Marlborough Estate Agency offer both a lettings service and a full management package to property owners. If you wish to look after the ongoing maintenance and don’t mind being responsible for the collection of rent, then you may choose for us to simply advertise your property and establish a tenancy for you once a suitable applicant has been found. Another option is to allow us to manage your property for you. This means leaving all aspects of the tenancy in our hands. The services include: Letting • Advertising – Circulate details through our offices, the press, the internet and the optional provision of a letting board. • Registration – Take a detailed look at the circumstances of prospective tenants, using a professional referencing organisation to obtain credit checks were appropriate. • Viewings – Arrange appointments or show around prospective tenants. • Security – Obtain a bond from the tenants and a months advance rent. • Legal - Draw up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement for a specified term and establish a standing order to take care of future rental payments. Management Package (in addition to the above) • Compile an accurate inventory, which is checked in and out with each new tenant. • Notify the local authority and service providers of the incoming tenants details and provide readings were necessary. • Collect monthly rents from the tenant and arrange payment to you by a direct bank credit transaction. Notify you as soon as it becomes evident that a payment is late. • Inspect the property periodically to ensure that it is being maintained to an agreed standard. • Deal with all enquiries from tenants and arrange all repairs and maintenance – we will obtain your consent for works in excess of an agreed amount. • Maintain a separate account for tenants deposits. • Inform you in advance of tenancies expiring and the re-letting of your property. Some other things that you will need to consider when letting your home are your safety obligations, relevant insurances and your responsibility to the lender. For further details, why not make use of our Free Consultation Service. We will be pleased to meet you at your property, conduct a rental evaluation and tailor a letting or management package to suit you.