Other Information

Rents and Deposits

On acceptance of references, the tenant pays a deposit to the value of one months rent, in addition to the first months rent. After this, we collect rent on a monthly basis, one month in advance. On receipt of this payment, we deduct expenses and forward payment (in a manner of your choice) to you with an accompanying statement.


Voids

In any letting situation it is acceptable to have void months, HOWEVER we try to avoid this wherever possible. Unlike other agencies, we do not charge tenants additional fees for extension of leases and try to keep good tenants for longer periods by ensuring continual improvements to the occupied property. The normal period between departure to reoccupation by tenants is between three and six weeks. In areas and times where the market is difficult we have in the past offered deals such as one-month rent free on a long lease. This scheme proves extremely popular and encourages tenants.


Tenancy Agreements

We use Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements renewable on either six monthly or annually. We believe these Tenancy Agreements give both landlords and tenants more flexibility in their tenancy agreement.


Furnishing and Equipment Maintenance

As we, and our associated company, manage several hundred properties, we have specialist suppliers who furnish and equip properties at below full retail rate. We insist all properties we manage are of an acceptable standard for letting and comply with all relevant legislation. We will quote in an annual review of the property what work, if any, is needed, outlining a cost if appropriate.