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Letting Your Property?
Marketing
The better your property is presented in terms of décor and furnishings (if furnished) the quicker it will let and the higher the rental price achieved. With a fiercely competitive market, there is much to choose from and a property in a poor state will be low down on any prospective tenants list.
The following may help:
- Walls should be neutral in colour, ideally cream or white.
- Floor covering neutral, whether carpet or laminate.
- Window dressings whether blinds or curtains should also be in neutral colours.
- Kitchens and bathrooms should be clean and modern. Showers are a must.
- Irrespective of furnished or unfurnished the kitchen should come with a minimum of cooker/oven and hob, washing machine and fridge (preferably fridge/freezer).
Hudson Moody's dedicated lettings department advertise in the local press in addition to the internet, which is playing a larger and larger part in attracting quality tenants, particularly if moving from outside the area. Not only do we have our own successful website (www.hudson-moody.com) but we promote your property through the largest internet portal in the UK www.rightmove.co.uk.
Our Services
Introduction Only
This service includes finding a tenant and negotiating a rent as follows:
- Preparation and distribution of details.
- Internet and local press advertising.
- Accompanied viewings.
- Erection of a letting board.
- Referencing prospective tenants.
- Prepare and arrange signature of tenancy agreement.
- Demand and collect first months rent and deposit.
Full Management
A comprehensive service which includes all of the above plus:
- Compile full inventory and condition report.
- Arrange necessary gas and electrical inspections and certificates.
- Arrange for meter readings to be taken at beginning and end of Tenancy and utility companies informed.
- Collect rent and issue monthly statements to landlord for the duration of the Tenancy.
- Regular inspections.
- Carry out check-out inspection at end of tenancy and assess any damage before returning the deposit.
- Provide a statement of income and expenditure at the end of each financial year.
- Deal with day-to-day maintenance matters and repairs.
Landlord's Responsibilities
Mortgage: You must have consent from your lender to rent out your property.
Lease: Ensure the head lease (if the property is leasehold) allows you to sub-let and gain consent from the freeholder or managing agent if necessary.
Insurance: It is a legal responsibility to have the building insured. Whilst contents insurance is not legally required, we would recommend it along with liability insurance cover.
Inventory: If managed, Hudson Moody will compile a full inventory and condition report.
Keys: Hudson Moody will need a minimum of 3 full sets of keys.
Information: A file containing instructions for all appliances within the property must be supplied to the Tenant.
