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PREPARATION FOR LETTING:

Marketing Material

Its true what they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words” therefore it’s important to get it right first time. Let's start with curb appeal, as the main shot is usually the front of the property, some simple tasks make all the difference. Ensure cars and wheelie bins are out of shot, draw back the curtains/blinds and ensure any plants and front gardens are looking their best! When it comes to personal belongings, less is more, it’s well worth spending a bit of time removing odds and ends; fridge magnets, personal ornaments and small appliances that do little more than distract from the natural features of your home. We include professional editing of the photographs to ensure the marketing is high quality and your property is presented in the best possible light.

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DAVIDSON ESTATES X HORTON + HARMAN

Landlords: Create a Home and Enhance Rental Yield

The rental market can be fiercely competitive, but with the right approach, your property can transform into a tenants’ ideal home. A well-designed space can not only attract tenants but also justify higher rental prices. The investment in professional design pays dividends through increased occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction.

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Practical

At the commencement of a tenancy, we recommend you have the property professionally cleaned including the carpets and appliances to start the tenancy journey positively, we can then ask the tenants to do the same when they vacate. We recommend checking all is in working order, including lightbulbs, extractor fans, appliances, window locks, alarms, blinds etc. We will need one set of keys for each tenant, plus a management set for us if applicable along with any parking permits. Other keys to ensure are in place; windows, garage, parking bollards, electrical fobs, communal doors, meter keys and post boxes.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

Inventory & Check Out Reports

It is most important that an Inventory of Contents and Schedule of Condition be prepared to coincide with the end of tenancy Check Out Report, in order to avoid misunderstanding or dispute at the end of a tenancy.*

Renewals

Around three months prior to the end of the tenancy we will contact you to review the tenancy whereby you can offer a further fixed term tenancy, continue on a periodic basis or serve notice to the tenants.* 

Rent Recovery Service

When tenants can't or won't pay, including legal costs for evictions, you're protected. Peace of mind for landlords. Talk to us to find out more.*

*additional costs apply

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USEFUL INFORMATION:

Mortgage

If your property is mortgaged, you will need to get consent from your lender to let the property prior to the start of the tenancy.

Insurance

You should ensure you have the correct level of cover when letting your property. You need to notify your insurance company you intend to let the property and switch your buildings/contents insurance to a landlords policy.

Tax

Income received from a rental property is subject to tax. It is best to take advice from your accountant. If you are an overseas landlord you will need to complete a NRL1 form with Inland Revenue.

Council Tax, Utilities & Royal Mail

Is the responsibility of the occupier to give final meter readings and settle invoices for the period responsible. During vacant periods, the landlord becomes liable. We recommend making use of the Post Office redirection service. 

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

The boring but important bit.. safety and compliance. We will ensure everything is in place and correct before the tenancy commences. To keep it easy, we can organise all of the below for you using our trusted contractors however you are more than welcome to use/source your own if preferred.