We understand that your property is a big investment hence we purposefully keep things simple. It is our aim to make sure that when you place your property with us you are entirely happy and you will be encouraged to discuss any concerns or questions that you might have with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. May we take this opportunity to thank you for your enquiry and we hope that this guide will give you an insight into the professional services we have to offer.
There are a number of key elements to consider when letting a property. In the first instance you need to decide which level of service you would like to use, to enable you to tailor aspects of the service to meet your personal needs.
We offer three levels of service to accommodate the differing needs of our clients ranging from a let only service for the investor landlord to the full management service for these wanting complete peace of mind. The full management service ensures that every aspect of the letting process is dealt with efficiently and cost effectively on the landlord’s behalf.
Let Only Service
Included in this service:
- Advertise and promote the property until a suitable tenant is found.
- Accompany prospective tenants on viewings as and when required.
- Carry out full credit searches via a specialist credit referencing company. Obtain references from employers and previous landlords where necessary.
- Obtain bank/building society references where necessary.
- Prepare the tenancy agreement.
- Prepare the incoming inventory, obtain the tenants agreement and get the client to sign to confirm they agree with it.
- We will arrange for the utility companies to be registered in the tenants name for the duration of the tenancy together with taking the meter readings.
- Collect one month rent in advance together with a deposit the equivalent of one month’s rent plus £100.Monies including the tenants deposit, less our charges will be paid direct to yourself along with the original tenancy agreement, inventory, and tenancy details.
Full Management Service
The full management service adds the following to the Let Only Service. We find that this option is preferred by 80% of all landlords.
- We will visit the property every four months to check on the general condition of the property and send you a report regarding the same.
- We will arrange maintenance and repairs as necessary including obtaining estimates where appropriate and liaising with both contractor and tenant on all matters.
- Paying monthly rents into your designated bank account and forward you a statement of account each time.
- Deal with the Inland Revenue where necessary.
- We will offer advice on necessary legal procedures ensuring any notices are sent correctly.
- We will process the return of the tenant’s deposit, less any charges for cleaning, damages or arrears.
- As stakeholder we hold the tenants deposit.
- We remain being point of contact for the tenant throughout the duration of the tenancy.
The SOWER OPTION
Sower Estates offers an option which is fair for both landlord and agency. We will not charge you a fee, nor will we request set-up fee.
