Inventories
We strongly advise our Landlords to carry out a full inventory for each separate tenancy. The purpose of checking an inventory is to establish damages which can only be done if descriptions and conditioning remarks are sufficiently detailed at the commencement of the tenancy and then at the end of the term.
Under the terms of the tenancy agreement, the tenant is required to return the property and contents at the end of the tenancy in the same condition as they were at the commencement, fair wear and tear accepted. It is almost impossible to ascertain whether damage was caused during a tenancy without a proper inventory signed by all relevant parties.
WE CAN ARRANGE ONE IF REQUIRED FOR £150.00 ONE OFF PAYMENT FOR UP TO 3-BEDROOM PROPERTIES. FOR LARGER PROPERTIES THIS CAN INCREASE UP TO £240.00.
Consent to Let
If you have a mortgage or other secured loan on the property, you must obtain permission from your lender before commencement of the tenancy.
If the rental property is leasehold, you must obtain permission from the freeholder or managing agents to rent the property out.
You must have buildings insurance on the property and preferably landlord’s buildings and contents insurance. You must inform your insurance company you will be renting out the property.
If the property is jointly owned, we must have permission from any joint owners and they should be named on the tenancy agreement.
Referencing
For your peace of mind, we will conduct a fully comprehensive referencing for the prospective tenants included within our services. We also outsource to other referencing companies where a more in-depth reference is requested which would require an additional fee.
Utilities
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of gas, electricity, water, telephone, council tax and television licence (unless otherwise agreed and stated).
As the landlord you are still responsible for the payment of service charges and ground rent in leasehold properties and buildings insurance on Freehold properties.
Check-in and Check-out
Included in the fees stated above.
International Bank Transfers
When we are instructed to transfer funds overseas there will be a charge of £30.
Non-Scheduled attendance at property fee
When we are required to attend the property outside the terms of our contractual obligations, including attending for deliveries or waiting for contractors, there is a charge of £50.
Energy Performance Certificate
Upon your instruction we will arrange for an energy assessor to visit the property, assess the energy rating and issue the certificate at a cost of £110.
Gas Safety Certificate
Upon your instruction we will arrange for a registered engineer to visit your property and carry out the relevant safety checks before issuing the certificate which will cost £80.
Electrical Performance Certificate
Before we can securely manage your property, we need to ensure national standards for electrical safety are met. Regulations 2020 came into force on 1st June 2020 whereby the electrical certificate must be renewed every 5 years. The prices range from £160 – £280 depending on the size of your property.