Landlords

With the aid of up-to-date technology and state-of-the-art estate agency software, Lets Talk Lettings delivers a personal and professional service tailored to meet your specific needs. We will work out a suitable and flexible package for you. For more information about our fees and commission rates, please contact our office and request a brochure.

Let Only Service

• Taking photographs and preparing property details
• Advising as to the likely rental income
• Advising on property’s presentation.
• Discussing the landlord’s requirements
• Displaying the property in the local press and on the internet
• Advertising the property particulars at the office.
• Erecting a ‘To Let’ board at the property where appropriate.
• Arranging for postal distribution of property details to prospective tenants.
• Accompanying prospective tenants around the property  
• Interviewing and screening the prospective tenants.
• Obtaining credit references and references
• Preparation of Tenancy Agreement.
• Preparation of Schedule of Condition/Inventory
• Collection of first month’s rent and security deposit
• Transfer the security deposit to the Deposit Protection Service for the duration of the tenancy
• Set up a standing order from the tenant’s account into the landlord’s for the monthly payment of the rent
• Finalising the first month’s rent statement with the deduction of our  fees and any other expenditure
• Arranging for renewal agreements (where applicable)

For a Free Rental Assessment, call Lets Talk on 01747 855949 or emails us to to arrange an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Rent Collection Service

All the aspect of Let Only service, plus:

• Monthly rent collection
• Monthly account statement
• Dealing with rent areas

For a Free Rental Assessment, call Lets Talk on 01747 855949 or emails us to to arrange an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Full Management Service

Includes all of the above, plus:

• Recording of gas, electrical and furnishing checks – certification if necessary.
• Registering new tenants with the Council Tax dept and dealing with general correspondence.
• Informing utility companies at the start and end of tenancy
• Carrying out periodic inspections of the property to ensure the property is being cared for.
• Responsibility for and management of empty property is not normally included and will only be carried out by special arrangement.
• Co-ordination of repair or maintenance including arranging for tradesmen to attend the property and obtaining estimates where necessary, supervising works and settling accounts from rents received.
• Making payments on behalf of the Landlord from rents received for water rates, insurance premiums etc. as instructed.
• Serve Statutory Notices at the end of the tenancy.
• Carrying out a full property visit and inventory check at the end of the tenancy and dealing with matters relating to unfair wear and tear before releasing the tenant’s deposit.

For a Free Rental Assessment, call Lets Talk on 01747 855949 or emails us to to arrange an appointment at your earliest convenience.