A popular service offered for landlords who do not want to get involved with the financial side of the tenancy, but who are in a position to manage the property themselves. The Rent Collection Service offers the following:

A free pre-market appraisal, whereby we will offer our advice as to how to present the property, in order to achieve a swift let.

Marketing and advertising:

• Weekly colour media advertising
• Full details on our website (updated daily) along with http://www.rightmove.co.uk/
• Colour property lists (updated daily), which are also mailed out

Informal chats with tenants prior to ascertaining full references via ‘Homelet’ professional referencing service.

Ensuring that the property fulfils legal regulations, to include up to date Gas Safety Certificate, Energy Performance Certificate and Electrical Inspection and Certification.

Preparing a full inventory listing (whether furnished or unfurnished), which will include full colour photographs.

Preparation of Assured short hold tenancy agreements.

Collection in advance of the security deposit, and first months rent. Arranging ongoing rent payment by standing order (where possible), sending monthly rent statements showing any repairs etc, and crediting funds to allocated bank account by BACS method.

Advising landlord of tenants details for maintenance items.

At end of tenancy carrying out final inspection for deposit to be released.