Our Guide to Letting

Whether you are an experienced landlord or considering your first buy-to-let, our local expertise and distinctive personal service will give you the support you need. We are here to make your experience of letting a positive one, and to help your investment fulfil its potential. We appreciate that your investment needs to work for you, so we will seek to achieve the highest rent possible every time we let a property. We are on hand to offer our experience and advice in managing all aspects of the entire tenancy, from start to finish.

Get an accurate valuation

You want to let your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. We will give you an accurate valuation with our local knowledge of the property values and market trends in your area. We appreciate that your investment needs to work for you, so we'll seek to achieve the highest rent possible. Of equal importance is that your property is occupied for as long as possible by quality tenants, so we work hard to achieve this.

Select an agent

When selecting an agent It is important to consider more than just fees when making this decision. The reputation of a letting agent can attract tenants and an agent with membership to regulatory bodies can offer you peace of mind that your money is in safe and secure hands.

Service level

Before you become a landlord, consider how much involvement you want to have with your tenants and property. Day to day maintenance, monthly rent collection, and other responsibilities may affect your current lifestyle in a way you do not want. Choose from our fully managed service with Rent Guarantee or let only service to find the best fit for your needs and personal requirements. We will tailor our services to suit you.

Preparing your property

The rental market is extremely competitive and tenants demand a greater level of comfort so landlords need keep their property up to modern standard to attract the good tenants. Think carefully about the exact date you want your property to be let. Beginning to market it 6-8 weeks before that date is recommended, as this allows us to release advertising campaigns and to find and select the very best tenants.

Marketing & Viewings

The look and the smell of a place can make people look no further. Or look for somewhere else. Presentation is key, keep the place clean and clutter free. We work hard to match your property to the perfect tenants achieving the best rent possible. We accompany all viewings and carry them out at times that suit prospective tenants. Weekends or evenings we know how busy everyone can be so we'll be as accommodating as possible.

Get an offer!

Once an offer is accepted we will:
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  • Fully reference all tenants

  • Arrange the signing of the Tenancy agreement

  • Collect the first months rent and bond deposit

  • Provide an Inventory and Schedule of Condition (if fully managed or subject to a fee if let only) 
FRANCIS & BUCK The Conveyancing Partnership
Ed Rankin Associates Ltd.