Levene Chartered Surveyors Residential Property

Residential Lettings

The Letting Process

  • Register with Levene Chartered Surveyors
  • Instruction to Market and Let your Property
    • When you instruct us to market your property, we will discuss and agree a marketing price and prepare details with professional photographs. These details will be displayed in our window and advertised on various websites, along with various property publications.
  • Viewings Arranged
    • You decide whether you want us to show your property when you are there or give us keys to accompany prospective Tenants whilst you are out. We will then arrange viewings from suitable candidates.
  • The Offer Process
    • As soon as we have received an offer from a prospective Tenant, we will put this forward to you and negotiate on your behalf.
  • The Holding Deposit
    • Holding Deposits are required when a Tenant's offer is accepted on a property. If, for any reason, the Tenant decides not to go ahead, the holding deposit will be retained against administrative costs already incurred. Otherwise it will be offset against the first rent and full deposit payments. Paying a holding deposit does not legally oblige either party to enter into the Tenancy.
  • Tenancy Agreement
    • We will draw up the tenancy agreement and other relevant paperwork for you to sign. This forms an agreement between both parties. There will be a charge to the Landlord for doing this.
  • Rent and Deposit
    • An advance rental payment is required prior to the commencement of the tenancy. A damage deposit is also required from the Tenant which will be reimbursed to the Tenant at the end of the Tenancy, subject to the details of the inventory report.
  • Property Management
    • Our experienced team can help you manage the property effectively should you wish us to. We will ensure your property is regularly inspected and monitored and maintained. We will also ensure:
      • The payment of outgoings is made where demanded, subject to the availability of funds.
      • The arranging of the annual gas safety certificates.
      • That our clients' properties comply with the latest safety regulations.
      • That the utility companies are informed when a change of Tenancy takes place.
      • Routine repairs and maintenance is arranged with a selection of suitable contractors.
      • Legislative information is supplied to you upon request.
      • Excellent communication between yourself and the Tenant.
      • Efficient liaising with surveyors and other professional advisors.
      • The reconciliation of deposit at the end of the Tenancy.
    • Please see our Property Management section for more.
  • Compliance with Safety Regulations
    • As a Landlord, you have an obligation to ensure that your property complies with all the necessary regulations covering the safety of gas appliances, electrical installations and any furnishings supplied for the tenancy. We can advise you on this further and arrange the necessary inspections.
  • Inventory
    • The inventory is a detailed schedule of condition and contents report carried out by an independent inventory clerk at the beginning and end of the tenancy. The Landlord will be expected to pay for the check-in report and the Tenant for the check-out report.

Please give our friendly staff a call on 0208 977 6886 or use our contact page to get in touch.

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