Winning the prestigious Best Estate Agency Guide 2020 alongside Build Awards 2019 Best UK Consultancy, you can be sure you and your property are in safe hands. As expert property managers, we follow a strict and thorough referencing procedure. This ensures that the tenant has the right to live in the UK and they have the means to pay their rent and bills. We do this by checking their employment status, including credit and criminal record checks and getting references supplied from previous landlords to prove they are the right tenant for your property. At every stage, we do our utmost to protect your rights and interests as a landlord.
Having found the suitable tenant for your property, our trusted legal team will draw up the tenancy agreement that ensures the document adheres to the letter of the law.
As a landlord you can be rest assured, knowing that we will take care of all rent owed and any future issues that may arise. We use a government-backed tenancy deposit protection scheme called mydepoists, to keep tenants’ deposits safe and secure. This ensures you are able to recoup any amounts that the tenants may still owe at the end of their tenancy agreement.
We use a wide range of refined marketing techniques to help you find the right tenants, in good time. As a landlord, the world wide web is your best friend. Advertising online gives you so many chances to reach the biggest possible audience. At Ernest-Brooks International we are all about getting your property in front of the right audience.
As your trusted property managers, we explore all marketing possibilities so your property gets the best exposure possible. We use Rightmove and other property portals, including social media and our own website with targeted marketing campaigns to find your perfect tenants.
We care about being fair, that’s why all our fees are a reflection of the work we actually do on your behalf; on top of that, we comply fully with industry regulations in regards to tenant fees, including the new Tenant Fees Act which came into effect on 1st of June 2019, you can find out more further below.
Besides being a member of the Property Ombudsman and National Approved Letting schemes, we also provide clear information on the fees, without any hidden details. You can find a breakdown of each charge and service below. If there’s anything you would like to discuss, please, contact us.
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What we provide:
- Comprehensive marketing to find the right tenant
- Obtanining tenant refrences
- Tenant identity verification
- Righ to Rent checks
- Preparation of tenancy agreement
- Pre-tenancy safety checks
- Quarterly inspections
- Pre-tenancy clenaing
- Inventory Check-in / Checkout
- Transfer of utilities from Landlord's name to Tenant
- Deposit claim negitiation, compilation & submission
- Compliance advice
- Access to an online issue tracker
- Dedicated Property Manager
- Management of Service Charge & Ground Rent
- Arranging for annually Tax returns
- Snagging & handover (applies to new builds only)
- Arranging EPC's & Gas Safety Certificates
- Professional photograghy & floor
- Collection of rent
- Proactive credit control
- Keyholding service
- Arranging payment of outgoings
- Arranging qoutes, repairs & maintenance
- 24-hour emergency contractors
- Property inspections
- Managing the check-out process
- Local authority licence application support
- Rent & Legal cover (available on request
Our Letting Management service sets us apart from our competitors, as we provide quarterly property inspections with a detailed report supported by imagery and a checklist of all tasks that were carried out.
Unlike other agencies who pass you around from one manager to another, all of our Landlords receive a dedicated relationship manager that is focused on serving their specific property, this is the person whom you liaise with directly, leading to a prompt and effective property management service that you can rely on.
Inventory / Check-In & Check-Out
All prices are subject to VAT.
Additional Tenancy Set-up Chargers
- Deposit Registration: £67.50 + VAT
- Tenancy Agreement: £195.00 + VAT
- Tenant Referencing: £195.00 per applicant + VAT
- the Deposit Certificate and Prescribed Information within 30 days of start of the tenancy
The following services are available at an additional cost:
- Rent & Legal Cover: Available upon request
- Gas Safety Test and Certificate: £250.00 + VAT
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): £250.00 + VAT
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report: £250.00 + VAT
- PAT Testing (Electrical equipment and appliances test): £250.00 + VAT
- Quarterly submission of non-resident landlord’s income tax in the sum of £120.00 + VAT
- Professional Cleaning: Available upon request
The Tenant Fee Ban now effects all residential landlords in England. Landlords can’t afford to ignore the new legislation and those who do risk facing a big fine. The Tenants Fee Act 2019 came into effect on the 1st of June 2019, making it now illegal to charge unfair additional fees, such as an administration fees, to tenants when they rent a new property, or renew a contract. You can find out more about this new law by clicking on the link below.
Our furniture packs service is a quick, easy and affordable way to furnish your property and to make it even more attractive to potential clients.
We can provide any type of furniture you need, from robust furniture for student lets, to stylish pieces for luxury homes.
We will also design, install and dress your property to give it an individual and unique look, regardless of the shape or size of the room. A careful selection of furniture means maximised space and functionality.
We can handle this process from start to finish - including project management to final installation - so you can enjoy a hassle-free experience. Our furniture packages are designed to help you make the most of your investment. All the essential items required to get your property in shape are included.
You don’t have to worry about the budget, either, as we can tailor a design based on how much you would like to spend. Our service will identify your needs, whether it be a quicker sale or let, or a more homely feel.
