Letting & Management

With many agents now using similar methods and platforms upon which to advertise properties, how do you know which is the right agent for you?

It’s worth knowing that whenever you pick up the phone or send an email to View, whatever your query or need might be you will be communicating with someone with at least 10 years’ experience.

We're pretty (completely) obsessed with property and take huge satisfaction in maximising your property’s full potential and rent return.

Whatever level of service you’re looking for, here’s what else we can offer you:-

An unrivalled personal service – never be passed from pillar to post
The best value for money with competitive rates & no VAT on costs
Excellent communicators who love to talk – essential for any letting agent
Network of property professionals, contractors & contacts at local councils
Fully reference checked tenants

Assurance that tenants are receiving the correct level of care
A wealth of experience
Fully compliant with Rent Smart Wales and all safety regulations
A well-oiled machine... it's how we do business!

Below you will find our main levels of service provided but remember, your involvement as a landlord can be as much or as little as you choose, depending on your circumstances - we can alter our service to suit your individual needs. In any instance, please refer to Safety and Regulations.

	Let Only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Valuation & rental advise	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Take photographs & compile details	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Comprehensive marketing	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Arrange & accompany viewings	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Reference checking of tenants	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Draw up tenancy agreement	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Collect first month's rent and bond	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Draw up tenancy agreement	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Rental payments to you within 24 hours	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Manage and transfer of utilities	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Receive rent and chase late payment	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Carry out detailed inventory	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Register bond with The DPS	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Act as agent in any damage disputes	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Conduct regualar inspections & manage tenancy issues	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Handle maintenance using insured contractors	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Arrange check-out at the end of tenancy	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection
Rent Protection	Let only	Let & Managed Additional cost	Rent Protection
No VAT	Let only	Let & Managed	Rent Protection

Let Only Service

Here’s what we do:

Assess the property in the first instance and provide a rental valuation in line with the current market.
Market the property to ensure that it is let as quickly as possible. Our marketing strategy includes:-
- Traditional marketing approaches such as the use of bold 'To Let' boards.
- Uploading the property details to our website www.viewpropertywales.co.uk (updated on a daily basis), as well as to online market-leading property portals
- Optimisation of social media via Facebook and Twitter.
- Regular emails to prospective tenants via our extensive customer database.
Accompanied viewings of the property at a time that suits you.
Introducing and vetting prospective tenants and obtaining:-
- Previous landlord references
- Employment references
- Credit/security check of tenant/s
Drawing up a legally binding tenancy agreement, in line with current legislation.
Notifying utility companies of commencement of a new tenancy at your property, giving new meter readings.
If requested, providing a photographic inventory of property (at an additional cost to landlord). This will be used to check new tenants into the property - they will be required to sign the document, agreeing the contents and condition of the property.
Collecting the first month's rent and deposit, otherwise known as the bond. This will be credited to your account minus an agreed fee.

The cost for our Let Only service is 60% of rental price (no VAT)

Lettings & Full Management Service

Property management can definitely be stressful but we can take the that out of it for you by offering our full management service. All maintenance work and prices will be agreed with you before being undertaken.

Aside from benefiting from all of the features of our Let Only service, full management also includes:

Providing a photographic inventory of property (free of charge). This will be used to check new tenants into the property - they will be required to sign the document, agreeing the contents and condition of the property. . The inventory will also be used alongside a check-out inspection as and when the tenancy agreement expires and gives you peace of mind that your property will be looked after.
Protecting the bond via the government approved tenancy deposit scheme, The DPS.
Periodic inspections of the property, conducted on a quarterly basis.
Collecting and processing rental payments. These will be credited to your nominated bank account within 2 working days of cleared funds being received by us.
Renewal of tenancy agreement if required and re-protection of bond.
On your instruction, remarketing your property at the earliest opportunity should it become vacant.

The cost for our Full management and Rent Guarantee Service is 13% of rental price (no VAT), deducted from the monthly rent each month.

Full management and Rent Guarantee

This includes all of the benefits of our Let Only and Lettings and Full Management Service but even if tenant is late making payment, you still get your rent.

In line with The Housing (Wales) Act please find a full list of our fees below:-

Landlord Fees

Let Only Service 60% of rental price
Full Management Service 11% of rental price
Full Management and Rent Protection 13% of rental price
Energy Performance Certificate £55.00
Gas Safety Certificate £55.00
Tenancy Renewals £75.00
Inventories (included with Full Management) £175.00