Residential Lettings
Our Residential lettings team can provide you with a tailored service to let/rent your residential property. We are a licensed member of ARLA Propertymark as well as the RICS.
Landlord and tenant relationships are important to us, as together we are all better. We strongly believe in courtesy, reliability and availability which we think will make for a better and happier tenancy all round. Communication is critical and we are here to help you understand and keep up to date with legislation, diary dates and programmed visits.
Forward planning is key and wherever possible you should get us to advertise your property before your current tenants leave. We advise you to research fees with as many estate agents as you care to contact and we are confident that ours are transparent and competitive.
Our Services are in 2 categories and you can choose what suits you best.
One off lettings fee payable upon tenancy contract start date of 6% + VAT of the total rent for a one year period.
This includes:
- advising the landlord on the rental market and rental valuation
- Marketing on Rightmove and our website
- Finding an appropriate tenant and negotiating the terms of the tenancy
- arranging a credit reference check and right to rent checks
- Storage of sets of keys
- Collecting of the first months rent and deposit
- Arranging of inventories and rent guarantee insurance if required (third party cost to be covered by landlord).
It does not include collection of any future rent, transfer of utilities, inspections, day to day contact with the tenant etc.
A one off lettings fee of £500 plus VAT and 10% plus VAT of the total rent taken on a monthly basis.
This includes tenant introduction as above in addition to the below:
- Collection of monthly rent
- Monthly client statements
- Keeping record of all compliance including Gas safety checks, EPC certificates, Electrical safety checks, Right to rent expiry
- Arranging renewal agreements after initial term expiry and reviewing rent where required.
- Writing to tenant regarding any breaches
- Liaising on a day to day basis regarding maintenance at the property
- Arranging contractor quotes for any required works
- Recharging any service charge and paying to the relevant landlord
Client Recommendation
Not all Letting agents are the same! We are not just a letting agent and we are not an estate agent, we offer more than that and think you should have the best.
Our Property Manager Alice has years of residential lettings experience and is always happy to chat on the phone or via email to discuss your individual needs.
Please contact us on 01634 294 994 or asmith@michaelparkes.co.uk
Updated September 2024
