Fully Managed
This comprehensive service passes all of the day-to- day management of the landlord’s property on to Sparks Ellison. The service includes:
- Property appraisal
- Rental advice
- Preparation of property details including photos and floor plans
- Website advertising including www.rightmove.co.uk
- Instant marketing by email
- ‘To let’ board at the property
- Accompanied viewings with updates for each visit
- Negotiations of tenancy terms
- Full tenant reference process using www.fccparagon.com full comprehensive reference
- Creation of the tenancy agreement (ARLA approved)
- Collection of one month’s advanced rental and security deposit
- Preparation of independent inventory/check in
- Take meter readings and notify all providers
- Holding of tenants’ security deposits in TDS or DPS scheme
- Collection of monthly rent payable and prompt BACS payment less agreed deductions
- Monthly statements issued by email or post
- Act as key holder for emergencies
- 24/7, 365 days pa property maintenance including emergency maintenance/repairs
- Deal with landlord enquiries in relation to rent and property maintenance
- Ensure the property complies with current legislation with regard to gas/electrical compliance
- Carry out two routine property visits per year and send report to landlord via email
- Check property compliance/renewal with safety regulations eg gas safety
- Re-negotiation of new contracts two months prior to lease end
- Arrange for an inventory check out and closure of existing tenant utility account
- Deal with any claims for damages arising from the Check Out Report.
Please Note: If the property is withdrawn by the landlord after the referencing process has started but before the tenancy commences, the landlord will refund the tenant’s referencing fees in full.