Landlord Lettings & Property Management Guide

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GETTING READY TO BE A LANDLORD

In order to become a landlord you must first have an available

property that is right for letting. If you have a property that will be vacant for a period of time, why not turn it to your advantage. Whether you are going abroad, being relocated for work, or have inherited a property, there are many advantages to letting your property - the most obvious being financial gain. The property can be let as either furnished or unfurnished. Each has its own merits and different tenancies require different levels of furnishings. Tenant Link will take the time to view and appraise your property and advice on its suitability for rental as well as providing an accurate rental evaluation. Various factors contribute to the amount of rent that can be demanded, a member of the Tenant Link team would be happy to discuss them at lengths. By allowing Tenant Link to deal with the complex issues associated with letting your property, you can rest assured that your property is in the safest of hands. Whether you are looking for us to manage premises on your behalf or wish to take a more active role in the daily running of your property, we at Tenant Link will tailor our service to fit your needs. We are committed to quality at every level so not only will you find our high standards are reflected in our management, maintenance and tenant selection services. You will also find our experienced and knowledgeable staff are readily available with help and expert advice in all the legal, administrative and financial concerns associated with your property.

PROPERTY LETTING & MA N A G E ME N T S P E C I A L I S T S

LETTINGS

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MANAGEMENT OPTIONS Once the letting property is ready, Tenant Link will find the right tenant. From here it is up to the landlord to decide which avenue to pursue. With legislation and landlords responsibilities continually changing and tenants becoming more demanding, it is essential that an appropriate management package is devised to cater for the individual needs of each and every landlord. Thus Tenant Link can tailor the ideal management package for you. We at Tenant Link have the strongest commitment to quality and take the trust landlords place in us very seriously. We operate a strict code of practice ensuring customer excellence and continuity in all aspects of our everyday business, thereby giving the landlords the peace of mind to fully appreciate the benefits of allowing Southamptons premier lettings agency to deal with the renting of their property. In every instance Tenant Link treat a landlords property as if it were one of its own.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL SALES INVESTMENT PURCHASING COMMERCIAL LETTINGS STUDENT LETTINGS MORTGAGES

LETTING ONLY THE IDEAL CHOICE For those landlords who prefer to look after the day to day running of their property, the Let only option is the ideal package when management is not required. Tenant Links experienced and knowledgeable staff will advise on the potential rental income and will then market your property in such a way so as to attract the preferred applicants. Our exhaustive vetting and reference procedures ensure only the most suitable candidates become tenants. After a suitable tenant has been found we will then obtain the first months rent as well as a security deposit equivalent to a months rent plus 100 (a month and a halfs rent for students). The deposit is then passed to the landlord. Finally, a legally binding tenancy agreement, complying with the Housing Act 1988, is drafted to incorporate and safeguard the interests of all parties. If both the landlord and tenant wish to renew on expiry of the tenancy agreement, Tenant Link will draft a new contract and renew the tenancy free of charge to you as a landlord.

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LET ONLY PLUS With the recent changes in the law, Tenant Link have identified that even the most experienced Landlords require additional help with managing their properties. Therefore we have created the Letting Only Plus to tailor make our services to suit the requirements of individual Landlords. We offer a comprehensive video inventory service recorded onto DVD for you to watch in the comfort of your own home. This records the exact condition of the property before move in. With the new legislation regarding deposits a comprehensive inventory is essential if you are to prove any damages incurred during the tenancy. As it is now a legal requirement to protect any deposits received we can register the landlord with the custodial scheme and forward the deposit into the scheme on their behalf in order to protect the deposit. We can also arrange for all future payments to be paid direct to the landlord by standing order and ensure this is set up before the second months rent is due. As of the 1st October 2008, it is a legal requirement to have an Energy Performance Certificate on all properties. We have our own team of trained engineers to carry out the assessment at competitive rates. HALF MANAGMENT THE POPULAR CHOICE The Half management service has been designed for the landlord who does not have the time to deal with all the complexities of letting and management but still wishes to play an active role in the running of the property. Half Management includes all the benefits of the Let only package however; provides further peace of mind by ensuring the rent is collected and swiftly transferred to the landlords account every month without hassle. The landlord will receive a detailed monthly statement and documenting all transactions. If there are any issues with the rent we would liaise with the tenants and have structured process to deal with any rent arrears, including serving legal notices if required.

PROPERTY PORTALS
As a leading letting agent you will find your property advertised on the nations leading property portals of course you also will find all our Properties at www.tenantlink.co.uk.

THE KNOW HOW

Very few agents can say, they have twenty years lettings experience. Our software has been designed with our expertise and knowledge of the letting industry enabling us to provide you with a competitive edge, along with our bold marketing and friendly service. making us the ideal choice. Like many thousands of customers have. Trust Tenant Link with your property and we guarantee your satisfaction.

FULL MANAGMENT

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THE PREMIUM CHOICE The Full management option is a comprehensive package designed to remove all the time consuming aspects associated with property letting and management. The full management option provides the landlord with a maximum level of service at the most competitive rates. This option brings to the landlord the disposal of the Tenant Link maintenance department. This independent department, staffed by a management team co-ordinating an array of professional trades persons, that works closely with the lettings department to ensure full professional supervision of the property. The maintenance team will evaluate a situation and liaise with the property manager providing a fully detailed report. The property manager will then consult with the landlord before any major work is authorised.

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Regular property visits are carried out by our property co-ordinators every 3-6 months, to ensure the property is being kept in a good condition and highlight any problems that may arise. A Fire Risk Assessment is also carried out at this time to highlight any issues and offer peace of mind to both landlord and tenant. Tenant Link will collect the rent on a monthly basis by standing order and forward to the landlord by BACS making the process fast and efficient. If there are any issues with the rent we would liaise with the tenants and have a structured process to deal with any rent arrears, including serving legal notices if required. The landlord will receive a detailed monthly statement documenting all transactions. The deposit will also be held in a separate client account and protected in the TDS insurance based deposit scheme and returned within the current deposit legislation guidelines.

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