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How to Choose an Agent
Given the number of different responsibilities that you face as a landlord and the limitations on your time, you may wish to use a professional letting and managing agent to look after your property for you. This may cost you set up fees plus around 13% (plus VAT) of your annual rental income for ongoing management for UK based landlords, but this will take away all the stresses and inconvenience that managing residential properties can bring.
In selecting a letting agent, ensure that: -
- They are members of a professional body, such as RICS, ARLA or NALS, which ensures defined standards and practices are followed.
- Dedicated staffing is employed for all aspects of the letting and management processes.
- All damage deposits and rental income are managed through fully bonded Clients’ Bank Accounts
- Professional Indemnity Insurance is in place
- They are well established with experienced staff and a proven track record.
Why choose Temples?
Temples in Southwest London is a local independent group of closely associated companies that commenced trading in Clapham in 1999, & is able to draw on the experience of affiliated Temples operations which have been trading in the south-east for over twenty-five years.
We are only too aware that other letting and estate agents compete with us on price alone but it has been proven on many occasions that the cut-price agents end up costing landlords more in time, stress and, inevitably, money. We are successful because our friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to providing a superior service with peace of mind for a fair price.
As members of NALS, we are fully regulated with insured client accounts and professional indemnity insurance. Our staff, systems and processes, advertising and marketing are all dedicated to providing you with a service second to none.
Our Service Packages
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of services to Landlords from Tenant Introduction, through to Full Management, although we are prepared to discuss ‘menu’ selection to suit individual requirements.
Our Tenant Introduction and Rental Collection service comprises:
- Consultation & Advice on Rental Maximisation in Local Market
- Photograph and Market Property including Extensive Internet Advertising
- Accompanied Tenant Viewings
- Referencing Tenants to Assess Suitability
- Selection of Tenants in Consultation with Landlord
- Legal & Safety Compliance Advice
- Arranging “Gas Safe” Safety Inspections, Servicing and Certification
- Arranging Electrical Safety Certificates
- Preparation & Completion of Correct & Compliant Tenancy Agreements and Notices
- Rent Collection & Payment to Landlords by BACS
- Monthly Account Statements to Landlords
- Monitor & Chase Arrears of Rent
- Arrange Tenancy Renewals & Extensions
Our Full Management service adds to the above: -
- Conducting Regular Rent Reviews Against Local Market Conditions.
- Arranging the service of Termination & Possession Notices upon Landlord’s Instructions
- Communicate with Landlord’s Solicitors to assist with Default Recovery
- Issuing Tenants notes about moving into the Property
- Periodic Visits to Ensure Tenant Performance also to Encompass Internal & External Property Condition Report
- Payment of Contractors’ Invoices from Landlord’s Cleared Funds Held on Account
- Dilapidations Appraisal & Damage Deposit Refund Following Negotiations with Tenant
- Assistance with Recovery & Eviction
- Non-Resident Landlord Tax Arrangements / FICO Scheme
To either of the above services may be added: -
- Arranging for the Preparation of Full Inventory & Schedule of Condition
- Check Out at Tenant Vacation (only if Temples have prepared the Inventory & Schedule of Condition)
- Arbitration Services between Landlord & Tenant Prior to Refunding Damage Deposit
Our Extensive Marketing
Immediately a property is placed with us or becomes available for viewing prior to existing tenant vacation, we ensure full & maximum exposure through: -
- The property pages in the Loot
- Specialist property magazines
- Our ‘To Let’ boards
- Our window displays
- Circulation to local employers and relocation agents
- Our own website www.temples.co.uk
- The major UK web property portals.
The majority of our tenant enquiries originate from property portals found on all major web search engines: We believe that we offer the
best chance of letting your property and minimising void periods.
In Summary, who are Temples?
- Experienced Letting Specialists for the quality property sector
- Full range of residential letting and management services
- Properties advertised on all major national property portals
