Letting With Gregory & Company
At Gregory & Company, we understand that your rental property is a significant asset and that your principle objective is to maximize the return on your investment, both in terms of rental income and capital appreciation. Letting out a flat or house can be a great investment, but there are a few things to look out for. We can help you find the right tenants, get the right price for your property and manage your investment.
Free Valuation of Your Home
Our valuer will provide you with a FREE no obligation, realistic valuation of your home. The valuation will be based on good comparable evidence, current demand and will provide you with up-to-date advice on the local rental market. We will discuss the best type of service that suits your needs and advise on the current regulations.
Let Only or Full Management Service
We offer two levels of service – Let only and Full Management.
Let Only Service
- Marketing and tenant selection
- Arranging viewings
- Tenant referencing
- Arranging inventory and schedule of condition, if required
- Arranging Energy Performance Certificate
- Arranging check in, if required
- Arranging the drawing up of the tenancy agreement
- Arranging transfer of utility accounts (check in only)
- Arranging transfer of council tax (check in only)
Full Management Service
In addition to points above:
- Arranging check out
- Transfer of rent
- Monthly statement of account
- Arranging repairs
- Premises visits
- Payment of outgoings
- Arranging transfer of utility accounts at check out
- Arranging transfer of council tax at check out
Preparing Your Property For Let
The most important factor in renting your flat or house quickly is to ensure that it looks its best. First impressions count, so preparing your property will make all the difference. Here are a few tips to help prepare your property for letting.
- Get those little jobs done - don't overlook the things you don't mind
- Keep it simple - Clutter free works best
- Decorate neutrally - to please all tastes
- Light and bright - good lighting and clean windows makes all the difference
- Outside - the front should look inviting and the gardens neat and tidy
Finding The Right Tenant For You
Once given the go ahead to proceed, we will prepare informative property details to provide to prospective tenants. We have a mailing list of tenants looking in the local area that we will telephone/email to try and make immediate appointments.
Advertising
Your property will be featured in the window of our busy main road office. We will advertise your property in the Property News, a free property paper with a distribution of approximately 72,000 copies and our distinctive 'To Let' boards not only provide 24 hour advertising, but also help tenants locate your property.
Web Based Advertising
We have invested in a smart new website, it's very user friendly and utilises the latest technology to make sure you property looks it's best, including a virtual tour and Google mapping. We also advertise your property on various property websites including the market leader - Rightmove.co.uk. Further, all our properties are "Premium Listed", which Rightmove claim provide 34% more views than the standard listing that most other agents use.
Premium listing provides:
- A larger listing box
- Bigger text
- Choice of multiple photos that rotate
- Attention grabbing silver background
- Eye catching red stickers
Safety Regulations
As a landlord, you have an obligation to ensure that your property complies with all the necessary regulations covering the safety of gas appliances, electrical installation and any furnishings supplied for the tenancy. We can advise you on this and arrange the necessary inspections and certificates.
Energy Performance Certificate
All rental properties require an energy performance certificate showing how energy efficient the property is. They have to be carried out every ten years and we can organise this on your behalf.
Referencing
We want tenants that are going to look after your property as if it were their own and pay their rent on time. Not only do we use our own judgement in assessing a tenants suitability, but we also employ the services of a specialist tenant referencing company. They will carry our credit checks, employment checks, previous landlord checks etc. The process is very thorough and will expose any issues that may be relevant.
Inventory
A comprehensive inventory is essential for the proper management of your property. A good inventory will help minimise any disputes arising in respect of the deposit. We have an excellent inventory clerk who is very experienced and will carry out a thorough inventory of your property at check in and check out.
Deposit
We ask for one and half months rent as a deposit from our tenants. We are members of the The Dispute Service (TDS). The TDS operate the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, in accordance with the requirements of the Housing Act 2004. This provides a dispute resolution service should a dispute arise about the allocation of a deposit.
Trusted Tradesmen
If any repairs are required, we will liaise with the landlord and decide the best way to proceed. We have access to several experienced, reliable tradesmen who we can instruct on your behalf.
Experienced, Knowledgeable and Professional
Having worked through good and bad housing markets, we have the experience to handle all aspects of your tenancy. We have excellent knowledge, not only about the letting process, but also the local area, which proves invaluable to both landlords and tenants alike. We are bonded members of The National Association of Estate Agents and Property Ombudsman scheme, so you can rest assured that you will receive professional, unbiased, advice at all times.
We always require new instructions to offer to our mailing list of tenants. So if you are thinking of letting your property and you like the sound of Gregory & Company, then please contact us on 01753 865999 or email shelley@gregoryandco.com.
