which must be served before the start of the tenancy to ensure the tenant’s rights to remain at the property are limited and arrange for the tenancy to come into effect after payment of the initial rent and bond.

You make your own arrangements for collecting the rent and supervising the property.

What else can First Lettings do?

• Instruct a Credit Reference Agency to undertake a fuller search
• Take an inventory
• Read the utility meters
• Advise the local authorities and utility companies that the tenant is responsible for paying the relevant charges.
• Prepare the forms on behalf of landlords if the tenant is claiming Housing Benefit

Our fees for these additional services are very reasonable and if you opt for a Management Contract most of them are included in the cost.

Management Contract

You get everything included in the Introduction service, plus, with your authority, we:

• Use our own discretion on the suitability of a candidate
• Sign papers on your behalf
• Arrange for minor repairs to be carried out at our expense, subject to reimbursement from the forthcoming rent

If you choose our Management Contract we also:

• Take an inventory
• Read the utility meters
• Advise the local authorities and utility companies that the tenant is responsible for paying the relevant charges.
• Prepare Housing Benefit forms on your behalf if relevant
• Collect the rent and deal with it as directed by you
• Visit the property regularly and report any difficulties to you
• Accept any complaints or comments from the tenant on your behalf

This service costs £175.00 (inclusive) for registration, due on the signing of the Tenancy Agreement, plus the Management Fee amounting to 10% of the monthly rent.

First Letting Agents has many years of experience in managing property and has access to a pool of skilled professional tradespeople. We deal with all repairs promptly and to a high standard. We know how to keep costs to a minimum while ensuring a proper job is done.

For enquiries or further information on any of the above please contact Tony Rees on 01554 778008 or click here to use our contact page to send us a message

FAQ

How does First Lettings find tenants?

• We advertise properties locally and on the internet and keep a mailing list of prospective tenants
• We take photographs of the property and display them along with the property details in our advertisements, on our website and in our office
• We arrange viewings and office appointments with prospective tenants