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landlords

Landlords

landlords

Years of experience, backed up by regular landlord surveys, means we understand what landlords want from a letting agent, whether they are letting a student flat or a family home.

Our landlords range from people with one property, who want a ‘tenant only’ service, through to experienced landlords with substantial property portfolios, looking for a fully managed service. They know they can trust our team to help deliver a good return on their investment, whether they are in the student, professional or family property letting market.

We handle everything from valuations and advertising, and checking references and setting up the tenancy agreement, through to managing all aspects of regulatory compliance and safety, such gas and electricity inspections, plus rent reviews and refurbishments.

Our own, in-house fast response maintenance team deals with repairs quickly and cost-effectively, so that problems that could affect rental income are not allowed to escalate. If you want to let student or professional accommodation and are looking for reliable tenants paying a good market rent, call in to our offices in Heaton or ring us on 0191 265 2255 for a no obligation chat about how we can help you make the most of your property portfolio, whatever its size.

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'Let only' service includes:

  • A full range of advertising services - We will take professional photographs of your property and make note of all of the key features your property has to offer. We will then use these to advertise your property on our website (www.letslivehere.co.uk), in our office property windows, on flyers and in our own and other regional property magazines.
  • Putting a let board up outside the property, if relevant, to achieve maximum interest.
  • Arranging and accompanying all viewings.
  • Fully referencing all tenants (usually bank, employment, landlord and guarantor)
  • Providing and arranging the signing of tenancy agreements.
  • Collecting the first month's rent and damage deposit (usually one month's rent)
  • Setting up standing orders for future rent payments
  • Ensuring tenants receive keys or arranging a meeting with the landlord for key transfer.
  • Providing the landlord with all of the necessary paperwork after move-in and rent payments minus our fee.

'Let only' standard charge: 50% of one month's rent, plus VAT.

'Fully managed' service includes:

This service includes the above, plus:

  • Completing a full property inventory, including photographs of all contents to show the condition of the property upon move-in.
  • Collecting the damage deposit and lodging it with the Damage Protection Service (DPS) as prescribed by law.
  • Carrying out quarterly inspections, which will be increased if the property is not being looked after correctly.
  • Renewing gas certificates, EPCs, PAT tests, Periodic Electrical reports and HMO certificates (charges will apply).
  • Providing a first-line response for all maintenance calls. These are logged on our system, and if necessary, quotes will be arranged so contractors can be instructed. Landlords are ultimately responsible for contractors' fees.
  • Collecting rent, and transferring it to your account.
  • Negotiating tenancy renewals and pursuing rent arrears.
  • Providing the landlord with monthly statements.
  • Organising the service of notice as required by law.
  • Carrying out check-out inspections to minimise cleaning and maintenance after move-out.
  • Overseeing deposit disputes at the end of the tenancy.

'Fully managed' standard charge: 50% of the first month's rent plus VAT and thereafter 12% of the monthly rent plus VAT.

Optional Extras

We can arrange the following items, and in most cases the cost can be deducted from the first month's rent:

  • Gas Safety Certificates - These are required by law under the Gas Safety Regulations 1998.
  • Energy Performance Certificates - These are also required by law.
  • House in Multiple Occupation licences
  • Key Cutting
  • Electrical Safety Certificates (valid for five years)
  • Portable Appliance Tests (required on HMO properties)
  • Tenancy Renewal Fees
  • Notices of Possession

If you wish to talk through your requirements, or if you require any further information on anything to do with letting your property, please do not hesitate to call us on 0191 2652255.

Free Valuation

Here at letslivehere we are always happy to value your property.

Request your free valuation to find out what your property is worth.