Let’s Let offer a Full Management Service or
a Tenant Find Only service.
We will arrange to visit your property to advise
on rental value and discuss the type of letting recommended to suit your
individual circumstances. We will give advice on the type of tenancy agreement
and how you can regain possession, whether you should let furnished or
unfurnished, landlords regulations and responsibilities, and the many more
questions you are sure to have.
| What Do You Do For Your Fees? |
| We will market your property (erect a "To Let" board/poster, prepare a property schedule with colour photography, add to our window display, property list, and our website and we search our extensive mailing list. Your property will also appear on other major websites including S1 Homes and RightMove. In addition we vet any prospective tenants, prepare tenancy agreements, prepare inventories, advise authorities of change of occupancy (gas, electricity, and council tax), collect rent and transfer the balance to your account, carry out regular inspections, advise on/arrange any necessary repairs/maintenance. |
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| What is Management? |
| This is the service provided by letting agents to protect and maintain a property to the standard it was in at the beginning of the tenancy, fair wear and tear excepted. |
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| What Type Of Tenancy Agreement Do You Use? |
| All tenants are required to sign a Short Assured Tenancy under the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 for a minimum fixed term of six months. |
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| Is Letting Safe and Can I Get My Property Back? |
| Yes, itÂ’s safe provided the tenancy agreement is properly drawn up and the correct Notices served. Then, in cases where legal action is needed for repossession, the court should make an order in the landlords favour. |
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| What If The Tenant Wants To Extend The Term Of The Let? |
| This is very common and, providing both parties agree, the tenancy can be extended. |
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| What About An Inventory? |
| It is essential that an inventory/schedule of condition is prepared prior to the tenants entry. This will help identify missing items, breakages and damages liable to be covered out of the tenants deposit. |
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| What Regulations Affect Me? |
| Regulations are constantly changing, particularly with regard to safety. Currently these cover furnishings, gas and electrical installations. It is the landlords responsibility to ensure that the property meets safety regulations. |
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| Is There Insurance Cover Available For Landlords? |
| There are policies available specifically for landlords for buildings and contents insurance, and also legal expenses cover. Rent guarantee cover is also available. |
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| What If It All Goes Wrong? |
| We will issue notices to correct whatever breach of contract the tenant has committed, and if necessary instruct solicitors to take the tenant to court to regain possession. |
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