Landlords Authority.
We will require a signed our Terms and conditions of Business from the Landlord, giving us permission to act on your behalf as agent so we can commence marketing.
Consent to Let.
Obtain written permission from your Mortgage Company, superior Landlord if a leasehold property and insurance company. Failure to do this may result in the tenancy being deemed unlawful.
Insurance.
Please ensure you have adequate building and contents insurance, not all insurance policies cover let properties, There are many specialists companies that provide specialist insurance for Landlords including liability insurance & legal expenses cover.
Inventory.
It is essential to have an inventory which gives an accurate record of the properties contents and condition.
Keys.
We will require an initial set of keys for viewings and then additional sets will be required prior to the start of the tenancy.
Utilities.
You will need to notify the necessary utility companies of your moving date and address for ?nal bills.
Post.
It may be worth considering postal re-direction as we cannot guarantee that your post will be forwarded to our office.
Non Resident Landlords Approval (NRL).
All Landlords who reside abroad for 6 months or more will need to complete a (NRL) form in order to apply for approval from the Inland Revenue for us to pay you the rent without making any tax deductions.
Repairs and maintenance
Landlords letting their property for the ?rst time should ensure that all the appliances are in good working order. It is helpful to have instructions and handbooks that relate to the household appliances including the central heating. In addition, if there have been any recurring maintenance issues, please make a note of this and any other useful information which you feel may be of assistance to the tenant.
If your property is being fully managed please make us aware of any service contracts you have in place for the heating, plumbing or appliances otherwise we will arrange for any repairs or maintenance through one of our approved contractors.