Landlords

Our Specialist Yorkshire Letting Offices which are based throughout North and West Yorkshire with administration centres in Harrogate, Otley. Ilkley, Skipton and Keighley act for a wide range of landlords with quality properties throughout the area – from 'new build' houses and apartments through to more traditional housing stock and even some unique country properties.

To reflect the different requirements of property owners we offer three levels of service to landlords, a Let Only Service, a Letting and Rent Collection Service and a Full Management Service, but in every case this is backed up by a comprehensive marketing package which includes:-

• The preparation of quality lettings particulars with floor plans and colour photographs
• Targeted mailing distribution to registered tenants
• Comprehensive online marketing through our own much acclaimed website and other major national portals including Rightmove
• Eye catching targeted press advertising
• Distinctive To Let boards
• An accompanied viewing service
• The support of our 21office network

Some landlords have considerable portfolios and therefore a depth of experience; others are perhaps new to property investment and consequently unsure of the complex regulations which now cover residential letting and property management and thus welcome the support offered by our management teams. We also act for a considerable number of overseas landlords. In summary our three broad levels of service are:-

Let Only Service

This is a tenant finding service only, suitable for the more experienced landlords who are confident in dealing with all tenancy matters including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended 1988), the Gas, Electric and Fire Regulations. We shall:

• Visit the property, appraise and advise on expected rental levels.
• Market and promote the Property, including on our award winning website.
• Arrange and attend appointments with prospective tenants.
• Negotiate offers to secure the most appropriate tenancy terms.
• Deal with tenancy applications including guarantors if appropriate.
• Prepare a Tenancy Agreement for signature and collect the first months rent.
• Collect the deposit under with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations.
• Arrange if required an Inventory and Schedule of Condition.
• On expiry of the tenancy, arrange the return of the deposit as appropriate.

Letting and Rent Collection Service

• Perform the above Let Only Services.
• Advise/introduce tenants to a utility management company.
• Notify Local Authority regarding responsibility for Council Tax.
• Collect the rent and forward as soon as is reasonably possible, less fees.
• Prepare monthly rent statements outlying income and expenditure.
• Monitor rent payments and adopt a standard arrears procedure if needed.

Full Management Service

• Perform the above Letting and Rent Collection Service;
• Visit the Property at regular intervals and report to the landlord;
• Arrange all required annual gas safety inspections;
• Deal with general repairs or maintenance to be carried out;
• Act as managing agent including compliancy with statutory obligations.

With almost years of experience and as one of the longest established firms of property consultants in Yorkshire, we are here to look after interests either as a first time or more established landlord. Individual and portfolio management is our expertise.

So for landlords looking for professional tenants or tenants looking for well presented properties then call today. We can put you in touch with the right people or properties. We are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the world’s largest body for property professionals and therefore as a landlord you can be assured that you are dealing with a company regulated to conduct its practices to the highest standard.

For further information and advice on competitive fees and terms, contact the team.