Lettings Management for Landlords
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Your property is one of your most expensive assets. It makes sense that you want to ensure it is in safe hands. A well-established, qualified, and regulated letting agent is a must to minimise any risk to you as the landlord and property owner.
We are an independent agent established for over 50 years within the market town of Halstead. We pride ourselves on offering the best professional coverage backed up by ARLA, RICS and Property Ombudsman while employing local people who are continually undertaking professional development within the industry. We’re positive we’re uniquely placed to assist your lettings management needs.
It is expected that some form of maintenance or repair will occur during any tenancy. This could be in the form of plumbing, electrical, heating or building related to name just a few. For a swift resolution to any maintenance issues, we believe communication is critical. From a landlord’s perspective you will want to know that whatever the problem, it can be dealt with in a prompt, professional and efficient manner by your lettings management provider. This can be done by using your pre-agreed contractors, or a pre-checked contractor from our database. We even have our own building surveyors to call on when necessary.
We have dedicated staff working 6 days a week. A member of the Oswicks team in Halstead familiar with your property and the tenants, and able to access your management instructions, is available on the phone out of office hours should any emergency happen while the office is closed.
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It is essential that your lettings and property management agent ensure suitable checks are carried out on any prospective tenant for your property. This process starts as soon as the applicant makes contact with our office in Halstead. While using years of experience in the industry is a good start - a comprehensive referencing procedure from an independent third party provides the best protection. This is our process and it is backed up by available Rent and Legal Protection for our Landlords.
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As a professional and regulated agency, we adhere to strict codes of conduct. As required, we hold an account at a government approved scheme Deposit Protection Service.
This is good news for both landlord and tenant alike. The tenant is reassured that their deposit money is safe from unscrupulous landlords (or agents) and the landlord is confident that should anything go wrong, we are able to process a claim against the deposit, with the backup of the dispute resolution service provided by the DPS.
A full and detailed inventory is key to ensuring your property’s condition is recorded accurately from the very beginning.
Our trained staff prepare a detailed description of all aspects of the property from carpets and decorative finishes to the garden. This is backed up by a full photographic schedule, all signed by the tenants at the commencement of the tenancy (their check-in procedure) and used at the termination of the tenancy (their check-out procedure).
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A very important aspect of property lettings management for our landlords is delivered through our property visits. Our team in Halstead ensure we keep landlords up to date on the condition of their property which is a greatly anticipated piece of information.
Regular inspections are a part of our Full Management Service, additionally giving tenants the opportunity to bring any items of concern to our attention during our visit. Initially conducted after the first 6 weeks of occupation and, then all being well, quarterly thereafter. After each inspection, a report is made to the landlord and any necessary actions are discussed.
Accurate records of rental received and outgoings will be necessary for your financial health. These records are crucial if you are renting out your home and plan to return to it, or you have purchased it as an investment to provide an income
Our dedicated accounts department will bank transfer rent to your account within 5 working days of rent being received. Monthly statements showing all income and expenditure are emailed for speed, along with a detailed invoice of our lettings management charges. These will all be suitable for your accountant and HMRC.
Discover new possibilitiesAs a landlord, whether new or experienced, there are always choices and decisions to be made.
Every landlord, regardless of experience or portfolio size, is extremely important to us. We make sure to offer a very personal service from experienced staff with extensive knowledge of the Halstead area, and who are adequately qualified to handle matters on their landlord’s behalf. Our team has the unique ability to call on in-house surveyors in the event of any building issues, and architectural personnel to take their clients' future plans for their properties to the next stage.
As a local independent agent in Halstead, we are able to tailor our services to suit our landlords’ requirements. Our displayed lettings and property management fee structure gives only an indication of average charges and the services covered. Every landlord is treated as an individual and will have both our services and fees tailored to suit them.
Our relationship with you as a landlord starts before the property is on the market. We are always happy to meet prospective landlords at their property as they prepare for their rental. Our team is ideally situated to advise on the legal requirements placed on a landlord and to offer a free market appraisal. We’ll also guide you on how to get the property ready for the rental market.
We take pride in providing excellent service for our customers. Read some of our testimonials to see what they have to say about their experience with us.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★As a letting agent in Halstead, Essex we can provide a range of services to help with the management of your rental properties. This includes listing the property on the appropriate websites, marketing it to potential tenants, tenant acquisition and verifications, rent collection and maintenance of the property. We can also provide advice on legal requirements when managing a rental property.