Tel : 0117 9860444
info@aprbristol.co.uk
44 Bath Hill
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1HG
© 2019 Assured Property Rentals Bristol.
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LANDLORD INFORMATION
Our company’s main function is to provide a fully inclusive comprehensive service
To provide suitable tenants who can well afford your property and who will look after it, we will manage and supervise all aspects of the tenancy to include: references, agreements, notices (legal or otherwise), payment collections, advertising, stationery, maintenance, breakdowns and replacement tenants when required. Also to advise, consult and agree with the owner all aspects of the preparation, valuation and suitability of each property.
We are a 100% Letting & Management Company void from the distraction of other interests to remain focused on the job in hand. We have gained a wealth of experience, technology and expertise from our office in Keynsham to form a platform that will provide you with the very best service in order to fulfil your requirements. Our full management system is designed to release you from the pressures of management and the responsibilities of legislation that is becoming ever more apparent.
We have managed to maintain our management services at a cost that is more than competitive, fully inclusive, and devoid of small print document costs and add-on’s.
Our endeavour is to match suitable tenants to suitable properties, on average our properties are reserved within 10 days of advertising and your investment will then begin to bear fruit.
Our fees are very competitive and can more often than not be offset by our professional approach and immediate response, but more important is our emphasis to keep your property occupied for twelve months of the year. At Assured Property Rentals everyone will be making every effort in your interests.
We Also Offer:
- Free advice, valuation, appraisal & marketing
- No let no fee
- Rent guarantee available
- Waiting list of relocation & corporate tenants
- Individual one to one attention
- Unrivalled property & management care
- 24 hour maintenance service
- 30 years professional service
- Worldwide press & internet advertising
- To let advertising boards available
- Full "all taken care of" property management
- Free mortgage advice & mortgages arrange
- All certificates provided
- Deposit scheme
- Members of the 'Residential Landlords Association' & UKALA
- Client money protection
- Professional indemnity insurance
FEES & COSTS
Our Inclusive Full Management Service (apart from legal, maintenance & certificates)
10% of income plus vat: Plus Set Up equivalent to 1½ weeks rent plus vat
Our Tenant Introduction Only Service
2 Weeks Rent plus vat. (apart from legal, maintenance & certificates )
| Full Management | Tenant Introduction | |
|---|---|---|
| Free property appraisal & advice on marketing valuation / furniture | ||
| Worldwide portal marketing through leading sites Rightmove & Zoopla etc | ||
| Overseeing preparation of property | ||
| Rental sign boards (not essential in some instances) | ||
| All viewings accompanied until suitable tenant provided | ||
| Referencing / suitability / credit check / credential check/ Application Forms | ||
| Arrange certificates gas / electric & portable appl. where required | ||
| Energy Performance Certificate / Chimney | ||
| Preparing all documentation: Tenancy Agreement / inventories, deposits etc. | ||
| Check-in : Familiarisation of equipment / keys / etc. | ||
| Check inventory, All rent paid to payment schedule | ||
| Processing of Tenancy | ||
| Registration of deposits with DPS | ||
| Notify all service providers incl. meter readings | ||
| Provide Landlord with ‘Tenancy Set Up Letter’ providing all information of tenancy and frequency of monthly rent payments. | ||
| Monitor and Manage | ||
| Arrangements for repairs & maintenance plus quotations | ||
| Addressing any issues and problems with the tenancy or property | ||
| Periodic property inspections | ||
| Preparation and delivering of notices and documents: legal advice | ||
| Tenancy extensions or preparation for new tenancy marketing. | ||
| Arranging check-out: Check inventory / payments / keys / meter readings | ||
| Organise return of deposits: deal with any disputes. | ||
| Notify all services providers Incl. meter readings | ||
| Check through inventory and property for next tenancy. |
PROPERTY PREPARATION FOR LETTING
CONDITION
Your property is required to be in good order both internal and on the exterior of the premises, it will need to be clean and with all equipment in good working order. Ensure all pathways, gardens and garages are clear of debris and swept clean.
If your property has a gas supply you will require a Landlords Gas and Safety check which a Gas Safe registered engineer will carry out and issue a service certificate, this is a legal requirement. Assured Property Rentals can arrange for this to be carried out. Just ask us for further information.
Please also bear in mind that all upholstered furniture must comply to the Furniture and Furnishings (fire safety) Regulations 1988.
Smoke alarms must be installed in rented properties, one on each floor, plus a carbon monoxide alarm.
INFORMATION
Prepare an information sheet for your property and keep it in a kitchen drawer detailing useful information such as:-
1- Gas and Electric suppliers
2- Location of mains stop taps for gas, water and consumer unit for electricity
3- Manuals for electrical appliances such as washing machine, cooker, microwave, alarms etc.
4- Date of refuse collection
5- Any other useful information relating to your property.
KEYS
3 Sets are required: 2 for the tenant and 1 for the agency
INVENTORY
A full inventory of the letting accommodation will be completed by Assured Property Rentals Limited.
If you are letting your property on an unfurnished basis, please be aware that most tenants will require a cooker, refrigerator, carpets and curtains.
OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS
Pay all outstanding service accounts, but ensure that all services are left connected and switched off.
REPAIRS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
We have a team of professional tradesmen who are on call 24 hours a day for emergencies; most repairs are carried out within 48 hours. Many of our Landlords respect our common-sense approach and give us authority to make decisions regarding routine repairs.
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING:-
If you have a mortgage you will need to contact your mortgage company for permission to let your property. They will want a copy of the Tenancy Agreement.
If you own a leasehold property you will need to advise your management company of your intentions.
LANDLORD REGISTRATION
If you would like to take the next step to renting your property with Assured Property Rentals, please CLICK HERE