To tell you about Richard Butler Estate Agents and the services provided by the residential letting and management department, we have attempted to ask questions that would be of interest to you. The order of these questions and answers are listed below:
- Why choose Richard Butler Estate Agents?
- What is our aim?
- What type of residential properties do we manage?
- What is our client base?
- Which tenancy agreements do we use?
- How will we find your tenants?
- What does our letting service include?
- What management services do we provide?
- What are our letting and management fees?
(If you are thinking of becoming a new landlord, you may wish to refer to "Marketing a Property" under Residential Letting's.)
Why choose Richard Butler Estate Agents?
As well as having experienced staff, we are bound by the rules of conduct of The National Association of Estate Agents, the Ombudsman for estate agents and are also members of The Tenancy Dispute Service.
We also use Home Let to provide comprehensive tenant referencing and rent guarantee to all of our landlords. top
What is our aim?
To provide a professional service with honesty and integrity, at a competitive price we are the 'buffer' between landlords and tenants, being qualified and experienced to know how to deal with issues effectively and efficiently. top
What type of residential properties do we manage?
The residential management team prides itself of giving a very personal and highly professional service. We believe that good communication with landlord and tenant is vital to the smooth running of the properties that we manage, creating trust that all issues will be dealt with expeditiously. top
What is our client base?
After many years in the business we have built up a varies client base and pride ourselves on providing a personal, professional service to ALL our clients. top
Which tenancy agreements do we use?
We use assured short hold tenancy agreement. The agreement allows for a refundable deposit to be taken in addition to rent in advance, and allows possession to be gained by the landlord at the end of the fixed term or during the term for breach of contract. In al cases a written schedule of condition is agreed with the tenant to prevent disputes at the end of the tenancy. top
How will we find your tenants?
We use all the conventional methods for finding a tenant including:
- Multiple internet sites
- Mailing lists
- 'To Let' boards
- Office displays
- Property Lists
Richard BUtler Estate Agents, enjoys an excellent reputation locally, with many would-be tenants being recommended to us by other agents and solicitors. top
What does our letting service include?
- Advice on property suitability and rental value
- Marketing through three counties offices
- Internet listing on multiple websites
- Accompanied viewing service
- Distinctive To Let board
- Photo display in office
- Referencing of tenants
- Rent guarantee on tenants
- Preparation of tenancy agreement
- Checking schedule on condition
- Setting up of Standing Order for rent payment
- Notification of council/utility companies, etc
What management services do we provide?
- Administration of rent collection
- Arrangement of general repairs
- Rent review advice
- Administration of Landlord's Gas Safety Check renewals (excluding cost of check/test)
- Administration of NICEIC Approved Contractor's Electric and Portable Appliance renewals (excluding cost of test)
- Service of Notice to terminate tenancy, if required
- Check-out condition assessment
- Administration of return of deposit
- Notification of council/utility companies, etc.
- Monthly statements
- Regular property inspections
- Contract administration
What are our letting and management fees?
- Please contact your local office for our latest competative fees.
Contact us if you require any more information feel free to go to our contact us page.
