Landlords

Thinking Of Renting Your Property?

When it comes to letting your property you want reassurance that your investment is in capable hands. Whether you have one buy to let rental property or a significant investment portfolio, your needs as a landlord will be the same - expertise to attract the right type of tenant, and diligence to manage the property, keeping a watchful eye on your investment with a first class service.

Finding good calibre, low risk tenants is a vital part of our service and we carry out extremely thorough referencing and credit checks on all potential tenants. Our reputation, long standing presence in the property sector, and superb marketing means we are one of the first ports of call for searching prospective tenants. As well as an extensive database of searching applicants, we advertise on the UK’s leading property-finding sites including Rightmove amongst others.

We are able to offer a complete, cost- effective property management service for our landlords. As members of ARLA Property Mark, we adhere to their strict, nationally recognised codes of practice and in turn are able to offer a higher quality service and protection for our clients. We manage property effectively and efficiently, ensuring smooth running tenancies and compliance with the vast and continually changing legislation. Below are a summary of the three different services we can offer. However, we are happy to tailor our services to suit your specific needs.

Client Money Protection

Robert Holder is part of the PropertyMark Client money protection scheme so your rental incomes are fully protected.

What Is ARLA?

The Association of Residential Letting Agents, ARLA, is a professional body that is solely concerned with the self-regulation of letting agents and for nearly 25 years has been actively promoting the highest standards across every aspect of residential lettings and management in the Private Rented Sector.

ARLA is viewed by government, consumer groups, academia, think tanks and the media as the leading voice in the industry. ARLA member firms are seen as being at the forefront of the Private Rented Sector, ready, willing and able to comply with existing and anticipated government legislation.

Letting Only

• Finding a suitable tenant and negotiating on any offers
• Professional referencing and credit checks on prospective tenant/s
• Completing Government Right to Rent Document/ID checks
• Preparing a legally approved Tenancy Agreement - Assured Shorthold or Company Agreement as appropriate
• Collecting and registering the Tenant's Deposit in a Government Approved Scheme
• Arranging a professional Inventory and Check in (if required)
• Arranging a Gas Safety Certificate (if required)
• Arranging an Energy Performance Certificate (if required)
• Arranging cleaning prior to commencement of the tenancy (if required)
• Transfer of utilities into the tenants name
• Collection of first month's rent

Rent Collection

If you would like to remain involved in the management and routine inspections of your rental property but don’t want the hassle of dealing with the financial side involving collecting rents and chasing arrears, then this service is the best for you.

Fully Managed

This is the service that most of our clients choose as it provides complete piece of mind from start to finish. Our fully managed service is designed precisely so you do not have to worry as we will be your tenant’s prime point of contact. Our fully managed service usually includes all of the above including the extra ones mentioned below.

• Transfer of utilities into the tenants name and between tenancies
• Rent Collection
• Regular Inspections by our own staff
• Dealing with general maintenance and emergencies whilst the property is occupied by the tenant
• Managing routine maintenance between tenancies
• Managing and updating Energy Performance Certificates, Gas Safety Certificates etc., to meet ever changing Government requirements and legislation  
• Negotiating Tenancy Renewals

Speak with us today about how we can help you achieve the best possible rental for your property.